So you are new here Welcome aboard a really supportive forum

SoldierCrab

Thanks Ladies I think it is important that we acknowledge them and help them feel a part as soon as possible, I know I felt very scared and unsure when I first joined the online forum. I didn't know where to look first or what to ask etc. 

I also think we need to recognize the fact that more men are being diagnosed with BC and that we look at accommodating their needs. It really brought it home when I read the comment from a male on the intimacy after a diagnosis post..  

They will have different needs as we have but they must feel just as scared confused and angry at their diagnosis etc. 

Hugs and Energy to all 
Soldier Crab
  

Scared Mum

Agreed Alice,   I also felt very scared (hence my name lol ) and very unsure when I first joined the online forum. I didn't know where to look first or what to ask and you lovely ladies jumped right on in and helped me feel part of  the family. 
So welcome to all the new ladies and gentlemen that have joined the wonderful forum ask away no questions are silly in here 
Cheers Sue  

Sparkles

I am a big believer in the power of laughter - I am sure some of my Colleagues and friends have thought I am strange that I have been laughing so much during this roller coaster ride ..... but they are starting to laugh with me now

SoldierCrab

@Sparkles
at our local Daffodil Cottage  the staff loved it when I turned up in an Onesie
(I was Stitch from Lilo and stitch for the day)
to chemo as they had been saying how  I always tried to see the bright side to the whole process good or bad..

 I remember joking with my family about our septic tank during my chemo....  I said  "well all the worms in the septic tank are now bald, cant taste shit and don't give a shit" as the medications they had put me on made me feel totally zoned out .....My son was hysterical with laughter because we both could visualize these poor hairless worms  floating inside the tank thinking they were in  heaven

SoldierCrab

hello 

@Elyned  Welcome to the forum please read and ask questions we are supportive and are here to help you through this.

Alice 

SoldierCrab

hello to the following new members @dehart and @DeWet

Welcome Aboard!
We are a supportive group and will be more than happy to answer questions and point you in the right direction, when you need information that is reliable unlike Dr Google.... 
Alice 

SoldierCrab

Welcome @Pippy

SoldierCrab

Welcome @KB77 come in and read, ask any questions  we are a supportive group and we welcome everyone to the online forum. 
Alice 

Me2

Im just navigating my way through the maze that cancer is. However, i'm truly grateful for bcna and the support it offers. I hope after my hell is over i can help others navigate through theirs. 

SoldierCrab

Yes @Me2 I don't call it a journey I call it a Roller Coaster ride as it is like Hell at times..... we are all able even as newbies to encourage those around us. 
What stage of treatment are you up to? and how are you coping with it all? 
I am now (NED)  had my 4 year review earlier this month and will see them again next year for my last review. 


NED = no evidence of disease. 

Alice 

KB77

Soldier Crab said:

Welcome @KB77 come in and read, ask any questions  we are a supportive group and we welcome everyone to the online forum. 
Alice 

SoldierCrab

Hi @KB77

SoldierCrab

Welcome to @Pegasus2 and @bip333  if you need any help just ask we are all supportive and will help where we can. 

Alice 

SoldierCrab

Hello @Vallerina  welcome to the online forum. 

SoldierCrab

Hello @CateH welcome to the online forum. we are a very supportive group of men and women and we are happy for you to ask questions, rant, cry or laugh with us... we dont bite