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 ***!
just had my lump and nodes removed thursday (12th Aug) so will know my treatment shortly. I am expected to have radiotherapy and chemo but i thought radiotherapy came first, seems on here it is the other way around - perhaps I wasn't listening. I'm feeling a bit daunted at what comes next but more so for the effect it will have on the family - i worry too about not being the glamourous vital woman i was and will that change my realationship with my partner and so on. Although we are planning to get married. So much to talk about! it would appear you will be going through treatment at around the same time as me, so if you would like to stay in touch and discuss our good and bad days, please do !!! my email is simplysara1@hotmail.com
I woke up this morning, scared to death.... only because a double mastectomy is such a huge operation (to me)
Your words have helped me no end..... they made me understand, that this operation is going to make me better (even though I don't feel poorly) If I don't have the operation, I will die.
Your words made me see the difference between being a cancer victim and a cancer sufferer.
Your words have given me courage to go for my operation tomorrow..... without that crippling fear.
You made me see that it's ok to be scared.... Normal even
thank you for being brave enough to share your pain and depair..... bacause you have helped me to cope.
Thank you to everybody else for such wonderful support, without all of you, I wouldn't have even got this far
Tony, I like the idea of meeting up for a party... give me a little while to recover first though.
Thoughts and love you way for tomorrow. You will do extraordinary things! A friend of ours under went a double mastectomy. Earlier this year we cheered her round the London marathon. You may not do that but watch this space. With the support form this and other communities you will be up and running (So to speak) before you know it. Tomorrow is the start of a positive future. Times to look forward to. For a drop of inspiration pop along to my friend Hayley's website. Strong? This woman could stop a tank with her determination! www.myladyhumps.co.uk
I have read through most of your posts and you come across as a very brave,kind wonderful person. With all of your troubles you still have time for others. Looking back at mine I come across as a very self centred person most of the time feeling sorry for myself. I am striving to be more like you, and a lot of the others - you all seem to get on soo well. I will be thinking of you tomorrow especially when I am having my 4th Chemo. It is also my 62nd birthday so I will be celebrating your determination to overcome eveything that has been thrown at you with the sure feeling that you will indeed beat this 'thing'
been keeping up to date with your care thinking of you and sending all positivity your way. the journey begins for real !!you really are fab lady xxx
on a practical note i was advised to take arnica and propolis (from holland and barrett) dnot know if it was that but i heaked really quick and the bruising wen tdown quickly just a thought xx
I will keep looking out for how you doing sweetie
I have my first chemo monday 2oth take my big girl up to uni in liverpool day before,
wishing you lots of luck love n best wishes for tomorrow. like everyone else, i will be thinking of you n hoping you will recover quickly. just remember, tomorrow night you will be cancer free. it will be all gone n i know you'll get through it.
All the luck in the world for tomorrow,the first day of your cancer free future.You must be sooooooooooooo nervous now but we are all here holding your hand.
I went and signed my consent form today, and as she explained the possible side effects both myself and my husband fell about laughing... the surgeon looked at us like we were idiots..... but, I ask you?
"Possible side effects of a bilateral mastectomy.... scarring and loss of breast"
Have I got a warped sense of humour or does anybody else find that funny
I did......
I will come back on here as soon as I am able and let you know how I got on
I went and signed my consent form today, and as she explained the possible side effects both myself and my husband fell about laughing... the surgeon looked at us like we were idiots..... but, I ask you?
"Possible side effects of a bilateral mastectomy.... scarring and loss of breast"
Have I got a warped sense of humour or does anybody else find that funny
I did......
I will come back on here as soon as I am able and let you know how I got on
Im saying my prayers for you today and want to wish you a speedy recovery, on my MSN account I have "let the battle commence" cancer may have instigated the battle but you WILL win the war!
Shents a very happy birthday to you ...you youngster you!! I will be commiserating...I mean celebrating my 43rd in November this year.
Well girls I had my 4th chemo yesterday and it has definitely gotten better each time have got a new short bob wig so will download it so you can see.
My thoughts are always with you and wish you all a speedy recovery and I do hope we all get to meet up one day I would just love to give each and every one of you a great big hurray hug.
