Hi Ness, so sorry the news wasn't better for you. I will be thinking of you over Christmas and hope you enjoy those good spirits (or wine if you prefer!) Take care of yourself  Sue xx

Hi Vanessa. I just wanted to send my best wishes for you for tomorrow. I have followed your posts and others frequently. I had a mastectomy last September and I am halfway through chemotherapy. Got number four tomorrow. If you have any questions regarding operation or anything please let me know. My thoughts will be with you tomorrow. Take care. Love Audrey x

I'll be thinking of you tomorrow Ness. Sending you lots of love and positive vibes

Lou Lou x

Hello Audrey

Thankyou for your wishes that's so kind of you.I am very nervous tonight I actually feel sick.I am worried about how I'm going to react to the realisation that my breast has actually gone.But part of me just wants it over with now.

Can you tell me how long before a can do things as normal? I have 3 very lively children and I'm keen not to miss out on too much. 

Vanessa x 

Hi Vanessa

You are very welcome. I posted when I was first diagnosed, felt a little nervous to reply to anyone then. I feel a bit more confident now. I was also apprehensive prior to my operation. I live alone as was widowed in 2002. My son insisted I stayed with him the night before, it was also easier for my lift in to the hospital. I could have come home the same day but opted to stay overnight, then return home. I was uncomfortable for a few days afterwards, still managed to cook light meals and shower etc. The hospital recommend not to drive or lift anything heavy, but everyone is different. I felt okay to drive in about 10 days.              

I felt better when my grandchildren came to visit, think children are a distraction. If you think of anything else please ask.

 Best wishes for tomorrow and post when you feel up to it.

Audrey x

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to say thanks for your posts.

I was diagnosed with breast cancer on 2nd December, single mom of 11yr old boy and terrified out of my wit.  Its a rollercoaster ride for sure.  Since being told on Hogmany that its HER2 positive feet havent really touched the ground and now feeling totally out of control.  Get my first radioactive jab tomorrow for the bone scan, then second one on Friday for the sentinel lymph biopsy.  Now waiting on the CT before my chemo starts.  Doesn't feel like im living my life right now, just floating by alongside it watching someone who looks very like me playing my part. 

This forum is really helpful as I have no idea what to expect so just wanted to say thanks, its refreshing and helpful to hear that others feel just like me.

Good Luck everyone! x 

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to let you all know that my surgery went well.My sentinel nodes were clear so that's fantastic news.

I'm sat up watching TV in my own room on the private suit because hubby decided to spoil me.

I'm relatively pain free and feeling positive.

Dunanat1 I'm thinking of you also hon I hope all has gone well for you too.

Much love to you all 

Ness xxx

Hello Ness,

Just wanted to say we are so pleased to hear it all went well and what wonderful news that the nodes were clear!

Your hubby is amazing. What a nice treat to have your own room and TV!

I am glad you are pain free and you are feeling so positive. We're thinking of dunanat1 too.

Keep us updated on how things go,

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

Hello Vanessa, I am so pleased that you're pain free and great news on your nodes. Have a good nights sleep. Chat soon when you feel up for it. Much love. Audrey x

Hi Ness, brilliant news that everythiing went so well for you and that the lymph nodes are clear. How lovely of hubby to spoil you with your own room too!  Take care and keep us posted when you're up to it.  Sue xx