Side Effects

The first four cycles of chemotherpy was the hardest. The worst side effect was losing my hair, it was horrendous.

I had stomach cramps, hot flushes and felt incredibly tired.

I had very blue days, one day each cycle I could not stop crying, it was horrible.

Throught this part of the treatment I felt very out of control.

Chemotherapy

I had to have 24 weeks of chemotherapy, I am on the last cycle with five days left until I finish.

The treatment was a rollercoaster of emotions. The impact of this journey on me and my family has been tremendous.

Profile

My name is Jo, I am 40 years of age, and was diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2008.

I had a lumpectomy on 12 March, the day after my 4oth Birthday and started treatment on 20th May 2008.