Good morning Mich8,

  That's kind of you to want to help fellow warriors. Appointments and treatment does seem to become our main focus and I would imagine when they are no longer around it does feel like the security blanket you have had is no longer there.Groups like this are a good way of still getting support and reassurance I would think.  Appointments have now become my social life now that I'm shielding . 
 

  I also felt I'd done something wrong despite having a healthy lifestyle. I now just tell myself I was unfortunate to win a prize in the most rubbish lottery game going that I didn't even buy a ticket for! So as far as digestives go - keep on eating them in moderation and enjoy  

  It's good to hear that although some of your treatment is ongoing that you have come out of the other side and have learned to do what is right for you. 
I hope the sun is shining where you are x 

Good morning Alison,

  I hope you do find it helpful, I found it just helps me to switch my brain off for a while as I was becoming all consumed by breast cancer. 
 Thanks,I will take a look at the Victoria Derbyshire diaries. I've also read a blog called "It's all gone *** up", it's a more humorous but honest account of a lady with breast cancer. And goodness knows we could all do with a laugh in our situation. 
 No doubt we will have wobbles but we WILL get through this! And you waffle away as I'm certainly finding it helpful sharing my thoughts and journey with someone in a similar position.

 Take cate x

Hi Sam and yes I agree about problems getting all-consuming.  These last few weeks I've been talking to a friend who has survived several bouts of different cancers (he's now 80) and one of the things he said was to really try not to let it take over my mind completely.  His advice, if he were me, was "they've told me it's treatable, I'm going to believe them, and I'm going to get on with life as best I can in the meantime".  Another thing he said which I found helpful was "I'm confident you have the resources to deal with whatever comes your way".  These situations seem to be mental as well as physical struggles.  Another phrase to add to my mantras then is your "we WILL get through this!" 

xx

Good morning Alison,

  Just thought I'd check in to see how you're getting along.Hoping you're keeping ok and some progress has been made with your treatment plan. Take care Sam x 

Hi Sam,

I've had the breast MRI and CT scans but still waiting to hear about the bone scan appointment.  I'm trying to keep my worrying under control but every now and then I go down the 'what if it's spread' path which is so scary.

How are you getting on? xx

EDIT: Just found out that the Bone scan will be on Friday

Hi Alison, 

 That's good news you now have an appointment for your bone scan. Hopefully it won't be too long to wait for all of your results. I found that the most anxious time despite the consultant saying the scans were precautionary. I felt like it was constantly on my mind, and the slightest of twinges made me fear the worst. 
 Things moved quickly with me last week once getting the results. As I'd been shielding I was given 24hrs notice of surgery! I'm now back home relaxing, recovering and trying not to strangle myself with the drain. A few weeks to wait now for results from the lymph nodes before I find out the next step. 
 Hope you're managing to keep distracted. Take care x 

Wow, things have moved quickly for you Sam.  I hope the recovery goes well.

Sending hugs,

Alison xx