Hi all, I just thought I would introduce myself :)
My name is Meghan & I am 47. I was diagnosed on 1/6/2011. I underwent 6 rounds of chemo, a double mastectomy & 25 rounds of radiation.
Also 1 week ago I had a radical hystorectomy including ovary removal.
I find it very difficult if not impossible to start living again. I am hoping to make small steps toward this soon :)
Anyway, that is all I have to say for now :) Blessings to all
I am so glad that you have joined the group.
This will give you an opportunity to speak.........and be heard....not by everyone because they have busy lives, but almost certainly by someone.........
Give yourself a chance to put down on paper the little voices in your head that give you concerns.
My experience is that even my family don't want to know all of how I am feeling....they want to get on with their lives and they just want to know that the cancer is gone.
Out there in the forum, you will find someone who has been somewhere near where you are ....and if not, then there will be someone who takes the time to extend a message to you in an endeavour to not leave you on your own.
This is where this forum works.
I am so glad that you have joined the group.
This will give you an opportunity to speak.........and be heard....not by everyone because they have busy lives, but almost certainly by someone.........
Give yourself a chance to put down on paper the little voices in your head that give you concerns.
My experience is that even my family don't want to know all of how I am feeling....they want to get on with their lives and they just want to know that the cancer is gone.
Out there in the forum, you will find someone who has been somewhere near where you are ....and if not, then there will be someone who takes the time to extend a message to you in an endeavour to not leave you on your own.
This is where this forum works.
Hi Robyn, my BC was hormone receptive & I was on Tamoxifen for over 15 months. I put on over 30 kilos :( It was a case of - maybe the cancer will come back or I will get diabetes and/or heart disease. I was offered Zoladex but after reading about it I also refused that :) My GP & I fought hard to have the hysterectomy done & my Onc was against it. In fact he laughed at me when I suggested it. Luckily my gyno was more receptive & immediately agreed.
I guess for me now the hardest thing is **What do I have left that identifies me as a woman**
I live with my daughter, son in law & 2 small grandchildren, who make me smile like there is no tomorrow.
I will pop in regularly & thank you for the welcome, Megs
