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

 

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  • Hi All,

    The Good- I received news from work yesterday that they will support me as much as they can during the treatment period i.e. paid my salary in full. I am so very grateful with this as we i dont have to think of financial issues during this bumpy journey.

    The Bad- MRI found another 2 new suspicious lumps and last night me and hubby decided we are not going to go through with egg/embryo feezing. The toughest decision we have to make so far in our 13 years together. I've been strong(ish) since i was diagnosed but last night i broke down and cry. We are supposed to go through our IVF treatment ( received dates and all) but found out i have cancer 2 weeks before procedure :(

    Thank you [@Sandra123]‍ for creating this discussion thread.

    SC xx

  • I am sorry to hear this,  cancer has such a ripple effect. This forum has been a god send to me, everyone on here are immensely supportive.....I wish you well on your journey......and I echo your thanks to sandra123 for creating this thread......xxxx

  • Hi Chrissy .... love it when u drop by with your special touch :-)

    are u back from your jollies yet. Hope you are recharged and relaxed lass ️

  • Morning peeps 

    bad :- none yay

    good :- chilly but at least not freezing like yesterday. Think my repetitive strain ( from too much knitting) has cleared ... well worth the migration to other crafts lol. 

    Need China t get tha finger out nd get me styrofoam eggs to is ;-) 

    not watched the cold feet episode beach.. got t b on one of the multitude of streaming devices I have lol. 

    I have gone through 250 tea light candles since November... 250. Reckon that’s more than Hogwarts gets through. I mean I like a twinkling light but 250 lol 

    have as good a day as u can peeps x

  • Hi there Sandra ...

    Yep home from the xmas with Mickey mouse ... he sends his regards lol ...

    Treating myself to a mobility scooter ..just for long journeys .... as it was lovely to go round the parks in one and not end up with pain .. my son says he's buying me a hooter for it, so I don't run anyone over .. crashed in to a iron pillar at one park, when a toddler ran in front ... been fine driving for 40 odd years .. and crash a mobility scooter lol ... 

    Well you know, your photo reminds me of the fairy godmother, in Cinderella.... you look like I imagined .. and here you are , godmother to so many ... bet you didn't think that a few years ago .. and a fairy grandmother to boot ...

    Cancer sucks ... but let's keep kicking it's *** ... Chrissie x

  • Ah glad u enjoyed ( I could quite see myself doing a bibity bobity boo makeover lol ;-)

    I am soooo with u on the mobility scooter front.... already told my lot that as soon as needed I’m getting one lol. A way to stop pain and or keep you out and about.... to me a no brainier :-)

    you go for it girl..... let me know about your 1st adventure out :-) x

  • Thank you Sandra, just lovely to keep in touch with you all and see how your doing! 

    Its snowing here on the east coast!! X

  • Morning peeps 

    bad :- blinking freezing .... literally lol

    good :- reading a few of u ladies have snow... white here too but just a really hard frost... -6 driving t daughters this morning brrrrr.

    keep warm peeps.

    have a good a day as u can peeps x

  • Morning peeps 

    bad :- still chilly but 1 degree warmer than yesterday day -5 lol.... keep warm peeps.

    good :- tidied garden a bit yesterday nd found what would become my Easter ducks.....Weathered vintage ducks with mushroom coloured gingham ribbon....otherwise known as the 2 rusty ducks from me garden with a bow on - to go next to my Easter tree. Ha ha. 

    Have as good a day as u can peeps x

     

  • Morning,

    Bad......just found out my friends brother has 6 months left due to a brain tumour....

    Good....watching good morning....and there's a piece about sex in you 80s and how enjoyable it can be....well...that's something to look forward to then!  

  • Hi Ladies- it's ffffrrrreeeezzzing!!! Think have a bit of a tummy bug as well. Sigh......wish I'd never gone to Canada. Feel so awful this past week that it's frustrating now.

    Ok maybe I shouldn't grumble considering I'm not going thru treatment or complications but I've had my share and if I can't grumble on here then where can I?

    Going dentist this afternoon which is sheer torture to me but hopefully he can sort out issue and I'll feel human again!

    It's very cold and guess it's typical Jan weather. Time is going by very fast - Jan is almost over. Hope this year is a positive one for all on here. Keep warm and keep well.

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