It has been almost 2 years since my bilateral mastectomy where I was diagnosed with stage 4 and 3 aggressive tumors in both breasts. I went throgh six months of aggressive chemotherapy and have seen my onocologist every six months since then. Recently I have had back and leg and feet problems. I was told by one of the doctors I have been seeing that I have some severe nerve damage and that the cause was from chemotherapy. What side effects am I going to have to watch for now including how much more nerve damage can I expect to have. Just trying to get a handle on this since I did not know of any side effects at the time of chemotherapy. Am I going to have to watch for other side effects that cause alot of pain in the future. I am only 49 years old.






Hi Grizzly: The mind-body connection has been a huge help to me in the healing process. I meditate every day, first thing, before I get up; it really helps start the day on the right foot. I'm really sorry you've had such severe lasting effects from the chemo. Have you been checked at any of the really top cancer centers, like MD Anderson in Houston or Fred Hutchinson in Seattle, or the NY or Boston hospitals? Check this list of Comprehensive Cancer Centers; hopefully you've been to one. If not, I'd say it's time... In the meantime, hang in there. I'm very impressed at how you're managing to handle this; keep it up! We're with you... PJH