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starting my 'journey'
I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago and had a lumpectomy last and sentinel node biopsy last Wednesday. I'll see my surgeon for results and treatment plan this Thursday. Things are moving so quick but I think I'm handling it well so far. It's good to find you and get some support.
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- Well I had my first chemo treatment lat Fri. Not as bad as I expected so far. Some nausea an tiredness. I'm hoping it won't get worse. Wish me luck
Hi Katia,
You'll have to check with your oncologist about that. I know that mine is heavily booked so it might not be easy to change. I'm on the same Docetaxel/Cyclophosamide cocktail as you and I feel pretty good for the first two days and it only really hits me on the third day. You might be OK for your niece's wedding. Definitely talk to Onco for advice. I think white blood cells are still up at this stage too, they're lowest at around day 10. Just remember to pack anti nausea tablets and some claratyne in case. I have my last chemo on the 21st Jan, woo hoo!
Good luck,
Ingrid xx
- Good luck with your chemo. Mine will probably start the first week in February. Saw my oncologist yesterday. They have delayed part of my treatment due to my partner and I had to decide on whether we were going to get embryos frozen. I have my heart ultrasound on 28th January. I am having a portacath. How are you having your chemotherapy injected? I am having 4 courses of doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide, every 3 weeks. Then paclitaxel for the following 12 weeks. I will be having treatment on a Friday but have to go in on a Thursday for bloods or something. ( I have forgotten that already). Do you have to do that? Talk to your oncologist about your dates. It is very easy to be concerned or worried about treatment. Where abouts in Sydney are you based? Trina xxxx
- Good luck with your chemo. Mine will probably start the first week in February. Saw my oncologist yesterday. They have delayed part of my treatment due to my partner and I had to decide on whether we were going to get embryos frozen. I have my heart ultrasound on 28th January. I am having a portacath. How are you having your chemotherapy injected? I am having 4 courses of doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide, every 3 weeks. Then paclitaxel for the following 12 weeks. I will be having treatment on a Friday but have to go in on a Thursday for bloods or something. ( I have forgotten that already). Do you have to do that? Talk to your oncologist about your dates. It is very easy to be concerned or worried about treatment. Where abouts in Sydney are you based? Trina xxxx
- Thanks Ingrid I start on the 17th. Does anyone know if I can change days for my 2nd course. It's due on the Fri 3 weeks later but my niece's wedding is on the Sunday after an would like to have my treatment on the Mon this way I can participate better in the wedding. I'll ask next week but some advice is appreciated. Katia xxoo
Hi Katia,
Good luck next week with your chemotherapy. Remember, it's HARD but you will get through.
Take care,
Ingrid
- Hi Katia, Great about the clearance. I am still awaiting for my ocologist appointment. Good luck with it. Glad you have a break over Christmas. I just get the public holidays off. I am finding being back at work that I am tired every day. I hope I am not too tired after chemo to at least work a few days a week and rest on the weekends. I am trying to go for a walk everyday to try and keep a bit of fitness as I am overweight. Let us know how you go with your chemo. Trina xxxx
Enjoy your break and keep in touch!
hi all
I saw my doctor today. the margins and lymph nodes are clear. Thank God no more surgery. the cancer has been classified as grade 3 instead of grade 2 now therefore needing chemo. waiting to hear re an appt with an oncologist to plan my treatment. I should be starting in the new year.
I had an infection under my arm and it's getting better with antibiotics.
I am going back to work tomorrow. i'll be working this week and next week then 2 weeks off for the Christmas break which is good to have before I start my treatment.
I am so very grateful for these results.
Keep up the good work with supporting.
Katia
- Thanks Trina & Chris. I'll go to my gp today and see what he says about the swelling. To me it looks red & infected.
