Staying positive

Oh No, what a bugger. What has gone wrong now?

I sorry to hear that and hope you are okay.

Thinking of you.

Lots of love, Mich xoxo

hey Deb

That is excellent news, well done. I am glad things are falling in to place a bit better for you now and you have your support around you. My dog and my chickens were my saviours some times.

It is a bumpy track but you can do it. Keep in touch.

Lots of love, Mich xoxo

Hi Deb,

I'm 18months out of treatment now for Stage 2 grade 3 Triple Negative breast cancer. I'd like you to know that there IS light at the end of the tunnel. I'm back at work now, and feeling really healthy and happy. Last year I had a full breast reconstruction and I've made dietary and lifestyle changes that keep me feeling positive and well.

Yes, chemo is the worst. But it does end and then life begins again. I found a lot of support through Cancer Council Support Groups and BCNA forums, blogs and conferences. This website is the best! Any questions? Just post, and someone will answer them for you.

It sucks that you've had to move from home from treatment but try and find some positives in it. There is always a positive if you look hard enough! That's what keeps me going.....

Look after yourself. pamper yourself when you can, and don't ever feel GUILTY for saying no!

Good luck with the rest of the treatment.

xx

Hey Deb

Thanks for reaching out, you are not alone through this cause we are here for you. I am not in Qld at all so I am no help in that department but i am here for a chat if you need.

I was like you in that I suffered a lot of pain and fatigue with little nausea. I was on very strong pain killers and pain patches to try and keep pain under control. I also suffered nerve pain. I had no choice but to rely on the pain medications to get me through at that time. I found I didn't go far from my bed or the couch through my whole chemo treatment, not cause I didn't want to but I just wasn't up for it. I used to get really frustrated and mentally beat myself up over it where as now I look back and wish I just accepted it and went with it. There is plenty of time for getting back to everything when you are well again.

It is such a shame you have had to move closer to hospitals. I also live 400klms north of Perth so I spent my time commuting either by car, transwa bus or plane to Perth for my treatments and then spent 7 weeks in accomodation in Perth for my radiotherapy. Hubby worked away so I did the majority of my treatment on my own. It is doable but it was tough so I do understand what you are going through.

Do you have family and friends close to you who can support you?, I certainly hope so. I am also hoping you are able to connect with further support now you are in Qld. Cancer Council should be able to put you in contact with someone but i hope there are girls on line here who can help.

Thinking of you and wishing you all the best of care and attention, I am here for a chat if you need me.

Lots of love, Mich xoxo

Hey Deb

Thanks for reaching out, you are not alone through this cause we are here for you. I am not in Qld at all so I am no help in that department but i am here for a chat if you need.

I was like you in that I suffered a lot of pain and fatigue with little nausea. I was on very strong pain killers and pain patches to try and keep pain under control. I also suffered nerve pain. I had no choice but to rely on the pain medications to get me through at that time. I found I didn't go far from my bed or the couch through my whole chemo treatment, not cause I didn't want to but I just wasn't up for it. I used to get really frustrated and mentally beat myself up over it where as now I look back and wish I just accepted it and went with it. There is plenty of time for getting back to everything when you are well again.

It is such a shame you have had to move closer to hospitals. I also live 400klms north of Perth so I spent my time commuting either by car, transwa bus or plane to Perth for my treatments and then spent 7 weeks in accomodation in Perth for my radiotherapy. Hubby worked away so I did the majority of my treatment on my own. It is doable but it was tough so I do understand what you are going through.

Do you have family and friends close to you who can support you?, I certainly hope so. I am also hoping you are able to connect with further support now you are in Qld. Cancer Council should be able to put you in contact with someone but i hope there are girls on line here who can help.

Thinking of you and wishing you all the best of care and attention, I am here for a chat if you need me.

Lots of love, Mich xoxo