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
The laydeeees on here will keep you straight and have already been telling you not to worry about ranting....this is what the site and us are here for and we all share the emotional pain!
Can't help on the reconstruction bit although I am sure someone will advise - as far as radiotherapy is concerned, it affects different people in different ways so no guarantee things are going to be bad although I suppose in a way it is better for you to prepare yourself for the worst just in case.
Stick with it, rant all you like and have lots of cyber hugs from us guys and girls <<>>
Sorry about this...you will keep taking it and putting up with the emotional and physical pain...easier said than done but try to control the stress...The bloody waiting is the worst as we have discussed many times on here...think of a way of not having to go down to the 'Jasmine' each time they promise and get them to call to confirm on the morning. It is wasting your time and theirs to keep getting you down there!!!
Hi Patricia hope your well. A wee question for ya. After you finished your treatment did you have any kind of scan to make sure everything was clear? I've had so many people say no and I can't quite comprehend that, why wouldn't they how do they know it's gone. 2 more chemise and radio and that's me done. Hope the rest of you girlies and Tony are well. Col x
Sorry to disappoint you but there is no scan available to detect such small levels of cancer. I had a cyst removed to discover that it had cancerous cells inside. The recommendation was to have my breast removed although at the time couldn't understand why if the cancer was inside the cyst. In hind sight this was the right decision as one or two cells were found. They found that there was clear flesh between me and the removed breast and that there was nothing in the lymphnodes. The chemotherapy and radiotherapy was just an extra precaution to kill off any wandering cell which may have managed to escape. I will, of course, still have to be monitored regularly for the next five years but as far as they are concerned at the moment, they have got it all.
I'm starting to feel half way near normal,each week that goes by I feel slightly better. Off to London at the weekend, my ex sister-in-law is taking the week off, I'm staying with her. One or two plans in pipeline, theatre, spa, meals, Thames festival and a visit to Bath staying overnight at her son's house. Can't wait!!!!
So glad for you that you are getting near the end of your chemo treatment. The radiotherapy is so much easier to deal with. Chin up.
I have just had my 2nd chemo. Everyone is different and so far I have found that the first week I felt really tired, lethargic and yuk. The second week I felt more normal and week three better again. My advice would be to make sure you drink plenty of water the day before the chemo and try and keep it up the following days. I had really bad constipation after my first treatment and had to result to suppositories!!
Just listen to your body, rest when you are tired and don't feel guilty about others doing all the work. I find myself watching lots of TV - History Channel and I have taken up jigsaws If you can get out for a drive in the car just to get out of the house also help take your mind of things and it makes you realise what a wonderful country we live in and gives you a great to be alive feeling.
Thank you all for your messages of support. I was home by 1pm!! absolutely shattered and slept a lot, which meant I couldn't keep the tooth in just incase I swallowed it. So I was back to being very glam, snoring a lot with a gaping hole in my mouth Anyway, I have to wait to 14th for the results.
I feel fine, but a bit tired and I wondered if anyone else found like me, that two days later I still feel brain muddled, llike i am spacing out a bit, oir suddenly tired for no reason?
Grandkids came over today but also my daughter from Kent - haven't seen her in nearly a year and the two babies - oh wow, it was so lovely!!!! They finally all opened their xmas pressies !!!!
It is so difficult waiting for results and mentally preparing yourself for treatment when we do not know what to expect, but everyone is different and that's what makes this forum so great, people are so honest that a good all round view is given. It is easy to say don't worry, but we all know that regardless we do. I have tried some things to help me cope. Some relaxing music played at barely audiable level at night, plenty of books, and a change in diet and cooking practices. I have started knittng again and practice breathing when I get stressed. I used my exercise bike for the first time since sunday (obviously with the op etc.,) and took it slow, but managed a half hour and felt so much better afterwards. It does help with stress and fatigue, but it takes some doing I can tell you a good walk might help.
I am sending you a hug and best wishes - come scream when you like - we all are here to listen xxxxxxxxxxxxx
glad things went to plan and you are beginning to recover.As you say listen to your body and indulge yourself.The spaced out feeling is something I remember,as if I was looking through a window .You have had a lot of body bashing lately so do take things easy and allow time to recover.You may find that you will crash in a few days when the adrenalin rush stops,plenty of healthy food and a tub of icecream is the order of the day.
It must have been brilliant to see your grandchildren,what a boost for you.We appreciate these things much more now.
so sorry to hear your news. bloody awful having 2 types of the horrible beast. you are bound to need more time to think this one out. cant tell you how sorry i am. just need o remember, at the mo we need all the help we can get to get better n no matter what that is, surely its worth it?!
had lots of hassle sorting out passports n flights lately for this holiday but i promise as soon as the flights are booked, i will be online more n hopefully i can be there for all of you.
im really glad the op went well for you sara, enjoy your time before chemo now. the anaesthetic will wear off n like rose said, you'll probably feel quite low then but on the road away from it.
patrica, thanks for answering my post. it helped a lot to hear that but im sorry for you at the same time. onwards n upwards hun!
