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
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 am a bit ahead of you and have had 2 lots of chemo, but I can relate to everything you have been saying. My turning point was when I saw the oncologist and he explained the treatment and the positive outcomes of having the treatment. Since then I have felt more positive about things.
You are still recovering from the operation and waiting for results, but I am sure once you start the treatment you will feel better because you are fighting back.
hope you dnot mind me joining this thread i think i am having bit of a wobble at moment dnot want to discuss that with my family as nothing has changed and compared to loads of other stories things have and are going very well for me (i feel particularly pathetic when i see all caz has had to go thru even so far .).i think our time scales are fairly similar. I start cfirst chemo next monday 20th . I still feel positive and kick its butt but just feel bit lost . i think its lack stucture i havent gone back to work as advised (iam nurse so they concerned risk of me getting infection ) seems mad to say miss work and banter i have loads i should /could do at home but cant seem to get into it . I am concentrating are getting stuff ready for my eldest to go to uni we take her to liverpool on sat (5 hour drive )i am so proud of her and will miss her masses. i just want her to have fab time and not worry about me . my youngest is in gcse year and seems ok she is such a lovely girl .my husband works away couple days a week and is finding that very hard i worry about him .
i just feel bit tearful and sad today i hate being a wimp. i hope you dnot mind me wittering on . I love this site has helped me so much. just helps to get things off chest (oops sorry for pun!!!!) and get feedback.
ok have just made list of jobs that need doing and seeing some good friends for luch they will give me good talking to and whip me into shape . going to take dog for walk and clear head
sorry to sound all rubbish i am extremely stubborn and will not let this cr** disease
thanks to u all for sharing your lives and helpin other
i have read some sad messages on here, but i do feel that you all have such a strong outlook to what you have faced and having to face in the future. I start my chemotherapy on thursday, i am scared of course not knowing what side affects i will have to go through, but it has to be done. my thoughts are with every one of you and hope we can help each other through this! best wishes to you all.
we will face our chemo together me monday u thursday thinking of you i too am scared but strenght in numbers xxxx
bring it on.!www.cancerchat.org.uk/.../!!i have just read your other posts i think we were diagnosed about same time mine was 30/7/10 had lumpectomy sentiel node boipsy 10th august chemo starts monday 2oth sept
we will face our chemo together me monday u thursday thinking of you i too am scared but strenght in numbers xxxx
bring it on.!www.cancerchat.org.uk/.../!!i have just read your other posts i think we were diagnosed about same time mine was 30/7/10 had lumpectomy sentiel node boipsy 10th august chemo starts monday 2oth sept
