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. It looks like this discussion thread has been going a long time and i hope i will be able to join the community here. I was diagnosed with breast cancer just after xmas and have had a mastectomy last week. I have a secondary tumor in my hip and possibly in my head so will have to face chemo and radiotherapy although I dont know the details as yet. I would love to make friends on here who i can both support and find support from on this journey. I have 2 grown up children and they have surprised me recently as to how supportive they can be. It certainly is a case of role reversal in my house. Chassis x x
nice to meet you n hope we can all help you through this horrible time. this thread has amazed me how its taken off, so glad i wrote that 1st message. its also quite amazing how to just talk n listen to others helps so many people. it really has turned into a cyber family. i hope you get the same feeling n we can help you to be that little bit less afraid of whats to come.
so glad you had good news for a change. you so deserve it hun. you sound happier, are you coping with the break up? i hope you are finding things easier now.
I was feeling weak and fed up after chemo on Friday, hardly left my bed. I am so glad to hear a positive tone from caz who I think is amazing to have come this far, and still have such compassion. Chassis, everyone of us here knows that horrible feeling and the early days are the very worst as there are so many questions and so many emotions buzzing around. I couldn't have coped without the lovely people here, we will all do what we can to help you on your way.
Hey Nina, the worst steps are over, all the remarks i have heard is that radio is a breeze compared to chemo, please keep me updated i am still right behind you! I have found some great sites with advice on radio care so if anyone wants the addie to look at chemo/radio skin care let me know!
Tony you say the most wonderful things, as do you Runningdrums, lets not forget these guys who give us ladies a mens point of view are also a real inspiration to our more vain and insecure sides. Couldn't have managed without you.
Runningdrums, just wanted to say, bought two new wigs - both cheapies and have had a ball. Much nicer than the more expensive ones, lighter and softer. Infact, more natural full stop! Have tried practicing with the false eyelashes but oh god they are so fiddly, and drawing on eyebrows has been a giggle - talk about a clown!
When I couldn't cope with all the vanity sides there was so much support, the hair is like duckling downing but grey and sparse, but growing and hearing the experiences here has made it so much easier. It never ceases to amaze me how people cope, not just with this horrible disease but with the other major challenges that get thrown our way whilst in the midst of trying to cope. I send my love to you all and wish i could parcel up some strength and hugs to you - you are not alone.
