Hi Crouthers,

Welcome to Cancer Chat.

I am so sorry to read of your diagnosis and your terrible experience with chemo. It is hard to get through this, but look on it like a goal too. This is what you have to do to give yourself the chance to see your Golden Wedding and, who knows, maybe even your grandchildren’s weddings too?

My mum died 20 years ago from metastases of breast cancer. She had this for 12 years and was diagnosed with metastases in her brain, bones, liver and lungs in her final year. Unfortunately, we didn’t have the same choice of treatments available then and she went downhill very quickly at the end. I have unfortunately followed in her footsteps and have had 2 bouts of breast cancer in the past 8 years. I am now waiting for tests to be carried out on a mole on my back. The one ray of hope for me is that treatment and aftercare has changed so dramatically in that time and, I feel that we all stand a much better chance these days.

Keep making those goals and make memories with your family whilst you are well enough to do so.

I wish you healing vibes and strength to carry on with chemo. Don’t forget that there are several other forms of chemo if you cannot tolerate this – talk to your care team.

Please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx