Finished 7 sessions of chemo

Linny52
Linny52 Member Posts: 5
edited June 2014 in Managing Side Effects of Breast Cancer and Its Treatment

Thought I could go this without support but even though done with Chemo

I have radiation and 9 more sessions of herceptin to go, and getting

more depressed every day. I knew nothing of Cancer before mt diagnosis

and my heart goes out to all of you this was a rude awakening.

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  • GoodMommy
    GoodMommy Member Posts: 294
    edited December 2008

    Linny,

    I was Her2- so I didn't have to do the Herceptin; but I know when I was going through TAC, I didn't think the horror would ever end.  Then when I had rads., it still seemed like forever.  I know that sometimes this is so depressing, but you need to do all you can to win this battle against the ugly monster that has invaded our bodies.  It will be 4 years in March since my diagnosis and let me assure you that the further you get out from treatment, the more normal your life becomes again.

    Know that you are in my prayers, and please don't give up.

    God bless,

    Chris

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  • dlb823
    dlb823 Member Posts: 9,430
    edited December 2008

    Hi, Linney ~ There are so many ups & downs with bc.  One week you feel great and chalking off the tx's behind you, and the next week you wonder if your life with ever be the same.  We've all been there, and I'm glad you've reached out for some support.  Like you, I've had no interest in sitting around in a weekly group discussing bc, but these boards are good because you can pop in exactly when you feel you need some support, and ask exactly what's on your mind.  I haven't done any antidepressant meds, but I know many women use them temporarily to help ease the stress of bc tx's.   When are you starting rads?  If January, please join our January 2009 rads group here, and you can go through it with a bunch of us who are already chatting about our fears and concerns.  

    Stay strong!  You can do this!   Deanna

    P.S.  I am anti-meds, but there are also natural alternatives to antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs that can be helpful if you feel you need something..

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  • susan13
    susan13 Member Posts: 732
    edited January 2009

    Linney,

    I sent you a PM.

    Sue

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