Hi BigJean,

A very warm welcome to our forum, although I'm sorry for the reason you've joined. I hope that your results on Tuesday can help to put your mind at rest. Even if the news is not so good, it helps to know what the next moves are and puts a more positive slant on things.

I suspect that the pain in your back is consequential to your diagnosis. We always seem to think the worst and develop all sorts of additional symptoms. In most cases this seems to be due to stress.

I have lost my mum to breast cancer and, have had 2 bouts myself within the past 9 years. Waiting for results is always one of the most stressful times of a cancer journey. Try to keep yourself distracted by other pursuits and do your best to stay away from Google. The fact that you are healthy and have never smoked, should stand you in good stead with any treatment needed.

Do please keep in touch and let us know how you get on on Tuesday. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine ,

thank you for your kind words . I’m so sorry you lost your mum and you going through it twice . I am not going to let it get me down just back from a big walk with my family and I feel great . That’s the weird thing I don’t feel sick at all . 

I’ll let you know how I get on on Tuesday but I am ready to fight 

talk soon xx

Hi WL

wishing you all the best today with the start of the chemo x

mejules 

Hi bigjean

how are you doing? X hope you feel better after your first few days of chemo? X 

Hi Mejules,

I am glad to hear that you have now got your mastectomy and lymph node clearance behind you. You're lucky that you only have one side like an ironing board. I had large breasts which were my pride and joy, but now I am as flat as a pancake all over the frontal area!

It's good to be home so quickly after surgery and, I hope that you don't need your drain for much longer.

Be good to yourself for the next couple of weeks!

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Wollylamb,

I wonder whether or not you started your chemo today? I hope that your wound has healed sufficiently to allow this and that you are now on your way.

Thinking of you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi mejules , 

im really good this week , feel back to “normal “, ready for the next session this Friday!! 

Really great to hear you are at home and recovering well after your surgery. I think that’s the part I’m dreading the most ! But hey I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it . 

Talk soon 

J xx

Hi Jolamine, 

lovely to hear from you , hope you are keeping well ?

All good this week , ready to face second round of chemo this Friday, was back at the hospital last Friday to have my bloods checked and all are good so on to round 2 . 

Just hoping I don’t get as sick as I was the first time !! 

Talk soon 

J xx

hi everyone, sorry I’ve been a little quite.

Big Jean- glad you are ready for your next round, I can’t believe how quickly it’s come around.

Mejules- so pleased that you’ve had your op and you are recovering, what’s the next stage in the plan for you?

I unfortunately haven’t started Chemo, wound was infected so had to have antibiotics. Anyway I’m scheduled to start on the 28th, talking to the oncologist we will go ahead even if the wound hasn’t healed totally as we need to get the treatment started. I’m worried about this to be honest, it’s playing on my mind, but then I remind myself that she is the expert and wouldn’t put me at any unnecessary risk. I’m frustrated and a bit low this week. Kids are on half term next week so a great week to start my treatment!!!

Jolamine- thanks for keeping in touch, I really appreciate it. 

WL

Hi BigJean,

I'm glad to hear that you are fighting fit this week and ready for round two. Have you got a different anti nausea medication to take to overcome your sickness this time? Make sure to mention the bad reaction you had last time before you start this one.

I'm hoping and praying that it all goes well for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Wollylamb,

I had a feeling that this might happen. You must be very disappointed. Still, in the bigger scheme of things it is only another week. I am sure that this sounds like forever to you at present, but it shouldn't have any adverse effects.

I am sure that your oncologist wouldn't put you at any unnecessary risks. She is doing this all the time and knows exactly what she is doing.

I agree that next week is not the ideal time for the kids half-term, but you can enjoy the long week-end together before you start treatment.

I shall be thinking of you on Tuesday and hope that it goes well.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thanks Jolamine.

you are right, it’s only another week.... and more time to heal from the appendix op.   I just wish it was properly healed then I would feel better. 

It is what it is.

WL

Thanks Jolamine.

you are right, it’s only another week.... and more time to heal from the appendix op.   I just wish it was properly healed then I would feel better. 

It is what it is.

WL

Hi Woolylamb,

I know the frustration. My biopsy stitches still have not healed, nearly 3 months after I got them. This is despite having antibiotic tablets and cream to apply. Fortunately, it is the biopsy on my leg that is giving trouble and not the one on my face, which was carried out on the same day.

I am lucky in that I am not waiting for any further treatment, but I am sure that you just want to get on with it now. Unfortunately, worry won't heal it any quicker. As you rightly say. It is what it is.

I hope that you manage to enjoy the holiday weekend withthe family.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx