Hi everyone.I'm 60,single and from the midwest.Diagnosed Jan 2008 with CA left breast per mamogram 0.6cm.Dr said bad aggressive 2.2 HER tumor.Had partial mastectomy Jan 28.Echo,pet scan MRI brain and breast,bone scan ect before starting chemo.Herceptin,carboplatin,tacotere first round on March 14,followed with Neulanta day after.Causing lots of bone pain.Devleoped reaction to chemo and was in hospital for 6 days with rash dehydtration,severe headaches.The headaches they said were migarine and not caused by the chemo.Feel like I'm drugged and can hardly keep head up.No appetite and can not drink the 2 liters a day.Have a friend that lives out of town,works the night shift and has her family to take care of.She takes me to my appointments and stayed with me after my first treatments,wother wise I'm by my self.The Dr said I have to have chemo every three weeks for total six treratments and then one or possible two mastactomies with radiation and then chemo for total one year.There is only me and thwo old failing cats,so I don't feel like its wert going trough hell to live.Just had my hair shaved today.Thanks for letting me vent.I"m sure you all have share.
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Sachi Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 2652 |
Mar 15, 2008 06:02 pm
Sachi wrote:
I'm so sorry, Patty. It seems like such a long road ahead for you now... you'll be surprised how quickly it will go by and you'll be on the other side. The year of chemo is probably Herceptin..... that doesn't usually have very bad side effects. You'll be able to live your normal life during that. The first chemos can be tough. I thought my very first one was the worst....hopefully it will be the same for you and the next ones will be easier. Have they talked to you about a port? Many of us had them - it helps them to deliver our chemo. Take care and come to these boards. You are not alone! Barb Sachi
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Sachi Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 2652 |
Mar 15, 2008 06:04 pm
Sachi wrote:
Patty, There's a thread that says "just diagnosed". You might find more women that are starting out on this journey there. Barb Sachi
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TerryNY Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 610 |
Mar 16, 2008 05:35 pm
TerryNY wrote:
Patty, sorry you had to join us here. I finished Chemo 9/07 and thought it would never end, but it does! And your hair will grow back and soon life returns to a somewhat more normal state. There is a chemotherapy thread here too that might be good for you. It helps to have women going through the same trials and tribulations as you, share tips and hints about treatment or just to vent. I wish you well. Terry
Dx 2/13/2007, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/7 nodes, ER-/PR+, HER2- |
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NaughtybyNa… Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 620 |
May 8, 2008 04:09 pm, edited May 8, 2008 07:46 PM
by NaughtybyNature
NaughtybyNature wrote:
Hi Patty: welcome to the BC.Org; (Wished we had not met this way). (((((((((((((((Hugs)))))))))))) LILIA..." If knowledge is power, I prefer ignorance’s bliss!" - "Viva la cure!"
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susanmcm Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2815 |
May 8, 2008 07:08 pm
susanmcm wrote:
HI Pattypat. I'm a midwestern girl myself. Welcome. I don't know where you live but try calling the American Cancer Society and see if they can refer you to some groups that can help. It's hard to go through this by yourself. There are other cancer survivors around. They will help. You just have to find them. Ask your doctors. Tell them you need help. Good Luck! Susan |
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