BAD NEWS PLEASE HELP ABSOLUTELY DISTRAUGHT

So yes I am going to try this first and keep what immunity I need to fight. And as Forrest Gump says "thats all I have to say about that" Good luck to all.

Hi Sam I hope you're going okay! Love your Forrest quote! What a great movie!
Take care sending you a virtual hug 

@Fraser I agree for sure, bit confusing! I actually went back and read the entire thread from beginning to end. x

@Sam09 ... Really happy you coped well with your chosen treatment.

I know, for me, it was a case of couldnt wait to start chemo. We are all different though & choose to go different paths with our treatment & what we feel is right for us.

I saw the chemo drugs as little pacmen with their munching mouths going thru my system munching the cancer cells as they went & I have chosen, now that chemo is over, to take anastrozole (arimidex) daily &, as my mets are in my bones, I also take calcium & vitamin D daily.

I also choose to be active (I run, 5km weekly at parkrun & also to participate in official events like City2Sea) & to eat as organically & healthily as I can. That is not to say I dont have cake or something considered equally naughty when the mood strikes me...

I consider myself very lucky that apart from chemo hairloss I have suffered relatively few side effects.

Keep up the positivety :) , I look for a postive in everything. For instance, when my hair fell out, (as much as I didnt want it to) I took the attitude - cool now I can just get up in the morning & put it on instead of spending 1/2 an hour washing, drying & styling it, more time for ME!!!

Cate

Good to hear you survived and the staff were nice. I like following treatment posts and learning what's available. The trouble with cancer is there no strong definite reason people get it nor what works for one will definitely work for another. I really hope it works nicely for you and all these worries will be a thing of the past. I get angry about things too. Don't worry it is a natural emotion and healthy. Some of us cry, some get mad, some get depressed, we're all different that way as well. We're here for you. <3 

Dear all

The great benefit of this site is that everyone has different views. We don't have to agree with them, let alone accept them. We can simply act on the advice that resonates and leave the rest. I can't imagine anyone contributes to this site other than to try and help. We know we all have different ways of coping. So let's remember how much we have in common.. 

Hi primek
Thank you for your apology, yes I would prefer posts that are cheerful and not morbid as yours was.  Um I don't know where you got the idea I was doing chemo. certainly not so don't be pleased.

@Sam09 I am so sorry I've  upset you. That was not my intention. Please don't  feel you need to leave. I won't  post if you prefer. I am pleased you chose to have the chemo and and although a reaction it was handled well. I wish you well and hope all goes well. Again my apologies for upsetting you.

And Iserbrown Your Adorable thank you  :)

Hi Ladies
                  Well 6 hours of infusions on monday and a reaction but hey I lived. The staff were great really and my veins always collapse and they cant get the drip in my small veins but that to was bearable. I appreciate your kind thoughts very much. Primek I am sorry I do not appreciate such a morbid post at all!!!!!!!!!!!!  I found that distressing. Telling me think about the people I am leaving behind. Im sorry I am not thinking about going anywhere and intend to try to beat this as I am sure we all are. Just because I dont want chemo doesnt mean I am going to die before you or anyone else. Chemo or not herceptin was developed to work and perjeta to also shrink tumors I have a university degree so I am not stupid. In fact the post upset me so much I think I will leave this website. I like positive people not people who send morbid depressing posts to me was that supposed to be cheer to me. The photo was just plain morbid what was that. I do not need this.   Please if you cannot be positive because I have different ideas to yourself then keep your posts to yourself. But to all you other beautiful souls thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kind comments. Perhaps watch the movie living proof about the guy who discovered herceptin he didnt hesitate to say it saves lives with breast cancer her 2 positive and made no mention that it has to be with chemo. There are many countries in the world chemo is not a rule to have to have before herceptin just our  government that make this a requirement.   And I personally know 2 people who recently died from the side effects of chemo, it kills all your white blood cells when your body needs them most. So yes I am going to try this first and keep what immunity I need to fight. And as Forrest Gump says "thats all I have to say about that" Good luck to all.