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
Welcome to the place no-one wants to be.Hope you are coping with the mastectomy and glad to see you have support at home.I had mastectomy 4 years ago and have recurrance in the lymph glands in my neck and chest .I have been on chemo for 2 years to contain it and like you have 2 grown up children and 3 grandchildren ,so plenty of reasons to fight on.Hope you have a good medical team looking after you.What part of the world do you live in?We are a well scattered lot on here.
Thanks you dear friend for sharing this terrible news....looking on facebook she was a real beauty inside and out...not just cliches and the type of thing people say after someone has died, but true fact.
She really struggled and I thank-you for keeping us informed on here and private messages.
You say you never met her...as if, something was missing in the relationship however there was nothing lacking in Lou and your's friendship.
Hi everyone, sorry i haven't been around - i have been fine just busy. It was a real blow though to come here today and read the very sad news. I don't think I can add to anything that has already been said, but I do believe that Lou would want us all to do what she kept telling us to do, and stay strong and positive. As she was such an inspiration to us all, we owe her that much and to carry on the tradition of helping and supporting those who follow our footsteps. Love and hugs to her family.
Well i am still on the electric ciggies, but they really do work! I have been trying to build up my health by using the cycle and stuff ready for radiotherapy. I see my surgeon this wednesday and for some strange reason it makes me really nervous- maybe because he made the original diagnosis - funny how some things stay with you and affect your thoughts! Then i have the planning meeting on April 1st for radio and should start two weeks after - right when all the bank holidays are! Does anyone know how the booster works? Is it a one off or a course? I am nervous as it is the left side and since getting hot flushes and night sweats i also get palpatatons. Gosh the things that we worry about, but the feeling of not being alone with the guidance and help here is always a great help.
I must get back on facebook and catch up properly, but for now, my love to you all, keep your spirits up and stay well.
Like you all I am in total disbelief with what has happened, I did not realise how bad Lou was, all I can say is my thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this time.
I feel bad now giving you the good news I have had, I went for my first yearly check and all was clear, I do not know whether to shout or cry.
Like so many of you I am doing Race for Life in July all the more reason to do it now for Lou and to help all the people coming up behind us who may have to go through the rollercoaster.
Well Caroline how are you and glad to hear your meeting went well about your reconstruction, I have to wait until January 2012 but hey I am here so I have to be greatful for that.
Anne how are doing we have not had a chat in a while now, hope you are keeping well
Lonie you are always so kind and thoughtful to others you are an absolute inspiration
Tony my good friend, how are the family and of course yourself, we must catch up and soon
Well all take care and I am sorry if this post upsets you talking about other things but I am sure Lou would not want us to stop chatting, I do not mean this to be harsh.
I am truly saddened by the news, I sit here crying for a lady that I have never met but has been such an inspiration to myself aswell as everyone else, god bless her family and may god look after his new angel. Much love to you all.
I am truly saddened by the news, I sit here crying for a lady that I have never met but has been such an inspiration to myself aswell as everyone else, god bless her family and may god look after his new angel. Much love to you all.
