posted by shaz
07 April 2020
Breast cancer
Last reply:
11 April 2020 13:24
Hi folks hope you are all having a good day and keeping well. I've just come from my hospital appointment. I got the dressing changed and healing well but the drains remain in for another week. I recieved my treatment plan. I have to start Chemo in 3 week for 6 months followed by 6 weeks of radiothearphy. I'm trying to get my head around all of this imformation. I have to meet the Chemo team Wed in prep for Chemo. Just hope I have the strenght to fight this. Hugs Sha x
Hi Shaz,
Thanks for posting. I’m glad to read your wound is healing well and I hope you are feeling well in yourself otherwise.
When starting treatment, there is a lot of information to try take in, we always recommend to bring a pen and paper with you to take notes and also to prompt you to ask any questions you may have. Usually we would recommend to bring someone to these appointments with you for support and as an extra set of ears but given the current hospital restrictions, this is not possible, you may be able to use your telephone to have someone dial in (with permission of the medical team). One of the nurses will go through in detail with you and give you written information on what to expect when having your chemotherapy, how to manage side effects and all the contact details if you need to get in touch with someone in the hospital.
If you would like to speak with a lady who has had breast cancer we have a peer support programme available and we have also recently initiated a remote counselling service. If you would like to know more about these services or would like to speak with a cancer nurse for any support or information, please do not hesitate to contact us, our number is 1800 200 700, we are open 9am to 8pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 5pm Friday to Sunday.
Kind Regards
Cancer Nurse