hi im 36 mother of 3 n diagnosed dec 23. ive had 2 ops n 5 of 6 chemo n finding it very hard at mo. feel so peed off n cant get rid of that feeling. would love to chat. x
Hi I'm 45 and just found out that a lump I had on my breast is cancerous, I had lump and lymph nodes removed last tues, so I'm now waiting to hear what treatment I'm going to need, My consultant has said most likely 8 sessions of chemo every 3 weeks, so 6 months in total and then radiotherapy mon-fri for a month, so i'm kinda in the unknown zone at the moment. Not looking forward to the hair loss, terribly vain i know, but my hair is very important to me like most women, I colour it blonde which will obviously have to stop. As far as I know my chemo will be given intrevenously, so my hair will most probably fall out. I am going to look into getting a real hair wig as I dont think i've got the guts to go au natural, I've also picked up a couple of bandanas to wear about the house. My partner says it doesnt matter if my hair falls out, as long as i'm here. Luckily I've found the lump very early by self examination whilst on holiday and my consultant is very positive about me getting better. I'm very wary about the next 9 months but feel quite determinded that chemo is a wonder drug and will make me better. My girls are 22 and 20 and are amazing, they have read stories in magazines about Kylie, sally from corrie etc and are determined I will just do what the doc says and get better, my partner who ive only been with for 2 years is the most wonderful guy ever, dunno what I'd do without him, he's been with me every step of the way. I was worried about losing my breast, but fortunately I had a lumpectomy which looks amazing. my consultant says put your life on hold for the next 6-9 months get better and you'll never look back, oh yeah sounds easy, but im trying really hard. I hope I'm still this positive whilst I go through my treatment (def not I hear you say) lol, but I'm a determined ***!
Sorry to hear that you've joined our 'club'. Yes everything seems like your on a merry-go-round which is getting faster and no chance to get off and have a breather, what with appointments for this and that and so much information to take on board! The merry-go-round will slow down.
I was diagnoised in Dec 09 after having a cyst removed, followed by mastectomy at beginning of January. Am now near the end of my chemo FEC x 6 sessions, only one to go! That light is getting bigger at the end of the tunnel. Then I start radiotherapy end of June for three weeks.
I not going to lie to you, it is hard but you do get through it. You sound like you've got two lovely daughters and a rock of a partner to help you. Try and stay positive and just take it easy.
Sorry to hear that you've joined our 'club'. Yes everything seems like your on a merry-go-round which is getting faster and no chance to get off and have a breather, what with appointments for this and that and so much information to take on board! The merry-go-round will slow down.
I was diagnoised in Dec 09 after having a cyst removed, followed by mastectomy at beginning of January. Am now near the end of my chemo FEC x 6 sessions, only one to go! That light is getting bigger at the end of the tunnel. Then I start radiotherapy end of June for three weeks.
I not going to lie to you, it is hard but you do get through it. You sound like you've got two lovely daughters and a rock of a partner to help you. Try and stay positive and just take it easy.
