I was diagnosed with early breast cancer on Friday 27 Sept 2013. Shocking news and not what I had been expecting.
On Sunday 29 Sep (2 days later) my beautiful Mum passed away.......devastated and trying to come to terms with my BC diagnosis this is going to be difficult...just got to be stronger than I've ever had to be!
Love you Mum....I will get through this with you as my guardian angel however much I will miss you!
Hi Christine & Angie
Thanks so much for your lovely welcome! How lucky I decided to join...and glad you did too! The journey will be difficult for everyone but what a fantastic network to be a member of - all here to help each other out - just fab!
Well I am missing my beautiful Mum and having to say our last goodbye next Tuesday at her funeral will be devastating! Then on Friday I am booked in to have my mastectomy......it's going to be a surreal week!
Best of luck Angie with the radiotherapy treatment....you are well ahead of my journey but can well imagine how difficult it is with 2 babies (mine were born 15 months apart so know how tricky that can be with a healthy body!)
Thanks for your support ladies....cyber hugs to you both - Jenny x
Hi Janey
Thanks so much for your lovely message of support....and how wonderful to know that complete 'strangers' are here to help us all get through this tough ride! My beautiful Mums funeral is on Tuesday and my mastectomy op is Friday....it's certainly going to be a surreal week for my family members and I...however, we will get through!
I hope all is going well with your health too....I am only just navigating my way around the site but am sure I will be an expert at using it before too long!
Best wishes to you...and sending cyber hugs your way...Jenny x
What a warm and loving message...thanks so much! You are testimony to having got through this tough journey with the support of others on this site and I'm sure it will be just as great for me.
Cyber hugs to you - Jenny x
p.s. I have ordered the kit as you suggested...thanks!
Be sure to get your My Journey kit from this website it has a wealth of information and I found it invaluable. It is free and can be posted to you.
Be sure to get your My Journey kit from this website it has a wealth of information and I found it invaluable. It is free and can be posted to you.
No worries, you have certainly come to the right place. I am one of the very lucky ones I only had DCIS (not invasive) and as a result needed to have a mastectomy as the area was large in comparison to breast size. I have a family history so opted for a bilateral with reconstruction. I was diagnosed in May 2012 and have completed all of my surgeries and have no regrets with my decisions. I was 40 when diagnosed with a hubby and two small children but was lucky enough to have my mum during the process. I can't imagine what you must be going through dealing with this crappy diagnosis and grieving the loss of and not having your mum with you.
You will find this site to be your saviour so many times throughout your journey as you can ask what you want and vent whenever you want without fear of being judged and with the knowledge that so many women on here know exactly what you are going through. I gained so much valuable advice from here I don't know where to begin. The most valuable other than the support is the advice from women who have already walked the path and have taken the time to document what was helpful. Especially for hospital, what to expect and what to take.
I wish you all the very best with your journey and visit the site as much as you need. During my treatment I was on here daily even several times a day. It really helps to talk to people who can relate and to read other ladies stories. Now a days I try to live in the moment and keep myself really busy so don't visit as often. Although tonight I received a message which brought me to your post.
You will find the strength you need, surprise yourself and make so many people proud throughout your journey. It seems impossible in the beginning but just take one day or step at a time, listen to your doctors without fear of questioning and most importantly listen to your body and rest when you need it. Now is the time for you to look after yourself you deserve it.
Love and healing hugs
Lara xx
Thanks so much Lara...I have only just joined and you are my first contact on this website.
I hope all is going well with you...still trying to navigate my way around bit feel this site will give me the additional strength I need to get through.....thanks for caring...Jenny x
Hi Jenpen so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Mum and your own devastating diagnosis. Wishing you all the love and strength to get through this tricky time. Love and prayers Lara xx
