I was diagnosed in August and had a mastectomy and axilliary clearance. One large tumour found and cancer cells in several nodes. Have had a CT and bone scan and waiting for results. First visit to radiotherapist today and see oncologist on Monday about chemo. Cant wait to start and cant wait for it to be over. Scared about the results of my scans though.
Spearwood in Perth.
Hey Lesley
Do you live in Spearwood in Perth or over East?
Mich xoxo
Hi Mich
Thanks for your message. Got my scan results and all clear so that was a big relief. Starting chemo today, cant wait to start but a bit scared. I live in Spearwood so would like to hear from any ladies/groups in my area. I am still working a few days a week but will see how that goes, my boss has been very supportive which has been wonderful.
Thanks Tonya. A big relief my scans were clear. Starting chemo today, cant wait to start so I can finish. A bit nervous though.
Waiting on results is the absolute pits!!No amount of worrying makes any difference- it's out of your control.Like Mich,I keep really busy if I go for a test and have to wait on results.My cupboards get cleaned out etc..Retail therapy is another good distraction.Waiting on body and bone scans though is the big one of them all and I can remember that awful anxious wait.I'm not a drinker but I think I had a glass or two for that wait and then another glass of bubbly to celebrate when I got the all clear.That was in 2010 when I had a recurrence in the same breast and needed a mastectomy.(had a lumpectomy,full node clearance,radiation in 2003).We are thinking of you and know the fear you must be feeling,So let us know how you go and blog back anytime for support,info or just to vent.
Tonya xx
Hey Lesley
Welcome to BCNA and your new group of pink sisters. I hope you have your My Journey Kit through BCNA as it will definitely help you along your journey.
I so remember those thoughts of I wish it would start cause the sooner it starts the sooner it is over but it is very daunting and scary just the same.
The waiting for your results of anything is so so hard and probably one of the scariest bits. Keep yourself very busy doing stuff.....so you don't give yourself time to wonder the outcome. I don't allow myself time to think the bad thoughts that come in to my head. I just go nup and get up out of bed or get up from the table or the lounge chair or where ever I am and carry on doing something else to take my minds off those thoughts that tend to run away with us.
Where do you live Lesley. There are probably some lovely BCNA ladies in your area that you can link up with. Otherwise we are here for you night or day.
I hope you will continue to share with us as you travel along this road that none of us wanted to be on but we have and we have managed to get through.
Thinking of you and sending you big hugs while you wait. Lots of love always, Mich xoxooxxoxo
