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Help! What should I do?
i was diagnosed with breast cancer on Thursday the 8th November and am currently trying to get in to see a breast surgeon. So far my doctor can only get me an appointment on the 23rd Nov which 11 days away. Another surgeon can see me on Friday the 16th Nov but can't operate until the 7th Dec. what should I do? This waiting…
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Detox and Stress
I finally found a day spa that would treat me IF I got a letter from the doctor. My Oncologist tound this funny and wrote that I was medically fit. My daughter objected to that as she says mental is part of medical. Cheeky 30yr old brat. Anyway, I had full body exfoliation, wrap and massage. Oh, it felt soooooo good. Fast…
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Can’t Sleep
Hi, I was diagnosed Thursday after a routine mammogram screening call back. So hard to understand and everything has moved so fast. Booked in for surgery on Wednesday next week. Had to make the decision yesterday about mastectomy or breast conservation. Still have to tell the children and other family members. Booked in my…
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2 years and a third of a breast ago
This time two years ago, I was at my mum’s house in deep devastation, all cried out, shock manifesting in my body all over, listening to my cat purring, stunned and numbed and quietly sitting with the new knowledge that I had stage 3 breast cancer. Making a pact with myself to either fight the fucker and live or hurry up…
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An interesting read
I think we can all relate to this girls story https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/surviving-breast-cancer_us_5bce13e8e4b0a8f17eef3512?fbclid=IwAR2qTrKUOW57clE5yueJCsKykyPLroM9TniEoSF3LI6pvcNrFeNc8Q9XEBw
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Invasion of the body snatcher
So all week I have been taking neurofen to dull a persistently throbbing tooth. In my heart of hearts I know I have to make a dentist appointment. But you know what? I was diagnosed end April, double mastectomy a fortnight later, reconstruction 3 weeks ago. Amidst all that I had root canal and a tooth extraction. And I’m…
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Get Real
So I woke up this morning not wanting to deal with non real people. After posting the thread on unspoken thoughts it got me rattled. People ask me how I am but answer for me because they don't want to really know. "How are you you look amazing it is so good to see you so positive every week" How do you respond to that? It…
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A roller coaster week for me
On Monday worrying about a new lump and waiting for an ultrasound of my left breast. On Tuesday the ultrasound showed it was definitely scar tissue re-organising itself after lumpectomy in June 2017 - Yaaay!!! On Wednesday went to my first Encore class. Fantastic leader and group, in the pool every week, and belly dancing…
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Vulnerability & Shame - Speaker
One of the guest speakers at the BC lunch I went to last week was talking about vulnerability and shame. I have to admit to being a little bit over the self-help pstcho-babble and inwardly cringed when we were asked to talk to our neighbours at the table but it turned out to be a very interesting presentation. It's based…
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Bladder cancer
Has anyone had their breast cancer go to the bladder. I recently went to Dr for stomach pain /discomfort and after cat scan was told I have a 17mm lump in my bladder the dr has told me that this would not be causing the discomfort in my abdomen but of course now I am worried that it is cancer I don't think I'm strong…
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What are you doing for your mental health?
This question was posed on the radio this morning. Some don't get enough sleep, some are at a stage where the roles reverse and they take on caring for parents as well as their own children and career et cetera Just posing the question for quiet reflection. Take care and take care of yourself