Need some support!

[Asherlove]

Hi, my partner had a lumpectomy/node dissection 3 weeks ago and is going to start chemo in 2 weeks. Hoping this is a place I can connect with people during the process.

We are pretty scared of what's to come, but doing our best to cope.

Thanks,

Asherlove

[Warrio]

You're not alone! It's a big and scary thing. I finished chemo in November 2021. Utilize your resources, navigators (if you're faculties had them) social worker, search for local support groups. Make up a chemo bag w/ activities to do during treatments. I wasn't able to concentrate well so I had a coloring book, it was a life saver. Be open honest and detailed with your doctor and nurses about how you feel and the symptoms you have. If there is a risk for hair loss I recommend looking for fun wigs to wear to treatment. For me this helped somehow. Embrace and celebrate all the small victories during this journey. Try and build a support team with your friends and families, have rides in place and someone to be there during treatment. On the days when the treatment doesn't feel so bad plan something small but fun to do. I went to lunch, I didn't eat much. But it was so nice to be out of the house for a minute for something besides an appointment. I hope this helped a little.

[Jillwithers]

Hi, I finished my chemo a year ago. I tolerated the chemo really well. Bring a support person. It makes it easier. I watched tv, I put the time to good use, I read, I called people. I wish you all the best. Ask to speak to a social worker. It helps!

[Vala2021]

Hello! Hope you are all doing well. Yes the anticipation of chemo is very scary. Everyone reacts to it differently, so try not to be freaked out by some of the stuff you research. Try to find your happy place and surround yourself with people that love and support you!Good luck on your journey and keep us posted how you are doing ❤️

[PJBinMI]

We're mostly bc patients here, but partners and others are sure welcome here. I think most of us find that the first months are the hardest! Just hearing the words "you have cancer " is like being sucker punched! Takes time to get used to all that comes next. Many of us do well.