Scared and needing support

Posted by ccardenas112 @ccardenas112, Dec 3, 2023

Hi! I was just diagnosed with stage one breast cancer. It is a triple negative and I am going to be starting six months of chemo soon. I am going to have Taxel once a week for 12 weeks then another one that I think they called the red devil once every three weeks for three months. I have had people tell me all of the worst things that could happen, which is hard to digest. I am going through this kind of by myself. My husband lives in another state and will be here for the first couple of treatments but then has to go back to work. My mom can help, but it is mentally hard for her because we just lost my dad to cancer last year. Any insight about what I should expect for the first 12 weeks? Will I lose my hair at the first 12 weeks or will the hair loss come with the second 12 weeks of treatment? Thank you all and I’m sorry that we are all in the same situation 🙂 🙏🏼

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Hi @ccardenas112 ,

Glad to hear your port placement went well.

We are here with you! I had Stage 3 triple negative in 2020 after my son was born, and did that regimen - 8 A/C and 12 Taxol, then surgery. My genetic testing came back negative so they only took the one breast to spare my body more trauma from the pregnancy/cancer since I still had radiation to go. (I found the lump in the third trimester, but it took awhile to get an ultrasound since they thought it might be milk duct stuff.)

All the advice here is great. I would add to be sure and take all your medicine for constipation, and get lots of fluids and good food. I got behind on that and it was excruciating.

Hugs!!!

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Just wanted to add? I also drove to all my appointments, I packed a bag of snacks and I took word search books and crossword puzzles with me to keep occupied. For some reason I craved tuna fish, so I would take a sandwich with me. It makes the time go faster. Hope this helps!!

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Thank you! I’ll start looking for some things to keep me busy:) I’m working on a book and love to read and do puzzles. And nap😆

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