Anxious weekend ahead
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Hi girls, on day 10 of Xeloda and other than feeling a bit tired earlier at night than usual everything else is normal. I guess that's the hardest part of this whole diagnosis as I feel so well and yes I know I should be very thankful for that! I am very grateful that I was able to start my treatment so quickly as it was less than a week after my diagnosis and with every part of me I am hoping that this cancer is stopped dead in it's sneaky tracks or at the very least contained. I have scans coming up after I finish my 3rd cycle and am so scared of what they might find, but also am holding on to the positive of what they might also show ( that Xeloda has worked for me ) I know that there are numerous treatment options if anything does flare but we have a holiday planned in September and I just want to be able to enjoy those 2 weeks without the cancer crap! It is still very surreal that I now have a secondary cancer that will be part of my life forever but I am dealing with that the best way I know how and facing it for what it is. Cancer is part of our lives now but it doesn't change us or define who we are, guess it makes us a lot more resilient and definitely stronger. All of us here face our own battles and we definitely gain from being part of this forum, we not only learn from each others experiences and trials, support each other when things are crap but also have formed a great support network for every one here , there are also some laughs along the way!8
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@Kat09 so great to hear from you, I was thinking of you the past few days, and was going to check in! Sounds like you are managing quite well on the Xeloda. I agree I think we can all resonate with that sentiment, that we never felt unwell, for me it was only ever treatment that made me unwell or has changed my quality of life...so strange isn't it?
One step at a time as you know is the only way to tackle this, you have alot to get your head around. I think you are doing an incredible job at being honest. I'm with you, I look forward to hearing some good news after the next scans!
I think this is the essence of what the Forum is about, the shared experiences but most importantly above all else is the support we show. As much as our loved ones are so amazing! they don't quite get the complexity of the whole thing in the same way as someone having gone through it. I too have always said this doesn't define us in anyway..x
I love your spark, your attitude and agree humor is everything!!! Keep on going!! big hugs xoxoxo5 -
@melclarity as usual Mel your words and sentiments are heartfelt and I'm really glad that we got to know each other albeit virtually xo. Thanks as always @iserbrown you also a great support to all of us on the forum x. For all of the new members facing the uncertainty of what treatment paths lay ahead of you trust in the support and understanding that you will receive from the amazing women here that take their time to respond and care. I honestly gained a lot of strength, knowledge and a feeling of never being alone being part of this group even the times I didn't want to post just reading someone else's similar story, struggle or win was a comfort. Guess I'm a lifetime member now
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Thank you for your kind words
It's a path that is well trodden but I like to think that all of us can get through with the virtual friendship and support and the odd laugh!
Sending you a virtual hug xx
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