One chemo down scared still

hello and welcome, sorry you to have  our problem, but when you are on your own it must find it very hard as my husband cannot discuss it, this is where this  group comes in. l am 49 and have DCSI and ILC x 6+ cm and l having FEC X6 Chemo, next one is in june that will be my 5th cycyle what chemo are you having? l had operertion in december to find DCSI and another operation in Feb 08 to find ILC  and had a left masectomy and l have done so much research and asked plenty of questioned, l have a 40% chance of it returning, there as been 5 in my family with this, but l still feel positive because the more you read and talk to you can see cancer research as really come on, l really hope you find this group supportive.and all the best.

Enjoylife - I am so sorry you are having to go through this.  It is never easy and scary.  The chemo is not a pleasant experience, but you will get through it.  My husband lived on an island 4 days a week, so for those days I was on my own.  I am hoping to fly back home to the Ozarks to see my 2 kids and 6 grandkids that I haven't seen for 2 years - one grandson I have yet to see and he is almost 1.  Hugs and prayers to you.

Hi enjoylife. I am 58 and am also alone. I am doing TCH for 6 cycles. My daughter came with me to the first two chemos, but she went home over a week ago. (she lives half way around the world). My son is near, but like you said its different. Which chemo are you doing. The next 4 treatments I am going alone.I understand the isolation. But, better to think of the people who loveyou. At the hospital where I go there are many kind and warm chemo nurses. Sounds like you are getting good care(I have not been given a pet or cat scan)wish I were. Probably there are many kind people where you go. Ignore the negative aspects of people. Try to consentrate on positive.Be very good to yourself. Eat as well as you can. Distract yourself with things you like to do. Remember this time of chemo and rads and hercepton is short, compared with living how you want when its over. I too am planning a trip to see my daughter.The nuelasta shot also gives me some minor aches and pains. Sometimes I cry. This isn't easy, but its doable.Know that you are loved and there are many who want to see you well. Everyone on these boards. My 3 rd chemo is june 4th, I will be going alone. Plan to bring some magazines to read, and pack my own lunch. I notice that most of the patients at my chemo center go alone. Many hugs to you. Just wanted to mention about the hair. Even though my hair has always been fine(kinda thin)losing it was very emotional. It came out in clumps over a period of a few days. For some unknown reason(I don't think I am that vane)for me it was more difficult than losing a breast. But once it was gone-that was it. I wrap a scarf round my head and I'm ready to go-no big deal.It will grow back.Kinda nice in a way-it will be like an awakening. I sort of feel like a flower or plant that needs care, and will be brought back to fullbloom, or at least nearly so.

Hi, I'm Juliet.  I'm having a hard time figuring out where exactly to post this.  I'm new at this message/chat stuff.  I was just diagnosed with breast cancer at the beginning of the year.  I have just finished my fourth and last chemo with adriamycin and cytoxan.  I will do 4 treatments of taxol next.  My problem is that I seem to be having taxol side-effects without ever having had the drug!  The bottom of my feet are burning and in pain so badly I can barely walk to the bathroom.  When I called the onc office they basically told me that I shouldn't be experiencing this yet and essentially tough luck - don't know what's wrong with you.  Has anyone experienced these symptoms with these drugs.  I feel like I'm going crazy here.

Thank you,

Juliet