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Christmas Eve Greetings
Hello lovely people,
The combination of Christmas preparations and navigating chemo got a bit hectic for me, but finally on Christmas Eve I'm catching my breath and able to enjoy it a little bit (also my feet are starting to work again and my sense of taste is hopefully coming back!).
But it means I haven't been posting very much on the forum, and a couple of times I have looked and seen new members (the people we never wanted to have to join our club...) that I had something to share but I didn't have time to write - I'm sure there's lots of us thinking very kind thoughts and prayers towards you as you enlist in this battle - especially facing up to diagnosis close to Christmas.
This is such a lovely forum and I very much appreciate all the encouragement and positivity and laughs you have been giving me.
Wishing you all a lovely Christmas filled with a little forgetfulness and fun at least for a day or two.
Helen 
Done!
Yay! It's been 9+ years since diagnosis, surgery, treatments and my Oncologist has set me free! No more Aromatose Inhibitors, Tamoxifen. I have been on Tamoxifen, Letrozole, Aromasin and back to Tamoxifen.
I endured the time with no breaks. Occasional side effects but the last couple of years side effects dominated. Legs swollen from the knees down and painful at night. Wearing compression socks!
Had all other tests including Ultrasound on the heart as process of elimination. I am a carer for a younger sister with Dementia so I would say stress and Tamoxifen played a part.
Now it's weird not to take something as I was so disciplined.
Hug those near and dear as you just don't know
Take care
Those starting out hopefully you'll soon be where I am at, ecstatic and pleased that I persevered.....
I endured the time with no breaks. Occasional side effects but the last couple of years side effects dominated. Legs swollen from the knees down and painful at night. Wearing compression socks!
Had all other tests including Ultrasound on the heart as process of elimination. I am a carer for a younger sister with Dementia so I would say stress and Tamoxifen played a part.
Now it's weird not to take something as I was so disciplined.
Hug those near and dear as you just don't know
Take care
Those starting out hopefully you'll soon be where I am at, ecstatic and pleased that I persevered.....
iserbrown
14
Re: High grade DCIS in Brisbane
Words cannot describe the warmth in my heart at this moment.Thank you so much! I have downloaded all the pdfs and will go through carefully.I am feeling very confident about my follow up appointment next week.
winwin14
5
Happy Halloween Y'All
Hi all.
Just thought I'd pop in and celebrate with everyone that today is my 8 yrs NED anniversary.
Wow, where did the time go?
This time 8 years ago I was where a lot of the newly diagnosed people are at the moment. A limbo land of fog and unknowing. In hospital after surgery with a million things running through my brain about what the next year was going to be like with recovery from surgery, chemo and radiation. I feel for you I really do. Still gives me the cold shivers thinking about it.
For those just starting on the rollercoaster, one breath at a time, and just keep going one foot in front of the other.
Eventually, you'll come fly out of the fog and into the sunshine,
You've got this, and you'll find a strength inside you never thought you had—although you probably won't realize it for a while.
You also learn that you have a very low tolerance for bullshit, peoples whinging and worrying about the small stuff.
Look for those moments of brilliance in the every day.
I've never really celebrated as such each year but this time I decided to have an 8yr/Halloween party. Plus I love a good costume party so why not.
I'm off to make ghosts and creepy stuff.
Oh and Witches brew cocktails!
Love to all. xoxox
Just thought I'd pop in and celebrate with everyone that today is my 8 yrs NED anniversary.
Wow, where did the time go?
This time 8 years ago I was where a lot of the newly diagnosed people are at the moment. A limbo land of fog and unknowing. In hospital after surgery with a million things running through my brain about what the next year was going to be like with recovery from surgery, chemo and radiation. I feel for you I really do. Still gives me the cold shivers thinking about it.
For those just starting on the rollercoaster, one breath at a time, and just keep going one foot in front of the other.
Eventually, you'll come fly out of the fog and into the sunshine,
You've got this, and you'll find a strength inside you never thought you had—although you probably won't realize it for a while.
You also learn that you have a very low tolerance for bullshit, peoples whinging and worrying about the small stuff.
Look for those moments of brilliance in the every day.
I've never really celebrated as such each year but this time I decided to have an 8yr/Halloween party. Plus I love a good costume party so why not.
I'm off to make ghosts and creepy stuff.
Oh and Witches brew cocktails!
Love to all. xoxox
kezmusc
10
It’s a balancing act.
Hello, after a whirlwind 6 weeks of tests, scans etc. I have been diagnosed with stage 3 high grade left breast carcinoma with auxiliary node metastasis, oestrogen and progesterone positive. To say it’s been a shock is an understatement especially after recently having 10 year all clear of a previous cancer. I have recently undergone surgery and feeling uncomfortable and frustrated as I am normally very active and involved in the community. I guess I don’t know what to do, how to feel. Isn’t it interesting how some people are so supportive and caring and others avoid you almost like they are scared to catch something. How do I manage my caring of elderly parents and supporting children with young families, plus an overwhelmed husband.
I am 64, turning 65 next week, treatment at Wonthaggi hospital.
Thank goodness for my wonderful daughter.
scram
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New here
hello everyone my name is susan I’m 51 and live in Tasmania just been diagnosed with HER2 positive stage 3 was abit of a shock have had a full on mth of test scans ultrasound pet scans ect having surgery on the 29th followed my chemo and radiation.its great to have somewhere to go for information and others that are or have been goin though this as it’s abit scary.
Re: Baring all
Horses for courses. Part of being a good friend is understanding the sensitivities of others (and likewise forgiving a bit of stepping on toes!). But surely the standard is - follow the lead of the person concerned - if he/she doesn’t raise the matter, don’t you do it! Personally, I don’t have any problem about someone referring to my having had cancer, most people know that by now, there’s always the hope that knowing someone has had cancer, is still around and looking perfectly healthy, may help someone still struggling with early bad news. I’ve never been in the habit of whipping off my clothes in front of others, but years of examinations have made me quite blase about doing it when required. I have a large scar, some may find it ugly, neither I nor my partner do and that’s as far as it needs to go really. I take some joy in my body - it’s undeniably old, a bit battered and some bits are not entirely reliable but it’s done a great deal, had a lot of fun, seen me through some scary things and continued to contribute to daily discovery and satisfaction. It’ll do
me.
me.
Afraser
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