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Sit down this evening and write down any questions that you have regarding your diagnosis and treatment. Ask for a copy of your Pathology Report if you don't already have it and have the MO go over it with you, so that you can understand the findings completely. Take someone with you; having an extra pair of ears can be a godsend. Ask about the drugs that your MO will be using and why he/she chose them. Have them explain the risks/benefits of your proposed treatment plan and how these risks/benefits pertain to you.

Chemotherapy is hard, but do-able. You can get through this.

You can do this!!!  Chemo is not fun, but it is doable. 

JustDiagnosedToday, Welcome to the group, you will have a lot of support here 24/7. And you will have real time honest answers to all of your questions. Ask the MO what cocktail you would be having and why. Ask if it is dense dose. Ask about all of the side effects that would apply to your cocktail. What tests have you already had? Do you have copies of everything so far? Will you need a port? How soon will chemo start? What test will you be having before chemo? Ask about any issues that may be a permanent side effect. Are you having radiation or surgery? Have you seen the Breast Surgeon or Plastic Surgeon if needed? Have your MO explain your test results. Take a second pair of ears to listen and write down info. Or record it on your smartphone. Ask anything, visit the threads and you will have answers from all of the wonderful Ladies here. Good Luck!

Sorry Just, I forgot you can check all of the chemo info at www.chemocare.com. It is from the Cleveland Clinic.

Hi JustDiagnosedToday, Oh the hair, I get that one. I am not a hat or scarf person, so I had a real human hair wig custom made before I started chemo. It matches my old style and color, nobody even knew it was a wig. They just thought I changed the color So having said that, I figured it out, and the cost while expensive was only about a $100 different than I would have spent on my own hair for 12 months. But the wig is super soft, and I only have to wash and flat iron once a week or so. So way worth it to me. I wear her all day every day, and she looks great. So I get the hair thingy. I will say during chemo and working, washing my wig once a week was super helpful when I felt awful and exhausted. Once less to thing to worry about. The best part, putting on a wig and being done in 60 seconds. So if having hair matters to you like it did to me, I would go for the wig.

As far as side effects go, there are plenty of others to deal with along the way. But you can do this, we will help you! Take Care!!

Chemo was harder for me to accept than the BMX.  If you are worried about your hair, there are options.  I used cold caps and kept most of my hair.  No one could tell I was doing chemo or had cancer unless I told them.  It was nice to have some privacy while dealing with all of this.  Chemo was not fun, but it was doable for me.  I never got nausea at all which shocked me.  I had some tired days, but I managed to workout 5 days a week through chemo.  Good luck!