Long time no see

Gayle Taylor
Gayle Taylor Member Posts: 93 ✭
edited February 2014 in Day to day

Hey, its been a hell of a long time since I last blogged here. Its about 2 yrs since diagnosis, breast removed and by july, end of chemo, and september end of radiation. Im off to America in 8 more weeks. My body still has twinges! I had an over active Thyroid, took pills for a couple of months, but seems it may be back again, Dr thinks its from the chemo Taxotere, doesn't surprise me! Thats why I had heart palpataions, sweats and weight loss & gain, sleep disturbed, low apetite  and change in bowl motions, mostly diarreoh, etc, so get a Thyroid test if you have these. Lately its back to aching bones and sore feet, these things come and go, but I can say i have more good days than bad! Thats a plus! :)

Sad to add tho, Our 25yr Old son, daniel, was diagnosed 3/12/2013 with a rare life threatening cancer called ACC - adenoid cystic carcenoma. He was rushed into St Vincents for surgery to drill through a tumour in his airway to help him breath. Then on the 6th January 2014 he had all the tumour removed and has been in since! He had severe complication with surgery to his lung and lymphatic system. He's come from a strong bodied BMX rider / trawller man to a mess! I don't know when he's going to come home, but he will eventually die from the cancer as it will spread slowley over time. This and our 29 yr old Daughter has to have biopsy's on two suspicious lumps in her neck! She too now has Thyroid problems! I am not sure how many china men I ran over, but theyre making sure I pay for it!! I am beside myself with pain, grief and frustration at this point! Im angry, sad, and numb at times, good days, bad days. Im trying to study my Diploma to keep my mind active, but its hard sometimes. I want to bundle everyone up and sit all the time just to cuddle them, but life goes on, and I can't sit waiting. Im back and forth to Melbourne for Daniel, it takes alot out of me, and soon I'll be looking after my grandsons for my Daughter. Im scared of my own reccurence of cancer! Anytime, anyday. FML!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Robyn W
    Robyn W Member Posts: 1,932 ✭
    edited March 2015
    I am so sorry to read your story.When I read things like this,it reminds me of my promise to myself not to complain too much.i have NOTHING to complain about.I agree with and understand your comment that life goes on.But it has to doesn't it,and I hope that throughout your ongoing journey you will find the strength and inner peace to be strong and to look after yourself.This is as important as looking after your family.Are you going to America on a holiday?If so,ENJOY! Nice to meet you,and take care.xoxoCheers Robyn.

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