Hi

im really sorry about your diagnosis and to all the others recently diagnosed here also. I was diagnosed with stomach cancer in August at age 46 so understand what you’re going through. There will be a rollercoaster of emotions, highs and lows but it’s all normal. 

A bit of advice if you’re looking for a good blog to read about BC is Liz O’Riordand she is a breast surgeon who has also had BC, her blog about her experiences and chemo were very beneficial to me even though I’ve a different cancer. Also the BBC radio 5 live blogs ‘you me and the big c’ are a great listen. (3 women with cancer, one of them Laura was on first dates hotel this year if you watch it) they touch on all subjects related to cancer and it’s treatment and I found really relatable due to their ages. I just found it reassuring hearing people talking about it in normal terms. 

Wishing you all well and a wonderful Christmas. Definitely have the wine and enjoy! X

that’s great to know thank you! Will deffo have a look at that blog! Thank you for all the messages ladies and thinking of you all! We all got this, and will kick cancer in the Butt together! Lots of love you beautiful brave women xxx

Hi all my lovely new friends, 

Just a quick update. I got some fabulous news today that my cancer has not spread. I nearly fainted, I was so convinced. I'm starting chemo after 27th. 6 months. And I'm on a new drug, can't remember the name that will be given same time as chemo that they think will really squash my aggressive cancer.

I'm looking forward to a dew days off and having cuddles with my children and making Christmas special for them. 

Sending all my love and positive thoughts to an amazing bunch of ladies on here

Xxxxx

Oh I am pleased! Our minds can go into overdrive, now try and relax in the knowledge that the cancer hasn't spread and that your treatment plan is in place and that it is the best plan for you....tailored just for you for the best results. Let's all compare notes once we are on that journey......boost each other up.....xxxxxxx

Yes definitely Marlyn. You've got a friend for life 

Xxxxx

Cancer has brought us together! How funny is that? We got to look at the positives I suppose...xxxxx

There has to be at least one!

Xxxxx

so pleased to hear this Lunamuna ️ I hope I get the same news soon! Got scans coming up next week and talking to someone about the chemo and what to expect and fertility treatment before! 

Try and enjoy your Christmas as much as possible that’s what I am trying to do ️

Lots of love ladies xxx

Thanks country girl. I've got everything crossed for you too.

My sister had ivf (not the same, I know) but got lucky first time. The things they can do with fertility treatments are amazing these days. I've read that periods will stop during chemo and then start again afterwards. But don't worry about that too much. Just get yourself better.

The waiting to find out what exactly you are fighting is the worst. Worst thing I've ever had to do. But we are all gear for you.

Have you got a close network of support around you?

Thinking of you 

Xxxxx

I too was diagnosed on 29th November. Mine is grade 2 stage 4 because it is in my skin and chest wall. It is highly ER positive so have been put on an oestrogen inhibitor to shrink it and make surgery easier. They have also found a smaller lesion in the same breast and have had biopsy for that hopefully the medication will halt both. I should be on the medication for 6 to 9 months before surgery.

My CT and MRI scans showed no secondaries and no swollen lymph nodes so not sure what it is. It is not in my breast but on the bra line underneath that it why it is in the chest wall and skin.

I am quite a bit older than you - I am 72 but I am determined to fight this.

I have a very good support system luckily, a lovely boyfriend and amazing family and friends. I think my dark sense of humour carries us all through a tricky time.

Hopefully the CT scan wont declare any more bad news for me, as my breast nurse said, the chemo i am starting in jan will zap my whole body and fight it all regardless. Unsure as of yet how early i have caught it, i like to have thought of myself as an avid boob checker and deffo hadnt felt this lump before - but the fact its in my lymph nodes now would indicate it has been there a little while.

im hoping my age and the fact that i feel well in myself compeletly, will help me get through all the treatment as well as possible and i ll be good as new in no time. The uncertainity of it all however is a little daunting and is the only thing that plays on my mind.

thank you for all being so great and supportive! I hope you can all enjoy christmas somewhat despite having this news bearing down on us <3

sending lots of love to you all xxx

I have a very good support system luckily, a lovely boyfriend and amazing family and friends. I think my dark sense of humour carries us all through a tricky time.

Hopefully the CT scan wont declare any more bad news for me, as my breast nurse said, the chemo i am starting in jan will zap my whole body and fight it all regardless. Unsure as of yet how early i have caught it, i like to have thought of myself as an avid boob checker and deffo hadnt felt this lump before - but the fact its in my lymph nodes now would indicate it has been there a little while.

im hoping my age and the fact that i feel well in myself compeletly, will help me get through all the treatment as well as possible and i ll be good as new in no time. The uncertainity of it all however is a little daunting and is the only thing that plays on my mind.

thank you for all being so great and supportive! I hope you can all enjoy christmas somewhat despite having this news bearing down on us <3

sending lots of love to you all xxx

sorry to hear of your diagnosis especially being so young. 

I am glad you have a lot of support and on this forum too. 

I was diagnosed over a week ago, I am 41, it’s stage 3 but unsure of grade etc. I’ve to have 6 cycles of chemo, unsure at this stage what surgery outcome will be.

i am having my bone and ct scan this week, I am absolutely terrified, incase something shows up. 

Like you my chemo is starting in Jan, I think having support and having a positive mindset is the way to go xx

Have any of you lovely ladies watched Victoria Derbyshire's blog on her chemo? Defo worth a watch.....we all have uncertain times ahead but of something we can be certain, there is massive support on here for each and every one of us by each and every one of us...xxxx

Hi Marilyn 

yes, I have watched Victoria a Derbyshires blog, it’s definitely worth a watch as you say. 

My biggest fear at the moment is the ct and bone scan and if it shows anything. I also need to have a node biopsy, nothing is palpable under nodes nor on ultrasound, but I have a 5cm tumor.

as you say there is massive support on here. Thanks for taking the time to reply. I will keep you in my thoughts xx

And you will be in mine......please keep posting....I gain a lot of strength from you ladies xxxxxx

hi ladies sorry for being quiet over the Xmas period hope you all managed to enjoy it a little ️

I had my ct scan yesterday which thankfully showed as clear which was all I’ve been worrying about- that it had spread. Got a couple more scans of my breast coming up and an appointment with the fertility clinic Thursday to sort out freezing my eggs before starting chemo in the next few weeks!

I hope those who were waiting for their ct scan on this thread also get good results too!

stay strong and positive all of you, and know that myself and all these other amazing strong women are only a message away if you need us!

thinking of you all and sending lots of love xxxx

Delighted to read that your CT Scan came back clear, huge relief.

Wishing you lots of luck with your other appointments before you start chemo.

I had CT on Thursday,  and waiting for results, worried sick! Xx

Hi all

So glad to hear your news country girl, I bet you breathed a huge sigh of relief and slept a little better. 

I've not been online at all over Christmas, was trying to stop thinking about it all! Didn't work!

Hope you are all well and managed to have a nice Christmas despite everything. 

I start chemo on Wednesday, 3 of ec. Anyone have experience of this?

I'm having a post Christmas wobble! Xxx

thank you ladies it was a huge sigh of relief and has made me go more into warrior mode for sure - we got this! Purple 2018 I’m wishing you the best of luck for your ct results and hope it all comes back clear also!

good luck starting chemo lunamuna on Wednesday you’ll be fine I promise and you have all the support of the nurses and us I don’t have experience in that I’m afraid! It’s normal to have a wobble! My breast care nurse has been amazing to talk to if you have any concerns or worries!

let us know how you both get on, lots of love xxx