......And, we're back
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@eightdays I just wanted to reach out and tell you...YOU absolutely can do this again. I've been through a recurrence at the 4yr mark and have now reached my 5 year anniversary this week. To say gutted for the 2nd diagnosis is an absolutely understatement, so I say vent away!!! I also did everything right they still dont know how its possible I had a recurrence, but I did in the scar tissue of the lumpectomy even after radiation and 4yrs on tamoxifen uuugh!!! I was LIVID!!! I sure did not know how on earth I was going to do it all again and yet I did..one step at time. Had I looked at the long road I would never have gotten through it.
I just posted in the main forum and I'm hoping that might help you in how you are going to get through it all. You can do it, so be super gentle with yourself. There is nothing you could have done to prevent it, as nor could I. Bad luck they said...yet they still carry on about diet and alcohol contributors...yeah I don't really drink and have a healthy diet. So certainly wasnt through my doing at all. They really don't know, they can only suggest the logical things to reduce.
Take a deep breath and one thing at a time.
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Hi @melclarity, thanks so much for reaching out and congratulations on the 5 year mark. It gives me much hope. Yes, I do feel gutted but like you said, I guess it is just bad luck. I hope you are done with cancer for good now. It’s such a huge life interruption (to say the very least). Thanks again for the good news. It’s easy to feel alone and like you e done something wrong second time around. Much appreciated
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@eightdays Wishing you love & strength as you battle this disease again. Life certainly wasnt meant to be easy!! As you have read, many here have had a recurrence & gotten through & so CAN YOU!! Believe in yourself & the strength you found in your initial battle.You are more wiser this time & know what to expect so that's gotta help. We are all here for you. take care & keep strong. love & hugs xx2
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@eightdays I'm thinking of you and sending my white light and good thoughts too. Facing up to treatment again must be really hard. I can hear you building your mindset and strength though, and great that others can give you some inspiration for winning against this shitty disease again. I think if anyone understands its the gang here and so nice to see everyone dropping in to send you love.1
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Hi @eightdays, I was wondering how you were going with all your really tough challenges and decisions since you last posted? Sending you lots of positive vibes. xx0
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Hi @Tinks - lovely to hear from you. I feel like I've come out the other side thankfully! Treatment path seems clearer now and I start radiation tomorrow. I have been on Tamoxifen for the past 3 weeks and so far the world hasn't caved in!! I am seeing a genetic counsellor soon which will inform any further preventative surgery however I do not have much of a history in my family. The medical oncologist suggested it would be a good idea given the cancer had returned. So that's where I am at. Thanks again for checking in, I hope all is well with you?? xx2
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That’s great news given what could have been happening! I start RT in two weeks, after chemo/ mastectomy/axillary clearance for stage 2b and one node. If you have the time I would be interested in what skin care you have been advised? Best xx0
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Oh what a ride, @Tinks, I am wishing you all the best. Sorry you have had all of that to contend with. They have recommended soap free/unscented body wash and sorbolene cream. I hear moo goo is excellent except the chemist I went to didn’t have it. I think Priceline has it. I’ll let you know how they go. Take care, x1
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Thanks! You can get it easily online and if you see the Chemo pack it’s the best value and has a fab pair of socks too! My aunt put me into it she had gastric cancer already spread to liver at diagnosis and just got her 5 year all clear. That’s after she was given only months to live. Xx1
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That sounds like a good outcome for you at this stage @eightdays. Hooray! K xox1
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Hi @eightdays It is always harder to see through the fog but I’m glad things are clearer for you now
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Awwwww loved that hug, thanks @cranky_granny - so lovely. Thanks too @Tinks and @kmakm for your messages.
1 treatment down, 29 to go!!
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Hi @eightdays - one down ..... I felt relieved when we finally got underway and I was lucky to need only 15 'zaps' for a local recurrence. I had one quite bizarre session, after being 'organised' on the 'bed' and reassuring myself that I would survive and walk out (I found every session a bit daunting) instead of the usual musac ACDC's 'Highway to Hell' burst forth. It was just the best moment and I still chuckle over it. Wish I could draw cartoons. ps, I did get tired but I wonder how much of that is psychological, doesn't really matter, I made a sensible decision not to push through the fatigue and rested when I felt the need. ps, The Moo Goo Oncology Pack (order on-line) was a nice gift to self. Moo Good Udder Cream is now my daily moisturiser. Take it easy with hugs.
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