There is always a light at the end of a tunnel

Hello everyone,

I hope everyone here is okay. I know the feelings once you’re diagnosed with this nasty illness. After I was diagnosed of primary breast cancer all my dreams been shuttered. I lost hope.  My first husband died of brain cancer. I said to myself “it’s my turn and follow him”. 

But after 4 years I’m still here and all the mammogram once a year is all cleared. Now I can  see the light at the end of this battle. Finishes taking Tamoxifen in January 2026. Whatever happen to the next chapter of 5 years of Tamoxifen,  only God knows. 

God luck and best wishes. 

Inday-Tintin

  • Hello Inday-Tintin, 

    "There is always a light at the end of a tunnel" is such an inspirational title and thank you for reaching out to those here on Cancer Chat who are at the start of their cancer journey after being just diagnosed and feeling like you once did, that all your dreams had been shattered. I am so sorry to hear too that your first husband died of a brain tumour - this must have been rather traumatic for you and a completely normal reaction on your part when you were diagnosed with cancer to fear that you would be next. But what an amazing story of recovery - 4 years on you are here and your yearly mammograms have been clear. You can see that light at the end of the tunnel and you want to say to others here - who may be struggling after a new diagnosis - that they will also see that light one day. Thank you for this message of hope and for sharing your story with us. 

    I thought I would also share with you our new Life Beyond Cancer hub which I hope you'll find interesting and a useful resource for dealing with life after cancer. 

    Thanks again for sharing your inspirational thoughts. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator