Hi Purple,

We have had a long wait for my father-in-law's funeral, as we have had to wait for relatives coming home from abroad. We are holding it on Friday, 8th. In the meantime, I was diagnosed with a third cancer last Monday. This is totally different to my previous cancers, as it is a mole on my face. I have been referred to the plastic surgeons to have this removed, as I will need a skin graft after surgery. It is situated very close to the eye and the nasal passage, which complicates matters, but we'll have to wait and see how it goes.

I am glad to hear that you are over the effects of chemo 1. Don't push yourself too much fi you are still feeling tired. I found that this was one of the things that I just could not work through and, eventually found that I had to give in to it. i think that if I'd accepted this in the first place, it might have been easier for me in the long run.

Great news about your MRI. You must be delighted that there is no spread. You said that you are now due to have an axilla ultrasound biopsy under local on Tuesday. This should get enough to save you having a SLNB, so don't worry about the possible need for a general anaesthetic.

It is worrying when you are having all these extra tests, but it is a sign that your consultant is being thorough. Different tests can highlight problems in different areas. It is only with an accurate diagosis that your care team can find the most effective form of treatment for you, so all this palaver will be worth it in the long run.

I am not a doctor, but this change of tack for biopsy sounds like good news and should heal quicker, so it should't hold you back for your next chemo session.

Don't forget to let us know how you get on on Tuesday.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Marlyn 

I am so sorry to hear that you need to have chemotherapy,  having being told you wouldn't.

Do you know what type and how many sessions?

You are a STRONG positive lady, and you will get through this too. 

I will keep in touch, and please do let me know how you are getting on. Lots of love, xxxx

Hi Marilyn

Sounds very similar to my chemo, I will also be on Herceptin for a year too. I do hope you get answers on Wed,

YES we CAN,and we WILL! Xxx

Hi Jolamine,

Firstly, I am so very sorry to learn of your recent diagnosis.  I do hope that this is an early stage cancer, that will be very treatable for you. I will keep you in my prayers, 

i am remaining positive, as I must continue to be, mainly for my 11 year old son.

i do suspect that even though the lymph nodes were bright on PET scan, perhaps the MRI has now given them more information, and they may believe that axilla ultrasound biopsy will be sufficient.

sending you my very best wishes and prayers Jolamine. Xxx

Hi Purple,

Thank you for your kind wishes.

I would certainly hope that your suspicions are correct and that the MRI has shown things up better and that, your consultant now feels that the axilla ultrasound biopsy will be enough. These are not bad at all, so try not to worry about them.

Fingers crossed for Tuesday! Have you told your son what you are going through yet?

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine

I am sorry I missed this post. I miss a few actually! Must be doing it wrong....

I am sorry you have been diagnosed again with the facial mole. My mum had this 2 years ago and had surgery that looked worse than it was, honest! She is fine now. I am starting radiotherapy on 6th Feb. I am not all worried about it. I am one of the lucky ladies having dodged the chemo. Sending much love and hope you get through this with your great positivity! X

Hi Purple 

I can see that you have been busy on your own journey! I am fine and starting radiotherapy next Weds. I am lucky as I don't need chemo. I wish you all the best for your treatment, keep in touch with Marlyn as she is about to start her next steps. We are all rooting for you both and you help us in our fight..

big hugs xx

Oh no.....been so wrapped up in meself lately....just read this,  now that really does suck!  And you still have the time and energy to support and encourage us....wow...

everything crossed for you lovely girl.....xxxxx

Hi Harvell, 

Wishing you all the best for your radiotherapy. Xx