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Alsopt
Alsopt Member Posts: 225 ✭
edited November 2015 in Day to day

hi ladies I've been very blessed to of had this support some days I post others I just watch and other days I pretend this is not happening ( yes denial can be a fine thing until we look in the mirror or there is more doctors) prior to diagnosis I was tripped up by one of my eight Burmese cats ( yes I love animals and 9 cats 3 dogs) Thai had become really weird he no longer slept on me the fall resulted in a cracked rib of which then I noticed a lump little did I know there was another upon my lumpectomy both were cancerous when I came home from lumpectomy he still wouldn't come near me after mascetomy he has never left my side I've finished 4 ACs first of 12 taxol done 3 months then of radio construction 5 yrs to follow of whichever drug today whilst with some bone pain here is a photo of my 8 nurses and doctors it's a long road the shock the pain the what ifs but I'm thankful I've got a lovely partner kids family and animals I had a career which I'll get back to and I've met some truely lovely ladies on here one of which we talk support regularly hi Anita 

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  • Kazzi
    Kazzi Member Posts: 263 ✭
    edited November 2015

    Hi beautiful,

    Glad to see your 'nurses and doctors' are helping out! All the best for the rest of  your treatment. (I'm just recovering from radiotherapy, hair is growing, & seeing oncologist to determine hormone stopping meds on Tuesday).

    Sending big hugs, Karen xx

  • Mira
    Mira Member Posts: 678 ✭
    edited November 2015

    Hi Anita,

    Animals know don't they!  I would be lost without my dog, he's old and slow but he gives great cuddles.

    Best of luck with it all.

    cheers

    Mira

  • Alsopt
    Alsopt Member Posts: 225 ✭
    edited November 2015

    Congrats let us know re the hormone meds I'm not up to that part yet so I don't think about it 

  • Alsopt
    Alsopt Member Posts: 225 ✭
    edited November 2015

    Thanks Mira yes they do xx 

  • Arleene
    Arleene Member Posts: 238 ✭
    edited November 2015

    Hi Tracey,

     I just love cats they are such intelligent animals, I am epileptic and All the cats I have ever had never left my side and they always knew when something was not right so I would listen to my furry companion and I would go and rest and sometimes something would happen but my cat socks would lay at my feet while I slept and would nudge me with his wet nose occasionally to see if I was okay who said animals can't talk I miss my cats especially socks he was my shadow. I am so happy that you are feeling that the taxol is easier I have round 4 of 12 tomorrow only 8 to go after tomorrow, talk to you soon.

    sending you a cuddle and a big smile and loads of positive energy

    love anitaxx????????????

  • DaisyMarigold
    DaisyMarigold Member Posts: 306 ✭
    edited November 2015

    Hi Anita - there's nothing like a loving, purring cat creeping up beside you and snuggling in when you're dealing with BC. My two always reminded me that things were still 'right with the world' and would eventually come right again for me, even if I was in pain and experiencing huge fears and desperation at the time. They know when you're sick or stressed, don't they. Well done with your crack feline medical team - I can just imagine the chorus of purrs when they cuddle up with you. Best of luck as you move along the road. There is an end to it. Pam xx

  • Alsopt
    Alsopt Member Posts: 225 ✭
    edited November 2015

    Thank you xx

  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Orbost, VictoriaPosts: 0
    edited November 2015

    They are the most warm and cuddly nurses that I've ever seen. Thanks for sharing. Sending you a big cuddle, Trace ??????

  • holly1981
    holly1981 Member Posts: 36 ✭
    edited November 2015

    Wow that is so true, our beautiful four legged friends never cease to amaze me!

    I have a stumpy tail cattle dog and he has been my constant snuggle bunny and best pal since he was a puppy. About two weeks before I was diagnosed with my BC he stopped letting me pat him and didn't want to come near me, very weird behaviour for him. The next week I found the lump and since the day I came home after my lumpectomy he has again not left my side! I wonder how they know?!

    Truly amazing. Best of luck with the continuing process of healing and enjoy much love and 'suppawt' from your friends :) xx

  • Gillian2069
    Gillian2069 Member Posts: 46
    edited November 2015

    Thanks for sharing your story - very similar to mine.

    I stopped Taxol in June after 9 treatments due to peripheral neuropathy. Now in November I still have some numbness in fingers and toes.

    Radiation finished at the end of August and I still tire easily some days. I've started a gym program (3x week) to rebuild strength and bone density which has fallen. I'm giving away my caps, beanie and scarves.

    One phase is over, and another is beginning.

    I'm sure you draw great comfort from your lovely animals. You need all the comfort and nurturing your team can provide. Soak it in!

    Love from

    Gillian

  • Alsopt
    Alsopt Member Posts: 225 ✭
    edited November 2015

    How u doing lovely? Think of you often xxx 

  • Alsopt
    Alsopt Member Posts: 225 ✭
    edited November 2015

    Hello Holly how lovely like your dog in particular one cat saved my life lol I am extreme I've noticed different things with all of them xxx loads of love Gal

  • Alsopt
    Alsopt Member Posts: 225 ✭
    edited November 2015

    Hey Gillian can hardly wait to finish chemo lol thus far 4 Acs 2 taxol down thus far it's bone pain with taxol but nothing compared to the AC I so want to be back at gym I think it's very strange how we all appreciate the small things now I was to wrapped up in work etc to see the simple go gal xx

  • Alsopt
    Alsopt Member Posts: 225 ✭
    edited November 2015

    Btw the hats wigs etc I'm ready to burn lol 

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