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

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 

Hi lovely, how are you? Xx

Hi TM1   I'm doing OK thank you. I'm in the middle of my 3rd week of radiotherapy. So one and a half more weeks to go.  How are you doing? Xx

Aww well done, can be exhausting radiotherapy, are you having it daily? I did 5 sessions, lots of moisturiser to...can't believe that was back in November...time is flying by...tired all the time, some days worse than others. Cold not helping either so can't wait for sun to shine....won't hold my breath though lol. I'm in Manchester so yeah rainy city ha ha....xxx

Yes it's daily. I've got the standard(ish) 15 days because I had a lumpectomy and 5 more for a boost to the place where the cancer was.  I'm starting to feel he fatigue more so now than I was over the last two weeks.  If it makes you feel any better it's cold here in Birmingham too (and raining on and off most of yesterday) - hahaha  xx

Hello RedRuth84,

Thanks for sharing and  you’re on your way to finishes your treatment. That’s normal feeling sweetie when you’re petrified and think  negative.  That’s true at 39  you don’t expect that you’ll be diagnosed with this nasty illness.  

Always think of something pleasant while you’re undergoing treatment. That helps for your speedy recovery that one day you will go through this dark moment of your life. You’re not alone, there are a lot of people down there who are newly diagnosed or not even know that they have cancer. Count yourself as lucky, early detection has a high percentage of recovery. 

My former colleague in the dental practice where I work before, had this breast cancer.. She undergone lumpectomy, next mastectomy because of the recurrence of the cancer. After a couple of years the cancer cells move to her uterus and she had another operation hysterectomy. Until now nearly 20 years since she was diagnosed she is still working in the dental practice as a receptionist. She did not renew her dental nurse license as she preferred to be a receptionist.

Try to keep your time occupied and that helps get rid off that anxiety and fear. This is why the title of my post is “There is always a light at the end of the tunnel”. Hope this message help you. 

Sending you loads of love