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
thanks for replying to my post, I've got an Echocardiogram this afternoon, which Ive been told is standard procedure, just feel as though theres something every other day. Very brave of you to have all your hair shaved off, I dunno if I'm going to have the guts to do that, tho most people seem to go down that road, I think to start with I'll get my hair cut shortish and take it from there. Sorry about you and your husband, I'm sure everybody handles things differently and I'm blessed to have such a great partner, if the tables were turned he knows I would be right by his side every step of the way. Well suppose I should move myself and get ready for the hospital. Take care. Col x
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.
started a message to you on sunday then had visitors n my son lost it. so sorry i havent replied since.
cor whats hapened to you is terrible. what a shock. wish you all the best with your treatment n my thoughts are with you n your family. all these diseases are so awful. hoping to be well enough next month to start fundraising. just want to raise loads to help them find a cure n once they find 1 they'll find them all. stop others having this life stopping illness.
my mums not been well but shes much better now so will be getting some help with little 1. hope you are being looked after n getting the help you need. patrica has said theres help availible at the hospice. think i'll look into it. maybe you should to.
gonna have to go, so tired just couldnt let another day past. take care love leonie xx
Not been on for a couple of days. We all went to a wedding on Saturday to the service and everything and I was dreading it but we ended up having such a good time and for the first time forgot about the 'C'.
Anyway its so comforting reading everyones posts and getting some fighting sprit!!! I just wanted to say that having the fight does help and yesterday I had a phone call from the hospital with some good news from a scan I had Monday. There has been no more spreading and it has stabilised in the existing areas and that just after 3 chemos with 3 more to go! My bc nurse said she couldn't let me wait til I next see consultant and encouraged me to see this as a positive. Feel like I'v reached a first milestone and the feeling rubbish and tired is so worth it!! Given me a boost and hope will help motivate all of you!!!!
We will all reach these milestones aat different times and can share both the ups and downs with each other knowing that we are all rooting for each other.
thanks to those of you who replied to me and made me feel I'm not alone. Well at hospital today to see my consultant and all went well Thank God, the cancer hasn't spread, just 1 lymph node, the lump is gone and the margins around it are clear ,it's silly even though I still have to go through all the treatment, I'm so pleased with the news I got today, I had a horrible sick feeling in my stomach that he was going to say it had spread, next step is to go and see the Oncologist to find out when the chemo has to start, my BC nurse thinks prob 17th June, so I'll need to get a move on and make an appointment with the wig shops. Hope everyone is feeling good today and have a fab weekend. Col x
That's great news that it hasn't spread. So pleased for you. Enjoy the next few days and try not to dwell on the next stage too much, I know it won't be that easy.
got school reports yesterday n academically they r on target, which was a right boost. im feeling loads better but im so tired n cant concentrate n type. thats why ive not been online. this wont be a long 1 but please know it will take over an hour!. really want to talk to colly n little sis too, was so concerned about my hair falling out, really thought that would be the hardest part. luckily as you know you get over that bit quite quickly but not completly.
i havent heard about the day you talked about n cant wait to go on it. sounds like bliss! i want to make sure you n the others know about 'look good feel better'. its well worth a trip when you feel up to it. its all about make up. theres ladies showing you everything from how to cleanse to foundation + make up your own face properly. everythings free n you get a bag full of everything you need to do it! it really does make you feel better n when you want or can be bothered to make yourself look good, you can without going shopping n spending a fortune. im in the southwest but theres over a hundred running in england.
was sorry to hear your lovely weekend turned crap! just the way life acts sometimes ey. i went in 2 shops for shoes, found a pair that were so comfy n then wore them for 10 mins n they turned to be the worst ever. couldnt move off the couch for rest of the day. well what else did we sign up for?!
Ah! Chemo brain, that's what they called it, I'm like that as well, more so just after chemo session. You know what you want to say or do but it's like the batteries are running out on the pink bunny. Saw a t-shirt on line the other day, on the front is a drawing of a smiley face with spikey hair and the words 'I've got chemo brain, what's your excuse?' That made me laugh, not sure I've got the guts to wear one though!
I've heard about the 'Look Good, Feel Better' days, I think the nearest to me are Blackpool or Manchester.
The antibiotics seem to be working, thank goodness and am now talking to my son again (quite funny really how he came grovelling offering to do things for me, they think you've come in on the last banana boat!)
Good news about the school reports, at least thats one less thing to worry about. Gold stars all round!
Hopefully off to Southport tomorrow to see my eldest son and grandson. My grandson poor chap has been in the wars also lately. Was rushed into hospital early last week in an ambulance, being violently sick, was kept in over night, they think it was a virus. Unfortunately because I'd just had my chemo couldn't go near him, so now he's better and I'm on a better week I'm off to spoil him. That's what grandmas are for!
Hi girls thanks for your posts, I look forward to reading them all. Was wondering if any of you can answer this question for me lol. Since having the lymph nodes removed on 18th May, under my arm is still really numb and I've not got full strength back in it and it feels quite sore as tho I cant put my arm down straight, is this normal, also I've been told about lymphodema and not to use an open razor, does this mean on any part of my body i.e my legs and other under arm or does it mean I shouldnt use an open razor on the side the lymph nodes were removed or should i not use open razor anywhere? all very confusing, at the mo I have one underarm shaved and the other is like a bush lol as I've no feeling in it to do anything, very weird feeling, like Ive been to dentist and its kinda numb but wearing off, any tips? I feel so vain sometimes and I know it wont be long before it all falls out anyway but in the mean time I wanna shave under my arms and my legs Col xx
I'm afraid it's a no as regards the wet/open shave on your 'bad' arm. It's okay anywhere else on the body. I was told that it would be okay to use and electric razor on 'bad' arm. The numbness will get better, may not go away completely but will improve. Hope that answers your query.
