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
How much more can you possibly have?I hope this turns out to be nothing sinister my darling,more flaming waitingThank goodness you are being checked closely.Give your pillow a good thumping .Huge hugs coming your way.
Just wanted to say a few words about radio and reconstruction. I had a mastectomy nearly 3 years ago, followed by chemo then radio. My skin was a bit tight after radio, but it didnt prevent me from having the reconstruction method of my choice as by the time i was ready for the reconstruction my skin was in pretty good shape. I opted for a tram flap which is a fairly big op (about 13 hours) but i thought that if i was going to have surgery i wanted the surgery of my choice and once you are knocked out you have no idea how much time is passing so the 13 hours passed really quickly!! I dont think you are being vain you have to do what you feel is best for you. There is no right or wrong it is purely an individuals choice. I would recommend having radio because it reduces your risk of it reocurring and it the majority of cases doesnt restrict your descision for reconstructive surgery. I was playing tennis again within 14 weeks and cycling after 10 weeks. Do whats best for you. Hope this helps
Caroline try no to worry too much. I found another lump recently and as the doc said, the mri and other scans are very good, but after surgery the tissue remaining moves around and causes sort of cysts and scar tissue that can frighten the life out of us. You have come so far and through so much, and we are all thinking of you.
Reading some of the posts I just want to say WOW WOW WOW, how wonderful you all look and how positive and upbeat! I am bing positive too - number 5 chemo Friday and hey - runningdrums, thank you so much for your details on the hair thing. I buggared my nhs wig by taking it to a hairdresser who obviously didn't know what she was doing. However, I took the plunge and ordered a new wig Monday from the net at 17,99. It is so so lovely - doesn't have the mono filament parting, but looks so natural that for the first time i went out with just the wig and no silly hat over the top. It is far longer than my natural hair and the other wig, but it is so so soft that I forgot it was a wig and even pinned it up! So impressed just treated myself to another and loads of wig accessories, and will buy yet another next month! talk about changing your look! I also wore makeup today to give me eyebrows and eyeliner - felt like a new woman. I even went to Tescos on my own - a real first. The hair is growing very slowly - and coming back in places i will have to wax or shave. But I did find a dark hair on the tash line so I know what you mean about finding hair growing back on the mole! I was both chuffed and disappointed all at the same time.
I never cease to be amazed at the positive outlook everyone has here, and every single one of you has helped me no end. Just listening to how you cope and how you feel makes me realise I am not alone when I am feeling blue or sorry for myself. I must post some pics and update - hope i can look half as good as all of you - you inspire me everyday - thank you xxx
Hi anne thank you very much, I must admit it has taken its toll all this treatment but Iam starting to feel a little bit more like the old me, eyebrows/lashes back in but i have been getting eyelash extensions as they are not quite as long as they used to be, all body hair back lol, hair on my head very thick but very short, it has came through grey which isnt too great lol, getting it coloured next thurs, joined the gym yest so gonna take it easy but try and go for a swim every day to loosen up my stiff arm.
Caroline please dont worry Im hoping and praying all is ok, Its an awful feeling, Ive had a sore lower back and a bit of a stiff neck for last week and Im worried sick its spread, John keeps saying Ive to behave lol but you cant help it, I think it will take years to stop thinking every little pain is the dreaded cancer back.
Sarah hope you're well and Leonie too, Patricia, Nina, Tony & caroline I speak to on facebook so if any of you other ladies want to chat, then join in. Colette Jameson
Lots of love to you all, hop I havent missed anyone.
Ps got a 50th party sat night, staying the night in the hotel, got my eyelashes done, getting my nails done tomorrow, just wish my hair was a bit longer, tho the amount of people who say I suit it is good (tho they all have lovely long locks) anyway shouldnt complain, another couple of months and im sure it will be back to a decent length xxx
Hi Rose, just realised I didnt say helloo to you on my previous post, hope youre well?
Ps does anybody know if I can wax under my arm, Ive had all lymph nodes removed, they say not to do a wet shave only dry, what about waxing and hair removal cream? Ive one hairy underarm lol
I'm in a total state of shock today. Have found out that my granddaughter of 3 1/2 has got a brain stem tumor which is inoperable and has been given possibly 9 months. She starts radiotherapy on Monday at Christies in Manchester. I am numb at the moment and can't think past tomorrow. My son is in bits and distraught. What the hell have we/she done to deserve this, especially after the last year. Sorry I'm rambling now, I know I am but I just can't get my head around this. I just want to scream and shout!!!!
oh bless u darling ...im so sorry ...life just doesn't seem fair sometimes .how horrible this news is ..please god she and all of u will cope as best u can .dont worry about ranting ,we understand and id be just like u ...i will keep u in my prayers ....im just so sorry .xxx
Oh God, Patricia - I'm so sorry to hear your news. I can't begin to imagine how you must all be feeling.
We've shared our own little journey together in this cyberworld...I've never met you, but please know that I am thinking and praying for you and your family.
