5 years

Linda 2008
Linda 2008 Member Posts: 6
edited September 2013 in Day to day

Today it is 5 years since my diagnosis of breast cancer. I would rather have missed that experience, but I'm pleased to say I have managed to get through it all.

I am divorced, at self-supporting which meant that I just had to keep working throughout my treatment, as much as possible, in order to keep my home. 

I am now taking Aromasin, and trying to exercise to overcome the side effects.

And yes, I'm still working 5 days/week.....

 

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  • Chris
    Chris Member Posts: 813 ✭
    edited March 2015
    Congratulations. That magical 5 years is a real milestone. In my mind I also hope for that achievement. I am nearly at 3 years, so more than halfway there. Is your Doctor keeping you on Aromison for 5 years or 10? Good luck. Love Chris xx
  • VivW
    VivW Member Posts: 266
    edited March 2015

    Thanks Linda for coming on and sharing your positive news.  Your photo shows a strong determind woman.

    Viv

  • annie58
    annie58 Member Posts: 108
    edited March 2015

    Congratulations Linda, A great milestone.. 5 years on you have proved you are a very strong woman that can overcome everything that gets thrown at you. You should be very proud of yourself. Woman are amazing when faced with hardship.

    Linda have a great day  and dont forget to reward yourself for this milestone.

    Annie

     

  • fungooleyruley
    fungooleyruley Member Posts: 84
    edited March 2015

    What a wonderfully positive post!  You have every right to be proud of yourself!  I am coming up to my first anniversary so starting to feel a bit anxious about the relevant tests but you just have to get on with it, don't you?!

    I wholeheartedly agree with annie58, go out and reward yourself.  You certainly deserve it!

    Vicki oOo

     

  • Linda 2008
    Linda 2008 Member Posts: 6
    edited March 2015

    Thanks for the good wishes. I am back on Aromasin, and I seem to be more able to manage the side effects. Yes Chris, the recommendation is now to take it for 10 years. 

  • Linda 2008
    Linda 2008 Member Posts: 6
    edited March 2015

    Thanks for the good wishes. I am back on Aromasin, and I seem to be more able to manage the side effects. Yes Chris, the recommendation is now to take it for 10 years. 

  • Linda 2008
    Linda 2008 Member Posts: 6
    edited March 2015

    I stopped the Aromasin. I remember when i was going through radiotherapy, some women told me they had stopped the medication and I was horrified. Now i understand.I dont want to discourage anyone from taking the drug, but I just wish it could be adjusted to suit an individual, it was way to strong for me. Now I walk to the bus, eat well, a bit of everything, no fads, but lots of veges, no sugar.

    Eat well and keep moving- thats my maintenance program.

    My darling daughter took me on a whirlwind 21/2 week trip to London, Lille, Paris, Bacelona , Florence and Rome. I'm still working 5 days a week to pay it off, but I can highly recommend travel, even if it is just a weekend away; to sooth your soul and put things in perspective.

    Best wisheds to everyone dealing with this pesky nusiance- it turns your life upside down, but sometimes you find a better life there.

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