im sure they do care but find it difficult,you have been through a lot but be proud of yourself how far you have come,try and take everday as it comes,im on my 2nd cancer journey and have found that all the telephone numbers and help lines we are given really do help and totally understand what we are going through,

Hello Bonnie

Thank you for your reply... sometimes I think it might be easier to talk to a stranger and get more empathy.  You are brave and I wish you well.  I agree that the telephone numbers they provide are really helpful and with such lovely people just willing to listen to you and offer great advice.

As the lymph nodes in my groin were removed during the surgery as they suspected that cancer had spread to them.  So now my thighs have begun to retain water and become swollen.  The surgery and radiotherapy also brought on Menopause and this is affecting my joints and mood.  

Have you had chemotherapy or just radiotherapy?  I was only given 1 dose of chemotherapy as I became quite ill from it.  Even with just one dose, I have had so many side effects from it.

God bless you on your journey and please keep in touch.

xx

hi charminhlady,i had a masectomy 10yrs ago,removed lymph nodes but just needed tamoxifen,was diagnosed with bowel cancer 6weeks ago and have op on 23rd then chemo,tamoxifen took me through the menopause, after my breast cancer,i was 52 then,i understand the emotional,physical and mental changes are an added burden,please remember we are all on the same cancer journey but all our treatment is tailored made for our needs,try and keep positive my lovely lady,you are so brave and never underestimate how strong you really are,take care