topic Just starting in Living with cancer

Just starting

LisaMcC — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 21:03:22 GMT

H I am Lisa, 59 years old, Her2 positive breast cancer

2nd lot of Chemo was 5 days ago

Struggling with the fatigue, aches all over, head aches etc, tinitus bad

Tingling etc on fingers and random spots

Gums bleeding as I have advanced perio as well

So chemo weekly for 12 weeks, then surgery, then radiation, then estrogen blockers

Supposed to be on a lower does, eg weekly instead of 3 weekly

Feeling so weak and helpless

Glad I found this platform

Re: Just starting

Anonymous — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:18:28 GMT

Hi @LisaMcC ,

Firstly, I just want to extend a warm welcome to the online community. I am so glad you have found us and shared some of what you have been through. It sounds like an extremely difficult journey you've been on since being diagnosed and the effects of chemo have been especially overwhelming.

I'm sure you might be aware already, but I just wanted to share our Support and Information service that you can access from 9am-5pm on 13 11 20 if you might want to talk to a professional who understands the difficult road you're walking. We also have information on treatment here if you might want read up on the treatment you are undergoing currently.

I'm curious about what support you have as you are going through treatment? Do you have loved ones you feel comfortable to lean on right now?

I know we have others in the community who are undergoing similar treatment at the moment who might offer their support to you at this time also.

Take care and hope to see you online again soon.

Re: Just starting

LisaMcC — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 22:26:40 GMT

Hii Thanks for your messages

I have my friends and sister, but they live further away

My sister is amazing, and I have a breast nurse

Oncologist dropped my dose this week

So not feeling too bad

Portocath in on Monday

Hope its worth it ??

Only 9 sessions to go but I hate them trying to find a vein.

Kind regards

Lisa