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There is always a light at the end of a tunnel

Inday-Tintin
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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

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    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

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    Hi Lucie,

    What a wonderful reply! Thank you so much! Actually it’s been 3 years since  I left the CRUK forum. But after my fourth mammogram I realise that I need to go back and share my story and hopefully I can help others to deal with this kind of unwanted and scary illness. 

    I know a lot of people where we live, they are cancer survivors. Plus the NHS help a lot of cancer patients, base on my experience I always given an appointment with my GP every time I feel unwell. 

    Thank you for sending me the link Life Beyond Cancer hub. I’m sure it will be useful . 

    Have a nice weekend.

    With kind regards,

    Inday-Tintin 

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    Thank you for sharing! I found the lump at Easter last year. Op end of June. Chemo from October and now in the middle of 4 weeks of radiotherapy. I always feared I'd get breast cancer as mum got it 54 and then it came back 12 years later. But I didn't expect to be diagnosed at 39!   I'm petrified of a recurrence and I needed to hear your positivity. So thank you  

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