Chemo Experiences? Please share!
Newly diagnosed cancer warrior here- will be starting chemo after mutation and genetic testing results come back… I have absolutely no idea what to expect and would rather hear it from someone who has been through it rather than from Google.. what can you tell me.. any advice/recommendations? Tips to prepare?
Also if anyone has tips on how to manage the financial impacts of it all- I’ve had multiple hospital visits, tests, medications to date and am more stressed about the financial burden of what’s coming next than the diagnosis itself.. even though my whole care team is telling me everything is very urgent. is that normal? I think I might still be in a denial stage not sure..
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Chemo is a catchall term. Individual chemo regimens vary greatly from diagnosis to diagnosis. Some chemos are inpatient, some outpatient. Some are incredibly challenging, some are a walk in the park. Some make your hair fall out, others don't. If you're open to sharing more about your specific diagnosis, you might get information that's more relevant to your particular cancer and chemo. Re: financial impacts, do you have health insurance? Your hospital/cancer team should provide you with a social worker who can help you navigate resources to help in the event of financial hardship.
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Hi Alexandria, I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I didn’t have Chemo, only surgery so far, so can’t tell you anything about that sorry. But wanted to say you’re not alone. The process of getting your head around a diagnosis is like nothing else, I had a roller coaster of emotions, 7 months later I am slowly starting to feel more stable, still a ways to go. Being a mum to small children at the same time is so hard. Make sure you lean on people, and maybe see what charity’s there are available for people in your position. Where I am in New Zealand I was lucky enough to access free counselling and support groups - this has been so helpful to me. There might even be some financial support out there too?Good luck with your journey, if you need anyone to talk to feel free to message me. X