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
Glad to hear you are now home and starting to recover, it will take a time but you seem a strong girl and I am sure with all the support you will make a speedy recovery. The anesthetic will take a while to get out of your system and you will feel really tired, just listen to your body and rest well.
You'll be groggy for a few days so don't worry. Let everyone around you do the fetching, carrying, worrying - you just get your feet up and take your time. You'll be back in the land of the living soon.
great to hear your ok, just let that wonderful husband of yours fuss and take care of you, he will need to feel useful and in the meantime know that all our thoughts and prayers are with you as you begin your journey to a new healthy and prosperous life x
good luck with your chemo Im now on my 4th ready for my 5th in 2 weeks time, and though it may seem like an eternity away, the time does go quickly and soon you will be fee of all this, you will have bad days and good days but you will get through this.
Hi caz glad to hear your home. You are in my thoughts. Honestly before you now it this will be all over and you'll be fighting fit. Doesn't seem that long ago I logged on here and spoke to Patricia and leonie, I was so nervous about everything, chemotherapy, hair loss sickness, you name it I worried about it lol, now I have only 1 chemotherapy left and radio but I'm nearly there. Keep your chin up you lovely lady. Lee how are you feeling with this treatment are you on taxotere? OMG my bones have been so sore but now I know to take to bed for 4 days till pain goes away, hope your doing well. Leonie lucky you getting a wee night out, I bet you looked lush, patricia, shetnts, harry, Sara, nina, rose everyone who I've missed as there are so many now, hi to you lovely ladies lots of love coming your way xx
great to hear from you, no Im not on the Taxotere- not sure why not, my breast nurse says its up to the oncologist some do and some dont we seem to have gone through the same with regards the cancer and then the operation so Im not really sure why I havnt had it too, hope this doesnt mean they have avoided giving me something that I may have needed!! anyway Its so wonderful to hear you only have 1 left, it should be a double celebration for us as I think it will work out that you will finish your rads the same time I have my last chemo...... hallelujah
We shall definitely raise a glass to one another on that day.
as promised here is my new look. hoping to get lots of possitive feedback, just lie to me! only joking. i hope it will in some way help you ladies. no laughing at earlugs mind.
i will be celebrating with you when your treatment ends.
as promised here is my new look. hoping to get lots of possitive feedback, just lie to me! only joking. i hope it will in some way help you ladies. no laughing at earlugs mind.
i will be celebrating with you when your treatment ends.
What a lovely picture.... I know that you are talking about your hairsyle, but what I noticed first was your lovely smile and how healthy your skin looked.
Hey there pretty lady. how long has it taken you to get your hair to this length, I must admit Im getting a little tired of the slap head look he he, you look fab and its only going to get better and better.....well done you xxxxxxleexxxxx
I've been reading all about everyone's progress - and you all seem to be doing so well.
For those of you with 'baaldy heeds' I'd like to share a couple of 'photos of hope' for you. I finished all my treatment in July this year (chemo in May) and my hair is coming in thick and fast. (A little grey, mind!) I hope the photos help you all to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I feel great now, and you all will soon too.
Littlesis - radiotherapy aint so bad. They have to tell you about the worst side affects just in case you're unlucky enough to get them. All I got after 3 weeks treatment was a big red, sunburnt-looking square on my boob! I slapped on the cream and it was fine. A breeze compared to chemo.
Tony is well, by the way - he is back to work full time so hasn't been appearing here as much lately. I'm sure everyone misses his kind, wise input, but also glad he's getting his life back to some sort of normality - (I'm sure he'll pop up here soon to speak for himself!)
