Hi dindin

Why are you ready to give up on yourself and why are you feeling selfish?

Geri

Hi Geri,

thank you for replying to my post. I was having a bad day and reflecting on the treatment I have already been through for breast cancer. The pain was very bad and painkillers either did not work or laid me flat (opiates). I had just been to see the GP who gave me Fentanyl patches which have just started to kick in today. I was very positive during the treatment for breast cancer which only finished late last year. I just felt like I had no strength mentally to continue. This is not usually me and now I feel like things are just spinning out of control. Maybe after I have seen the orthopaedic surgeon and know what to expect I can get back to how I usually am. Thanks again Linda

Hi Linda

I am so sorry to hear about how bad your pain is - I'm hoping it has improved

My Dad was on Fentanyl Patches also and he found great relief from them

I can't imagine what you have being going through with your treatment. Everyone is entitled to a bad few days I reckon..you are only human

It sounds that your oncologist is very pro active though which is great

Best of luck with your surgeon let us know how you get on

Geri

xxx

Hi Dindin 

I hope you are OK. I'm recovering from a hip replacement for hip cancer. I had it a week ago on Monday- was discharged on Saturday. 

Please don't feel bad ( I know you were at the end of your tether !) .  My orthopaedic team at Charring Cross hospital London were amazing to me. So kind and caring. I was lucky. To be honest by the time I was diagnosed and on MST the worst of my pain was gone so I had my op & wasn't in much pain. The just didn't want it to break. It was weird having the op but at least I have a healthy hip. He removed some tumour and I will be having radiotherapy .

Myou breast nurse said to go for it- they want me to have a good quality of life , ie , they haven't given up on me.

I'mI'm recovering well- walking well on crutches. You definitely need help on discharge as there are restrictions to bending . Best piece of equipment I ever bought was something called a helping hand from argos. It helps you puck things up from the floor.  I got it when my back was very painful ( spine mets too) - it was £10 . 

Please do get in touch if you want to ask me anything.  I really feel for you  . My initial breast cancer was 2013 and came back mid 2016 - you haven't had ant reprieve. 

Best wishes & love

Connie x

Hi Dindin 

I hope you are OK. I'm recovering from a hip replacement for hip cancer. I had it a week ago on Monday- was discharged on Saturday. 

Please don't feel bad ( I know you were at the end of your tether !) .  My orthopaedic team at Charring Cross hospital London were amazing to me. So kind and caring. I was lucky. To be honest by the time I was diagnosed and on MST the worst of my pain was gone so I had my op & wasn't in much pain. The just didn't want it to break. It was weird having the op but at least I have a healthy hip. He removed some tumour and I will be having radiotherapy .

Myou breast nurse said to go for it- they want me to have a good quality of life , ie , they haven't given up on me.

I'mI'm recovering well- walking well on crutches. You definitely need help on discharge as there are restrictions to bending . Best piece of equipment I ever bought was something called a helping hand from argos. It helps you puck things up from the floor.  I got it when my back was very painful ( spine mets too) - it was £10 . 

Please do get in touch if you want to ask me anything.  I really feel for you  . My initial breast cancer was 2013 and came back mid 2016 - you haven't had ant reprieve. 

Best wishes & love

Connie x