Hi, got the diagnosis on Friday. Positive oestrogen 8 and progesterone 5. Not negative for her2, I think it says 2+ but consultants's writing not great! another wait for that result to find out if chemotherapy required.
Gutted to be coming off the hrt patches and having my coil removed, not had a period for like 15 years, my poor partner having to cope with the cancer diagnosis but then the hot flushed, brain fogged, hot tempered scot on top of it! Not going to be an easy ride for either of us.
I did have a bit of a breakdown yesterday, I do like girly time with friends drinking and the odd sociable cigarette, obviously, I know cigarettes have to go but taking away the alcohol, I found that hard. I don't drink loads but just that glass sometimes when times are hard or away with friends its a good stress reliever. I panicked and thought what if I can't do this, what if I'm not strong enough, then it went to...why me, I've had a lot of illness and obstacles in my life and I felt quite sorry for myself. I cried quite a bit, talked it through with my partner and I feel a bit better for showing my weaker side.
It's hard to know what to do, my daughter is in last few months of degree, she is in a happy place and suffers from anxiety about cancer as two of her aunts, married to my exhusband's brothers have died from it as well as one of their daughters. I know hearing it about me will send her into a spiral. Has anyone not told their children whilst going through treatment? Advice very gratefully received. Sorry for rambling. Xx
