Thank you.  Wise words

You are welcome, take care, xx

Hello Hopecalm,

Sorry to hear about how you feel. The same here, I am health conscious and always look after myself , I don’t smoke and drink but I have many health issues. First I was diagnosed  with osteoarthritis, next high blood pressure and on medication to control the cholesterol. Then 4 years ago had primary breast cancer and underwent lumpectomy, no chemo only a couple treatment of radiotherapy. I’m on maintenance taking Tamoxifen and finishes next January 2026. Passed the fourth mammogram all is cleared. Later this year will be my fifth mammogram and keep fingers and legs cross I pass this yearly mammogram. 

While my husband (he is 76 today) smoke since he was 17 years old. He is a chain smoker and have regular drinking session and go to the pub 3 - 4 x a week. He is fit and generally healthy. This is the part I get envied  of his lifestyle, happy-go-lucky no health problem. 

Anyway, let us think positive and don’t lose hope, always remember that there is always a light at the end of a tunnel. If you need someone to talk to, I am always here for you I am sending you best wishes and always take care of yourself. 

Good luck,

Inday-Tintin

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Hi Hopecalm, love the name! I think it is normal to be envious of those whose lives haven't been turned upside down by cancer. We are only human! I have been diagnosed with early breast cancer, have had surgery and reconstruction and now have just completed 15 sessions of radiotherapy. My prognosis should now be good but the doubt and worry of return is likely to be there in the background. All we can do is allow ourselves time to recover and work towards return to as near a life as normal. This takes time and effort as I am now discovering. Breast cancer rates are high and I guess we have to count ourselves lucky that we have able to have treatment and the chance to reduce future risk of return. Hope you do well and that life improves for you.