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Thank you everyone. The latest is that I am considered Stage 3A. Mostly based on size but it scares me because it keeps getting closer to Stage 4. My doctors have all agreed that I will do 4 cycles of Carboplatin & Pem. 7 weeks of radiation at same time. Start both tomorrow. After I will do 3 years of Tagrisso and I guess they’ll address a hormone blocker for the breast cancer. All focus now on the lung. I was unable to arrange for cold capping as the hospitals here aren’t set up for it and I just couldn’t pull it together. My UCD Dr said there’s a big chance I will not lose my hair. My local oncologist disagrees and says it’s likely I will. I know I shouldn’t be so focused on that but I am. I’ve spent hours researching wigs, hats with hair, shampoos that are gentle and might prevent hair loss. My info sheet says use Johnson baby shampoo but my hair stylist said absolutely not. I’m so stressed thinking about tomorrow. On top of this I was just notified of the passing of a friend’s daughter who had Stage 4 and seemed to be doing well with chemo. I am heartbroken for them both. 3A seems so close to Stage 4 but my oncologist said it’s not. I’m sorry to be rambling but I don’t know where else to go with these overwhelming feelings. ❤️❤️

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@bdurel, I'm sorry to read about your friend's daughter. It's hard to lose anyone, but right now I'm sure this news hits a little harder for you. Most of us that were diagnosed a while ago have experienced the death of at least one cancer-friend. It's never easy. And it's never fair that a parent should have to face the death of their child, no matter their age.
Each of our cancers are a bit different, and so are our bodies. Your 3A if specific to you. It sounds like you have an oncologist that is focused on your case, and on keeping things in perspective. How did today go? Did you maybe ask one of the nurses what they've seen with hair loss and if they have any other gentle shampoo recommendations?