Hi. I'm 68 and am a pensioner with several health issues and am a carer for my husband of 49 years & who is 83. Although I found a breast lump in August 2023 it wasn't located or confirmed until late January this year. Surgery followed but I count myself very fortunat. Surgery went well, as did radiotherapy & chemo wasn't required.
It is only now that I am taking a breath before gearing up for Christmas, that I can look back on this year and think about myself and what this diagnosis has meant for me. It might sound surprising but at no point was I scared of the diagnosis or the possible outcomes. I am the type of person that likes my information straightforward and I have learned over time to not jump hurdles before you get to them. That has helped me enormously. Focussing on my family has stopped me worrying about day to day issues with my treatments.
Finally I must pay tribute to both my wonderful husband and one of my best friends. Worried as he was, hubby never was anything less than supportive even though he wasn't physically able to accompany me to any of my appointments or treatments. My friend was the first person I told as she has had two bouts of breast cancer over a period of 25 years. She was brilliant with her care & support. I am so lucky.
So why am I feeling sorry for myself now? It maybe because I have recently started to get sciatica and other joint & muscle pain. The sciatica is unrelenting from my butt to my left big toe. The past few days have been so miserable particularly at night. Any of you out there suffering from what appears to be the side effects of the Letrazole I'm taking? If so do you have any tips or advice to relieve the pain?
