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
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!)
Well done with the chemo,you are doing really well.When I had 5 weeks of radio the only hard part was findinfg a car park space every day.I had no side effects at all ,perhaps a bit of tiredness,.but I used aloe vera aftersun on the area every day and it was fine.Everyone reacts differently but i hope you too sail through it.
thank you for your messages of support. I had the 'all clear' today in terms of margins and precancerous cells etc. i was over the moan and told border line chemo but won't really know til i see the oncologist. Your stories on here however, do make me feel more focused and ready for the next stage. But I need to scream about something entirely different right now AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH !!! i left the hospital and started walking to collect my grandaughter from school and was looking forward to the hours walk back - a change from the 30 min on the exercise bike. But my 16 year old daughter, who hadn't even heard the news of my results decided to text me and tell me shes left home. all this because we nag her about study. I was so darn annoyed. however, as always ladies and Tony, we have to turn a negative into a positive, and as my daughter partner and two kids are about to become homeless, we can manage with them here for the next 8 weeks. Someone to help with the housework !!! But i am so cross, i feel she was selfish and it was all a bit drama queenish.
Got that off my chest ! thanks for listening now i have to just sit back and let things progress.
Life is such a black and white place when we are 16.Things seem so important when in fact they are so unimportant.I hope things turn out well for you all,remember they will grow up one day :devil:
Try not to stress too much it will all come out in the wash
I have a 15 year old an a 27 year old, both daughters and my 27 year old went through what sounds like yours is and lived with us for a bit...it was a nightmare at times but we were there with our grand daughter for a good few weeks and it was heaven!
As for what Rose said, she is so right, they do see things so black and white...she wanted a boy round to stay in her room over night whilst they play on video games and couldn't understand why I said no! Separate rooms and both in their respective rooms at a reasonable hour (I may even get the sleeping bag out and sleep on the landing )
Great news about the all clear, that is the bit we should all hang on to!
