Hi pippin and a warm welcome to the thread....there are some lovely people on here  and now we have you too :-)

You have done fabulous me dear...may not feel it but... the hardest bit is under your belt. Just know how u r feeling is totally normal. Look after yourself and rest when u need. No right or wrong way to deal with the blow you have been dealt. Do what is best for u nd yrs. I know it’s hard but try to look on this “wait” time as down time from everything hosp. The cancer is out now...even I can see the light at the end of your tunnel.

letrozole... been on it a yr now. In the beginning I had 2 wks where I felt 90 and ached all over then i woke up one morning nd well u talk... it had gone and I was back to normal. Mind u I did also get really bad night sweats .... again this has dissipated but still have the odd night. I was told I might get side effects but they often clear up in the first few wks so try t work through them ....I did and they did :-) I took my meds at 9pm cos I’d read somewhere it helped- don’t know if it did but still take them late. Everyone is different and some needed to change to another medication so play it by ear and know u have options.

radiotherapy......start slapping that moisturiser on now in prep. Others will hopefully drop by nd tell u their regime...mine I used aveeno in the lead up to RT then my hosp supplied QV cream ( not all hosps do this)...post RT I finished off the QV cream then went back to the aveeno ( your skin will continue to “cook” for a couple of wks post RT). My skin was fine it got a tanned look to it .....remember everyone is different.

so.... good luck for Tuesday. Do things u like or fancy till then. Ask away anything u need ..... lots of been there done thats or I too am at that point to chip in and help. 

U are not alone we are here if u want or need us.....or to just shoot the breeze  :-)

take care lass x

Hi Sandra 

Thank you for your warm welcome and all the encouragement and for sharing your experiences with it all x 

I dont feel quite so alone now, it’s weird that everything else goes on as normal but my life is suddenly taking a different unexpected route. Getting used to this new way of life a little bit but it’s hard to not ‘do’ especially when you are a ‘doer’ but I expect it will come back in time....hope so! 

Thats very reassuring for me that you said the hardest part is under my belt, I didn’t think of it like that and will jolly along to the hospital this afternoon with that thought :) thank you x

The good......sunny day and goldfinches galore in the garden!

the bad...... tummy wobble about hospital this afternoon and scary thoughts of them poking the sore bits

You have had your life side swiped....the whys and the what nows take a fair bit of getting used to. 

I had my marking up for radiotherapy done straight from my oncology appointment. If this is u too don’t wear a new bra the mark up ink can leave stains. Mind you not everyone has the appointments in the same order so don’t read anything into it if you have yours separate :-)

Remember it’s ok to feel bad but you are also allowed to feel good so embrace those moments cos you have looked into the abyss and stepped back.... it’s you who will decide when you are ready to turn away from it and walk away. Have no doubts you can walk away and get back to your life. Good luck for your appointment nd. 

Smile at the fact the cancer is out and enjoy all the small things like the heart lifting birds in your garden. X

The Good- Although cold and windy out walked to mums today as now training for the London moonwalk in May! 

The Bad - Like Sandra really feeling for you dizzle, sending you a massive hugs x 

Lovely u still post beach ️

How far is the walk u r doing? U have done better than me today .... I’ve done nowt lol x

Lovely u still post beach ️

How far is the walk u r doing? U have done better than me today .... I’ve done nowt lol x

26.2 miles!! It’s for breast cancer, cancer research is behind it! I have talked three friends into doing it with me! Just wanted to give something back for all the support I received! X 

Wow... go u lass. It’s lovely to hear you doing so well now.  :-) it’s a fair way so u f doing the right thing prep for it x

Training has started! I do walk about 4 miles a day at work about 14,000 steps! Thanks Sandra your support and everyone’s else helped me so much x 

Wow beach you are good!!!! All the best to you. You will be super fit at the end of all the training x

Thank you Cornish will keep you all posted how it’s going!  X 

Wow amazing. I did 10,000 steps the other day and I was knackered!!

Keep it up and keep us up to date.

I work in a supermarket on shopfloor so walk a lot which is helping! Today I have done 19,161 steps which is over 6 miles! X

Lol dragonfly...know the feeling ;-)

how you doing? Am I right in thinking you have an appointment soon? Oooo nd everything lol x

Hi, yes have an appointment with specialist on 15th to discuss biopsy before Christmas and see how it is going with the Anastrozole. Also waiting for an appointment with the oncologist who wants to discuss additional treatment apparently. Not sure what that means.

Hi dragonfly 

not too long to wait for the 15th. After starting my meds I had a 6 wk meeting with consultant then a 6 month nd I’m back in April which is another 6 month. He asks how I’m getting on with meds and I also get an examination.

When u are there ask why u are back to see oncologist etc. Mind you when I asked my consultant what treatment did he think the oncologist would be advising he said ... he knew nothing of the dark arts of oncology so best to wait till I see them lol... 

Keep up with the you time for now. Rest if you need - kick up ya heels if u fancy :-) the 15th is the next step then That’s another step out the way. 

Any plans for today.... my signature position became lie in garden or conservatory with glass of wine nd book .... kinda how I envisioned retirement would be... minus the cancer tho. Have a good day lass x