hi i too would like to talk about breast cancer.

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 Colly

    many happy returns for tomorrow, hope you get to celebrate in style, dont forget to post a pic when you get your first hair cut, its so exciting hearing how well you are doing, and dont feel guilty because this site is not just to share our sorrows, we all love to hear how well people are doing as it gives everyone hope, god bless you and may you have a wonderful christmas xxxxxxxx

  • beautiful, truly beautiful and I have loved looking at your gallery, your an inspiration to others.

    Lots of love

    lee xxxx

  • Hi there Rose

    so glad to hear your feeling a little better, onwards and upwards I say!  you really are an amazing lady you give so much strength to everyone even when you are struggling yourself, if angels walked the earth you would definitely be one of them, have a wonderful christmas and a healthy new year.

    Lots of love Lee xxxxxx

  • Dearest Caroline

    my heart goes out to you, you really are so brave and kind, finding time to wish others well even though you are struggling yourself, your journey has been a difficult one but these hard times will not last forever and your right...go get some answers! I am amazed these doctors havnt been more helpfull.

    Sara my sweet, take comfort in the fact you are not alone, there are literally thousands of us out there feeling the same way and a good old cry does you the world of good, but remember when you have finished...wash you face, put on a bit of lippy and pat yourself on the back because you are an amazing woman...and thats a fact!!

    I would like to wish you all boys and girls a wonderful christmas and lets make 2011 OUR YEAR

    All my love

    lee xxxxxxxxxx

  • Hi Lee, Thanks babe, going to have a fairly quiet birthday with John, his sis and her husban, just a chinese in house and a few drinks as John on his works night out tonight so doubt he'll be in any state to do much more tomor nite lol. As soon as my hair is cut and coloured I'll post a pic. Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Colette xx

  • Lonie,

    You do have a magic wand...it is this forum...you started this thread and it is helping us all in their hundreds....thank-you.

    Sara.. yes there are loads of beautiful baldies out there, you only have to look at Lee, Tinks and Shents pictures...also remember star-trek, Yes Sinead O'Connor, Demi Moore, Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) and African Mersi tribes woman who's culture is to have a bald head and who look perfectly natural and beautiful (although the disk in the bottom lip is not my thing)... It is the confidence and strength to just say I am Bald and proud, no different to blokes that lose their hair and lose confidence...shave it off I say and just don't have a comb-over... I hope no one takes offence at my words as absolutely none intended, after all I am just a bloke and what do I know...

    Scoffy, try a blog...

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    Much Love to all,

    Tony xxxx

  • awwww Tony, you cheered me up absolutely no end! I not only looked at my little stubble this mornng but found as mad as it sounds, without so much eyebrow now it actually looks ok. I went to the hospital with my snoody type hat over my beanie - that really was a first - i am never seen without the wig outside my four walls.

    I booked look better- but looks like i won't get a place untl March. I am inpatient too, but never mind, i find my inspiration here and i am just so amazed at how we all complain about our appearance. yet, when i flicked back through here today, i saw so many beautiful faces. It made me realise how true what you all say is. it isn't until the superficial is removed- long glorious hair and eyelashes that we see the real person,  and oh boy just as beautiful on the outside as on the inside.

    It was snowing at the hospital friday, mike came back in with a white snow cap and did make me giggle. How lovely though to be driving with large blizzard snow flakes reflecting off the christmas lights. shame it causes so much disruption, hope you are all coping ok.

    Nina, i comletely understand how you feel, i threw a wobbly today feeling things should be done but hadn't been and then tried doing them myself to prove a point, then woosh back down to resting and exhuastion. dont be so hard on yourself, or those around you, you know how you would be behaving and reacting if you were watching and caring for seomeon in the same position as you. just know we are all here to listen and then kick your backside back into positives just like you do for all of us.

    there are so many wishes and personal messages i wanted to say - but i'd be here forever and feel wooshed, so jusst wanted to say thinking of you all, love and hugs

    sara xxxxxxx

  • Hi girls,

    Invite for a cyber drink on off topic if anyone wants to join in.

    Rose xxx

  • Hello everybody

    Well I finally got some answers.... the reason one side is swollen and one side is dented is.... because the Lobular cancer (right breast) was so deep they removed some of the muscle from my chest wall, if they hadn't done that, both sides would be the same.

    I went to the reconstruction clinic yesterday and now have my options.. I have to make a choice but the surgeon has told me that its going to be a very long process with lots of surgeries... but I guess it will be worth it in the long run.

    As if I haven't got enough on my plate... My husband is leaving me.... He suffers from severe depression due to losing his mum to breast cancer at the age of 8.... and me having to deal with it all has pushed him over the edge, so he is leaving me... he is staying for christmas (because of my daughter) and he is moving out on 30th December.... so every day is torture at the moment.

    I don't know how much more I can cope with.

    So Yes Rose... I will join you in that drink.... I think I need it.

    I hope that everybody has a brilliant Christmas and a very happy new year

    Love always

    Caroline. Xxx

  • darlin caroline

    you have so much to deal with al our love and prayers are with u . I know this sounds harsh but if he is weak u r better off without YOU need to be the focus, the centre of attention , u r in no position to deal with his issues. I hope that doesnt sound heartless but sometime s u need to think of yourself. do u have family around ? remember helplines and here if u need to vent any feelings xxxx

    not only cyber drink but a great big one xxxxxx

    cheers to u love and hugs

    love nina xxxxxx