The good and the bad

Hi peeps

I have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. Taking the excellent advice on this website I pretty much started by taking it one day at a time. This does indeed help. 

I thought to share the good and the bad and would love to hear anyone else's should they wish to share.

Today I had both a good and a bad moment. I received 2 letters in the post.

The first was from the hosp confirming my op date (my bad moment) cos my stomach dropped and I had that now familiar feeling of anxiousness take hold for a moment but shook it off cos I know it is needed. 

The good - my 2nd letter - as if... a tax rebate - boom  . Not half put a much needed smile on my face . Reckon a my treat family meal is in order.

Eeee it's the little things ain't it. 

Take care peeps 

Sandra x ️X

 

  • Thanks hun. Got it out of my system. Now to focus my energy. X

    Ps glad you got the all clear on your nodes. Xx

  • Good luck Liliana 

    i was anxious the first time for radiotherapy then once I had my first session nd knew what was what.... it was just a drag that I had to go every day :-)

    I personally don’t think it was a can of worms lol For me you tabled a conversation that enabled others to express how they too were feeling... helping others to realise it wasn’t just them. I am also delighted to say that others felt comfortable enough to say it wasn’t their experience. The good and the bad.... never be afraid or feel bad about saying what is real. 

    So... hugs me dear nd again good luck x

  • Well hello u... wor cornishpastie :-)

    I always said that I thought some of the reason I faired well post op nd treatment was I didn’t have work hanging over my head. So.. back to your very first post on this thread Cornish....u need a lottery win :-) then stick em .. stick em all   ;-)

    it’s so common for u to b feeling this way that they warn u about it at your appointments during treatment. Going with feeling tired lends its weight to sucking out our joy of ... most things allowing room for the negative thoughts we have. You are not alone feeling like this u should also not deal with this alone. Wonder if sharing how u feel with your GP may help... one of our ladies on here got a referral to talk things over with a professional. They most important thing is to do what u need to get u back to being you ️

    hugsas always me dear ️

     

     

     

  • Good morning peeps :-)

    the good :- soft play with lil ones cos absolutely lashing it down. Then back to mine where they will pull every cushion I have... 10...spread  them on the floor nd play hot larva, obstacle course, island hopping nd ooooh everything lol. Just time t make cupcakes before home time :-)

    the bad :- none yay!

    have as good a day as u can peeps x

     

  • Hi our trooper dizzel 

    Bless it’s all a means to an end hun so hang in there. You went to the gym... eeee what u like lass... I ache just thinking of going lol. 

    Sending the gentlest of hugs ️ X

  • Woo hoo.... lil ones daddy is rained off so met me at soft play.  Kissed lil ones bye nd just got home :-)

    love em but love a reprieve too lol.

    new plan- blt sandwich nd a strawberry nd lime kopparberg ( must go t shops for cordial lol). Couple episodes of fringe then book.... mmm m... nd relax x

  • Hi again

    Good

    Met some friends At Costa for good chin wag. Enjoyed but tired. Still smiling. Can’t believe my luck. Sun shining but not too hot. Wow pond build actually started not just dirt shift. 

    Bad

    None of any great significance for me but sad that others are still going through trauma.

    Try to find some good in the day.

    Sundial

  • Hi all,

    The good....BCN happy with my wound. All healing nicely now and now I'm sat in my garden enjoying the fresh air although its a bit windy.

     

     

    The bad....have to see the doctor on Wednesday about the Seroma as she's not to happy with that.

     

  • Hi Sandra123, I think we all needed to let it out a little bit. I know I did and I’m also happy that other friends had a different experience. 

    Today my everyday caller daughter text me from work to ask me how it went on my first RT. And then... another daughter call and the missing one from days a go also texted me . So that’s my good for today!! Yey. Had my first RT today , it was good , nothing bad to say. Getting blood work right now for tumor markers and onc appt on Thursday. 

    Off to work after blood test and everyone please take care of your selfs . 

    Oh a question: has any of your drs mention any thing about taking supplements or food that would help prevent cancer recurrence? 

    Mine said stay slim and no alcohol. I would love to Hera from you guys. 

     

    Thank you!!! 

     

    Hugs  

     

    Liliana

     

  • Hi Liliana,

    ive researched all sorts on the net regarding cancer friendly diets but in my humble opinion I don’t think cancer cares if you eat like a saint or gorge on takeaways and alcohol, if it wants to come back it will. My partners mum never smoked but died from lung cancer 2 years ago. It just goes after who it wants. That’s just my opinion though and if eating a particular diet makes you feel better then 100% go for it. I won’t do any harm :-) xx