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Year three N E D
So technically it was Thursday but anyhoo...stuff got in the way. We've been pinking it up at work for the last couple of weeks. Yes, I still like pink, the brighter and blingier the better. So that's been a lot of fun and we've raised a good deal of money. I am grateful for my job it keeps me appreciative for what I have.…
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Cancer is a Part of Me
I have been living with cancer now for 13 years. It would be stupid of me to say that cancer has not changed me over the years. My illness is terminal but treatable and I still have a very good quality of life. I now accept cancer as part of my being. It has certainly affected me physically and mentally. During my journey…
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About to enter survivorship
Well peeps. In three days I will finish radiation and enter survivorship. The bold strong young lady you all met in February has changed significantly. Still strong but wow what a hard 6 months it's been. Having hormone positive BC so young has challenged me physically and mentally more than I was ever prepared for, even…
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life after tamoxifen
Hi All, This is my first time posting. I was one of those that coped better trying to forget about breast cancer. I had a breast removed, chemo, radiation and currently in my 6th year of Tamoxifen. (It was originally prescribed for 5 years then almost flippantly my surgeon said lets make it 10 years).Tamoxifen has…
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An Onerous Life
Once I was declared clear of cancer in April 2018, 1 year after diagnosis, I slowly dropped out of the BCNA forum. I found every new story to be more distressing than the last and I couldn't hold back the tears to read. I felt I had nothing further to offer other than negative things, my life was not getting any prettier.…
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Survivor guilt
Feeling something this week I didn’t expect. Almost 2 years down the track from diagnosis and mastectomy I lost a close friend to the big C this week. Younger than me. We grew up together- families very close. Couldn’t believe how hard it impacted me- more than losing anyone before. After a few days I have come to the…
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Iron deficiency
Hi all, has anyone had an iron deficiency post chemo/radio and whilst on hormones treatment. I have not had my period in over 12 months (I’m 42) and find it strange to have mild iron deficiency... especially when my diet has not changed. GP wants me to take iron tablets for 2 months. Oncologist wants to see me... thanks
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Let’s talk about hair... less techniques
thanks to all for your support through this forum for the ongoing laughs, cries and cathartic releases - geez couldn’t have done it without you !! So, had my last Rads this week and after surgery, chemo and Rads - just one more Op to remove my port and I’m done ! ... Yahoo !! ... you know when things are almost returning…
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Annual Review
So this years annual review with the breast suregon had a bit more than the 4 minute discussion. (Yep 500 k drive for 4 minutes usually) This year we discussed my allergan implants. We discussed I had both tits cut off so not to become a worrying mess as my first cancer was consealed by breast density until I could feel…
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Life after active treatment- books?
Hi ladies, My Radiotherapy is now complete and I started on Tamoxifen a couple of weeks ago. Back to work and trying to get back to a ‘normal’ life, everything feels different, looks different. The prospect of losing everything has changed everything. Wondering if anyone has read any good books on the topic? Or online…
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Feeling positive
I have been back to the surgeon today for the results of my first mammogram and ultrasound since finishing treatment. Good news, everything looks fine other than a bit of residual swelling and stiffness under my arm. Don’t have to see her again for 12 months, next appointment will be the rad oncologist in December. 😊
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Back from the outback and scan day tomorrow.
Hi everybody. I have been AWOL for a bit and I do hope everyone is going along ok with whatever stage of the rollercoaster you're dealing with. My "say yes to all invitations without thinking" policy has had me trekking all over the place. Some of you may know my not so fondness for camping, nor road trips, but I had…
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Checking in and needing some connection-Struggling and lonely.
H everyone Been a few months since checking in. Last time I was experiencing a lot of sadness. I having been seeing a psychologist weekly to work through all the issues that arise post treatment etc, as I titled my last post shifting priorities. So much has changed and continues to change. We moved house because I just…
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What to expect when coming off tamoxifen - your experience?
In a few months time I come off the hormone blocking drug, tamoxifen, which I'll have been on for ten years. What withdrawal symptoms can I expect to feel and how long may they last before returning to 'normal'? I ask because a few years ago, I forgot my drugs while on holiday, and didn't have it for a couple of weeks and…
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On the spot
I had to make a decision today and my response was based on what I currently feel up to coping with. Hubby is very disappointed. My previous fantastic feeling has since plummeted. I feel BC has robbed both of us of so much. Maybe I just need to get away. Thank you ladies for being here for me. I’ll feel better tomorrow.