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How to cope with starting chemo for breast cancer when you're nervous?

DD

Community Member

2 months ago

My name is Danielle and I have breast cancer, I start chemo next week and I'm nervous, also I have sickle cell.

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Starting chemotherapy can feel overwhelming, and it's completely natural to feel nervous before such a big step in treatment. Many people in this community have found that connecting with others who understand the unique challenges of navigating cancer treatment can provide comfort and practical tips for managing both the physical and emotional aspects of this journey.

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JV

Community Member

2 months ago

I found out I had stage 4 non Hodgkin's large B cell lymphoma. Never been seriously ill. Hospital for a week. 6 rounds of chemo. In July my oncologist told me I was in remission๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ. In September I had to take my wife in for breast cancer surgery. She had a lumpectomy. A plastic surgeon did reduction surgery on the other breast at the same time so the breasts would be about the same size. A breast surgeon removed the Cancer cells. All went well. I was very surprised that she was sent home the same day. She's a remarkable woman. She took care of me the whole time. Now I'm looking after her. It's hard to keep her from overdoing it & just relax. There wasn't much pain. It was more sore than painful. The strongest medication she took was Tylenol. She will have to go for radiation in a few weeks. Healing takes time. Be patient. Praying for a good outcome ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ. Good luck to you. ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

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DD

Community Member

2 months ago

Thank you, I can't sit still either , I was just in the hospital for 6days for a sickle cell crisis, I m doing much better not really any pain but that was just the first of the crisis that I will have to experience owell my Father Jesus Christ has me covered and I have Faith that he is taking me through this journey for a reason.

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KH

Community Member

2 months ago

You will be ok with the grace of god

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KH

Community Member

2 months ago

Healing hands and prayer to all of us

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CA

Community Member

2 months ago

Starting chemotherapy can feel overwhelming, and it's completely natural to feel nervous before such a big step in treatment. Many people in this community have found that connecting with others who understand the unique challenges of navigating cancer treatment can provide comfort and practical tips for managing both the physical and emotional aspects of this journey.

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CD

Community Member

2 months ago

Prying for you

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