Hi Mellie

not seeking advice or support isn't going to help you, it may be nothing to worry about, but without asking the doctor or support nurses you are worrying and giving yourself stress.

If it is a return of cancer the earlier it is confirmed and treated the better it will be for you.

I hope you get the confidence to speak to your doctor or support nurse soon.

Pete

Hi Pete. Thank you for replying. I know it's best that I speak to someone but I just can't. Hopefully I will work up the courage at some point. I just want a bit of normality and to forget about everything . Best wishes to you. X

Hi Mellie

I was diagnosed with bowel cancer early this year and had to have surgery, I was under the impression that this was the remove and be clear option, unfortunately several weeks into my recovery I received a call saying I was being referred for chemo as the biopsy had shown cancerous cells in the lymph node that was removed at the time.

That call was worse than the initial diagnosis, I was really knocked back, it was later explained the chemo was a preventative treatment, belt and braces option!

I hope you can build up the courage to make the call!

Hi pb2121. Thank you for the reply. I think I just need to give myself a severe talking to. It's just scary but I suppose I need to do it. Best wishes to you. Mellie x

Wow that made me cry. I will call for an appointment tomorrow. Thank you for your help and take care. X

Hi Mellie,

I agree with Pete and Lorraine.

I had a grade one breast cancer and was told that it was a less aggressive type of cancer. I initially had a lumpectomy, but 6 months later I discovered a lump in my other breast. Fortunately, this turned out to be benign. Almost a year to the date of my initial surgery, I discovered a lump in my original breast and, this time I wasn't so lucky and had a double mastectomy.

It is scary to be in this position. Some of the pain that you are describing could be a side-effect of the Letrozole. I had a number of side-effects when I was taking this, although some people have no problens at all. I ended up having both my knees replaced, but I would still take it again to keep cancer at bay. I was first diagnosed 11 years ago and, had my second surgery 10 years ago.

You are worried anyway, so why not see your GP and put your mind at rest? Please do make that appointment first thing tomorrow morning and, I hope that there is a simpler solution for your pain than cancer.

Please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Good morning jolamine. Thank you, I will definitely keep in touch and let you know how I get on. It's been lovely to speak to people who have been through this, I don't have anyone around me that has. My hubby has been fantastic through out, but tells me that I'm over reacting when something hurts or feels weird as he thinks you had the surgery and chemo so thats it cancer gone. Take care and best wishes. Mellie x

Hi Mellie,

If only your journey was as simple as your hubby expects it to be! We all get over emotional after a cancer diagnosis and the fear of recurrence is a very real worry for many of us. We also imagine that every little ache or pain is cancer back again. You know your own body best, so don't hesitate to get it checked out.

Have you been given a breast care nurse? This is just the sort of situation that she is there for. If you give her a phone, you may get an answering machine, but she will usually get back to you fairly quickly. I have found my nurse very hekpful throughout the years.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx