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
good luck for Tues my thoughts will be with you and with you Colly on Wed this whole situation is one big roller coaster ride for all of us and we will have good days and bad days but thanks to this site we will never have alone days, thanks girls for the lovely comments on my new look!! it took some getting used to but I guess its not forever.
I went to the hospital today - god why is that always such a trauma? full waiting rooms and no air! Still, has to be done I guess. My sentinel node biopsy was clear and so was the margin around the tumour. So, to hell with waiting, after a tearful morning waiting to go to the hospital, i have had two large glasses of wine - soaked in the bath and removed the last of the dressings and feel a bit braver.
i am expected to start chemo in about 4-6 weeks and then radiotherapy, and i am a bit nervous but i am remembering every day the posts here about how life can carry on as normal - believe me - this makes such a difference to being positive, i had visions of being confined to bed for several weeks!
slipped a bit with the smoking today so need to really buck back up tomorrow, but couldn't go without sharing my news and saying once agan a big thank you for all your support. It is amazing how it helps !
What brilliant news honey, I am so pleased for you.... That must be such a relief for you. You celebrate the same way I do.... bottle of wine and a long soak... :grin:
I am about a month behind you in my treatment so I will be turning to you for advice.
I had my MRI scan today so I have to wait till friday to find out how far the cancer has gone.... Then I have got my operation next wednesday and 12 days later I will be exactly where you are now.
As for the smoking..... one day at a time.... so you slipped a bit today, try again tomorrow.... Today you celebrate your good news
I will be back on friday with my results
Colly good luck for tomorrow honey
And to Lee and all the other ladies... Keep on fighting.... Your fight inspires others
Great news :grin: .You deserved the wine and dont panic about the ciggies,back to it tomorrow.Good healthy food for 4-6 weeks to build up your defences ready for treatment. You are getting nearer and nearer the day that your treatment finishes although it may seem far away.
Im so pleased to read your news, Colly hope you are ok today, I have had my 3rd Chemo yesterday and I (touch wood) I feel ok, just a little bit sleepy and wobbly but hopefully by the time I finish the steroids and anti sickness drugs then I will be back to my normal self.
will probably keep out the gym till then and just do as the girls say and watch tele on the sofa and eat ice-cream he he xx
Much love to you all and I hope both Shents and Loumac are well.
Hi Lee and girlies, just back from hospital after 4th chemo of Taxotere which seemingly is the one that makes your bones feel sore, therefore I had to take 4 steroids yest morn 4 last night, 4 this morn, 4 tonight, 4 tomor morn & 4 tomor nte, so hopefully these should help as they say it can be sore right down to your finger tips, the Taxotere takes longer to go in so was at hosp for 2 hours instead of usual 45 mins but feel good so far lol. Lee what do you do when at gym? Ive just been doing yoga classes not actually been in the gym as didnt want to over do it but think i'll get back on the treadmill or bike. I can't wait to get back into the pool but doc has said not to just now incase of any infection. Hope you continue to feel good, not long to go now. Good luck everybody. Speak soon. Col x
I shall keep my fingers crossed for you that all will be well with the latest treatment, I have been baking banana bread and muffins today! *** I didnt bake before...whats happening to me lol anyway I used to be a personal trainer and dietician for over 15 years so have programmed myself a get back to fitness routine consisting of 5 mins on air bike, 5 mins on rower, 5 mins on lateral thigh trainer and 10 mins on power plate doing various exercises to tone the lower part of the body, then some low weight bicep curls and tricep kickbacks to tone the arm muscles and some gentle abdominal's, the whole process takes around 45 mins with some stretches to end, I hope to keep up this routine through my chemo so that when its all over I will be able to get back into my usual routine as quick as possible and yes avoid the swimming pool..(full of germs) and if you have to go to a public gym try to go at the quietest times and make sure the equipment is clean and sterile.
But good luck your exercise should be like your meals , fun little and often.
so glad to hear the biopsy was clear for you. enjoy your last few more normal weeks til the nasty stuff starts. it hepls lots if you can get your head round chemo before you start. n good luck for your results on friday caroline. i just like the others will keep my fingers crossed n my thoughts will be with you.
so nice to hear from you lee n you look great with no hair. might put a pic of mine up. but no ones allowed to laugh at my ears! glad you have been feeling ok, thats just great news. was a bit worried about you. now im just worried about lou.
how are you getting on now patrica? i know your burns were healing well but how do you feel in yourself? i hope you are feeling well now. rose my sweet lady, im doing ok. i can walk further with less pain n am able to go out more. obviously going out has consequencies though, n dont feel that good afterwards. today my body is very tired but i was out the last 2 days. maybe a bit greedy. my boob is swollen red n very sore. did you not have any affects from rads? think my body is getting used to it as im definately less tired. well next friday should be the last one n i look forward to that day so much. then i can concentrate on getting better n better till i no longer need to. theres been some talk about avastin lately (my trial drug) n i feel so bad for the people that need it but are not receiving it again because of cost. life is unfair enough for patients. i realise how lucky i am to be given the chance to take part in this trial n have this drug. just wish i could help those that need it.
colly keep your chin up, you too lee, only a few days till your recovering from the chemo. my thoughts are with you all.
Golly gosh ! I learn so much on here I am preparing myself for the chemo mentally at least, and I am off for a 45 min walk to the dentist tomorrow, but may get a cab back if my mouth is sore. The inspiration from you all keeps me motivated and I feel a bit dispondent waiting four to six weeks for chemo to start. I am obviously NOT looking forward to it but keep thinking the sooner it starts the sooner it finishes!
I am still smoking but the patches itch several days after they have been removed, so have been thinking about stepping up the inhaler and the gum, thank god its pay day tomorrow and i can think about buying supplies! The steristrips and dressings are now off, and i still have a little bit of blue dye left, a bit of a dent in the area the lump was removed, but an amazing scar - i am impressed - although occassionally i get that vanity downer. Aren't we all a funny bunch!
Leonie, i wish you well, perhaps someone here will be able to tell you how they coped with the radiation soreness. Thinking of you - oh and by the way - don't worry about the ears - you should see my nose ! The ears will be covered again soon enough - my nose - well it will always appear two minutes before i do.
Not a day goes by where I don't think about you all now, best wishes to all.
