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MALJOR40
MALJOR40 Member Posts: 1
edited November 2020 in Just Diagnosed


Hello I was diagnosed with breast cancer the same day my dad passed away which was October 20,2020. I was diagnosed with Invasive ductal HEr+ Pr- Er- I am trying so hard to prepare for Chemo which takes place November 13. I would appreciate all the advice I can get from those that have gone through this. My ct scan show that is has not spread to any organs. I'm so thankful for that. I will be doing chemo every three weeks. 6x times. I am going to cold cap. I heard of icing hands and feet so many things. I am so overwhelmed right now. thanks

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited November 2020

    Hi MALJOR40, and welcome to Breastcancer.org,

    We're so very sorry to hear about your diagnosis, but we're really glad you've found us. You're sure to find our Community an amazing source of information, advice, encouragement, and support -- we're all here for you! We're also so very sorry to hear about your father. You must be having a very difficult time.

    We know it can be overwhelming at the beginning of your diagnosis and treatment, but please know the more you learn about your diagnosis and treatment, the better you'll feel. Knowledge is power!

    Do you know what type of chemo you'll be having? This may help others share their experiences with the same types of medications.

    Also, every month, a new thread is started in the Chemotherapy - Before, During and After forum for those who start chemo that month. Here is the November Chemo thread -- make sure to stop in and introduce yourself, meet others who are going through chemo at the same time, compare experiences, and support each other through.

    We hope this helps and look forward to seeing you around the boards. Please let us know if we can do anything at all!

    --The Mods

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  • Melbo
    Melbo Member Posts: 346
    edited November 2020

    I’m from the July chemo club and in cycle 5 of 6 of TCHP. My biggest advice — besides what the mods said about reading some of the other chemo boards — is to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate before and during chemo. I didn’t hydrate very well before my 4th infusion and I was far more sick feeling during that cycle than the others.

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  • MinusTwo
    MinusTwo Member Posts: 16,634
    edited November 2020

    MAJOR - here's a great thread with lots of chemo tips.

    https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/69/topics...


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  • msphil
    msphil Member Posts: 1,536
    edited November 2020

    sweetie take a breath even a cry then as you go thru your treatment things will ease up some. I was diagnosed with idc stage2 0/3 nodes 3 mo chemo before and after Lmast all while planning our 2nd marriages. We got married then 7wks rads and 5yrs on Tamoxifen. This yr 26 yr Survivor and also our 26yr Anniversary. Positive thoughts that i will get thru this and lots of HOPE. Hang in there..Pray my Inspiration helps someone.

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