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The good and the bad

Sandra123
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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

 

  • Offline in reply to Jolamine

    Thank you. Yes thankfully I am ok. No more scares. Living life to the full! 

    Omg JBains your so brave! Well done you. What's next on your list?? Xx 

  • Offline in reply to Beachbabe

    Hii Beachbabe,

    I'm really sorry to hear about your mum. This must be such a worrying and anxious time for you both. Hang in there and remember it may not be bad news. Though I understand that's not always easy to do! I'm sending you and your mum lots of love and hugs Xxx ️

    Please keep us posted on how things go for you both xx

    Love Jess xx

  • Offline in reply to Jbains

     

    Hi Jbains,

    Congratulations on completing your jump. It really does get the Adrenaline going doesn't it? You really are one remarkable lady - well done!

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Offline in reply to Beachbabe

     

    HI Beachbabe,

    I am glad to hear that you are keeping well and have had no more scares. I'm glad to hear that you are living life to the full - just like JBains - isn't she remarkable?

    Regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Offline in reply to jess16

    Hi Jess

    Thank you for your message. Just love this thread so full of support. Sending you a big hug x 

  • Offline in reply to Jolamine

    Totally remarkable is our JBains! Life is definitely for living and doing things maybe before the dreaded c word hit our lives we wouldn't have thought about doing! X

  • Offline in reply to Beachbabe

     

    I totally agree that life is for living. It's amazing how a cancer diagnosis centres our priorities. Prior to my diagnosis, I took every day as it came. Now every day is a real bonus and one to be treasured for so many different reasons. xx

  • Offline in reply to Jolamine

    You all are too kind. I think lockdown made me realise don't put things off as well as the second diagnosis and all the info I have now.

    Every single one of us just need to educate others on cancer and surviving. My aim since 2020 was to raise what I could for Breast Cancer Now and for Cancer Research. So am ticking things off slowly but I never want to be known as the woman who had cancer but to leave my mark and be known as something grand! Watch this space....

  • Offline in reply to Jbains

    J brains the grand flying lady,i love the thought of you coming down flapping your arms,. anyway congratulations on your bucket list having another tick.

    You should have sent invites £ 5 a time you'd have made plenty for your cause . please don't forget next time.

    Cruk do a lottery I've been in it for ages, don't want to win just giving them something for having a really good forum and finding plenty of friends .

    Take care keep sure .

    Love Billy xxxx

  • Offline in reply to Jbains

     

    Hi Jbains,

    I'm sure that others, like me, are watching with baited breath!

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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