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Debdaintree
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13 years ago
First of all, thank you to all the women who have posted. This has been very helpful in understanding what is going on as general research has been scary so I am constantly uplifted by the stories I have read from these brave, strong women. I also have stage 3 tnbc, have had lumpectomy and going for my second chemo today. Had a really rough time over the last three weeks with plummeting neutrophils and complications from recently diagnosed diverticulitis which combined put me in hospital for a week. I am 43, no children, and live remotely so have had to relocate to cairns to be closer to hospital for this next round. Have had just a little nausea, thank goodness, but the fatigue and bone pain and gut pain has been intense and have only had a couple of good days leading up to my next treatment. If there is anyone out there in far North QLD who also has tnbc would love to hear from them...I feel very far removed from anyone else with this. Thank you again for posting, nice to know am not alone.
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    Mich_x
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    13 years ago

    Good girl Deb

    You run with them positives. It is one thing that we learn to do from our BC experience.

    Sad your sister has to return to Perth but excellent your partner will be there for you.

    I wish my hubby had been made redundant while I going through my journey. He has been made redundant just recently and we have bought a very lil place in Perth so it has been great having him home to do work around the house and having with me for a change but time for him to go back to work now. We been looking for work for him but nothing has come up yet. Hopefully soon but...........

    Enjoy having your man by your side to help you get through this.

    I hope you are released soon and you continue to get well.

    Lots of love, Mich xoxo

     

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    Pammi
    Member
    13 years ago
    Hi Deb So sorry to hear you are back in hospital. On the positive front it must be great to have your partner by your side. Good news that your neutrophils have gone back up. Keep drawing from your inner strength and you will get through this setback and be back on the road to recovery in no time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Cheers Pam
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    Pammi
    Member
    13 years ago
    Hi Deb So sorry to hear you are back in hospital. On the positive front it must be great to have your partner by your side. Good news that your neutrophils have gone back up. Keep drawing from your inner strength and you will get through this setback and be back on the road to recovery in no time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Cheers Pam
  • Debdaintree's avatar
    Debdaintree
    Member
    13 years ago
    Thanks Mich, Temp has gone over 38 and they found an abscess in my gut on CT so back on antibiotic, and back "inside" for a few days minimum. On day 7 today, at least neutrophils are 1.2 this time! Sister goes home to Perth today, partner taking another week off work and looks like being made redundant, which is not a bad thing at the mo, need him to run things while I'm out of action. See, positives, I'm getting good at this! :-) Deb
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    Debdaintree
    Member
    13 years ago
    Thanks Mich, Temp has gone over 38 and they found an abscess in my gut on CT so back on antibiotic, and back "inside" for a few days minimum. On day 7 today, at least neutrophils are 1.2 this time! Sister goes home to Perth today, partner taking another week off work and looks like being made redundant, which is not a bad thing at the mo, need him to run things while I'm out of action. See, positives, I'm getting good at this! :-) Deb
  • Mich_x's avatar
    Mich_x
    Member
    13 years ago

    Oh No, what a bugger. What has gone wrong now?

    I sorry to hear that and hope you are okay.

    Thinking of you.

    Lots of love, Mich xoxo

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    Debdaintree
    Member
    13 years ago
    Thanks Mich, cute pup, is great to have mine with me here also, unfortunately I am back in hospital with more complications but knowing he is not far away helps.
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    Mich_x
    Member
    13 years ago

    hey Deb

    That is excellent news, well done. I am glad things are falling in to place a bit better for you now and you have your support around you. My dog and my chickens were my saviours some times.

    It is a bumpy track but you can do it. Keep in touch.

    Lots of love, Mich xoxo

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    dmed
    Member
    13 years ago
    I agree with the other ladies . Stating positive having control finding out as much as you can. I also go to support meetings and shortly going to my first conference in Launceston Tas and looking so forward to it. Wishing you all the best with the rest of your treatment. Be kind to yourself take care Deb
  • Deeay's avatar
    Deeay
    Member
    13 years ago

    Hi Deb,

    I'm 18months out of treatment now for Stage 2 grade 3 Triple Negative breast cancer. I'd like you to know that there IS light at the end of the tunnel. I'm back at work now, and feeling really healthy and happy. Last year I had a full breast reconstruction and I've made dietary and lifestyle changes that keep me feeling positive and well.

    Yes, chemo is the worst. But it does end and then life begins again. I found a lot of support through Cancer Council Support Groups and BCNA forums, blogs and conferences. This website is the best! Any questions? Just post, and someone will answer them for you.

    It sucks that you've had to move from home from treatment but try and find some positives in it. There is always a positive if you look hard enough! That's what keeps me going.....

    Look after yourself. pamper yourself when you can, and don't ever feel GUILTY for saying no!

    Good luck with the rest of the treatment.

    xx

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