New Here and Newly diagnosed
Hi I am new here and newly diagnosed. I found the lump in my left breast on 1/6 week and had a trip planned, saw my PCP on 1/22 and mammogram and U/S that same day; biopsy was done on 1/29. Confirmed it was IDC. I am estrogen + and HER2+ and therefore have to do chemo no matter what my surgery options are. I just enrolled in the Daphne trial at Dana Farber Cancer institute in Boston and will be getting all my testing done next week then will do chemo first followed by surgery. Just looking for support and insight into the chemo part of the treatment. I will be treated with Taxol, herceptin and perjeta.
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Hi Lamb22, I also had chemo first, since we knew my cancer had progressed to the lymph nodes. My chemo cocktail was a little different, but I think the treatments are about the same.I had 6 cycles, every 3 weeks. Basically, the first couple of days each cycle, i didnt feel too bad, then for a couple of days kinda felt flu-like, tired ,a little weak, then gradually better each day. Then the next cycle, etc. Never vomited, but food had little appeal, everything tasted different. So i wanted bland food with little taste. Drank plenty of fluids, went to the gym, went out with friends, not every day, but life can be pretty normal, just take it easy. Some days you'll just want sleep, some days you'll feel practically normal. Once it's over, the rest of the treatments, for me, were easy. I hope all goes well for you. Just know, you can do it! And come out one tough chick! 💗
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Dear lamb22,
Welcome to the BCO community. We are sorry for your diagnosis but so glad that you reached out to our members. We do hope that you will find support and information here that will help you along the way. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you navigate the boards.
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hello sweetie I found the lump in my left breast also had 3mo chemo before and after Lmast while making wedding plans. Had reconstruction and got married then 7wks rads and 5yrs on Tamoxifen. Sweetie with Positive thinking that I will beat this Fiance support and family. I kept Hope and am now 24yr this yr 25 yr Survivor Praise God. You can do this. msphil
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