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Melg
13 years agoMember
New secondary diagnosis
Hi all
Its been a long time since I posted but here I am back again.
I was diagnosed oct 2011 with 6 cancers shared amongst both breasts and had a bilateral masectomy, chemo and radiation. After 11 months off work I had my ovaries and tubes out so my treatment would be finished and I could return to work and begin living my new normal.
On Tuesday of this week I was diagnosed with secondary cancer in my left rib after my third bone scan in 6 months for persistent rib pain.
How am I coping ???
After the trauma of once again having to tell my 3 children and my parents I am really pissed off. Pissed off that I finished my treatment less than a year ago. This time last year I was coming to the end of chemo. I feel ripped off that all that treatment didn't kill every cell and treatment will now be an everyday part of life for me.
I see my medical oncologist tomorrow to find out where I go to from here.
I have had a ct scan, X-rays and bloods taken so I can go armed with everything my oncologist might need.
Thank you for letting me vent
Mel
29 Replies
- MelgMemberThanks Vicki You are soooo right Each one of us are special... Sometimes it takes another pink sister to lift us up so we can see how special we are as individuals and as women who have been touched by BC. None of us would choose to rewalk the BC path again im sure but how blessed are we to be able to meet so many amazing special pink sisters along the way It has to be one of the most positive experiences along the way. Maybe we should start a post on the positive ways BC has changed our lives.
- Geez Mel! You've bought a swell of tears to my eyes reading your last post. Mich is special, you are special, we are all special people! Have a great time getting together with your special pink sister soon. Vicki R oOo
- MelgMemberTo all of you who mentioned my gorgeous friend Mich in your posts I am very very blessed to have found the beautiful Mich online here at BCNA when we were both travelling the treatment path We posted quite regularly then one day I noticed she had written about her chooks. I was raising some beautiful polish day old chicks to keep me busy during the joys of chemo and I sent her a private message telling her about my girls. I could never have known then what an important part of my life Mich would become. From that day onwards we have talked at least once a day and on many many days we talk via text and email several times a day. I believe we have gotten each other through some tough days both in our B C journey and in other areas of our lives. We have met up in Sydney for a night and Mich has spent time with me and my beautiful children here on the beautiful NSW Central Coast. In a few weeks Mich will be again be spending a week with us and I am looking forward to visiting her in WA later in in the year. I am sure all of you here have been lucky enough to have been supported through your journey by Mich and I am so proud of her for the wonderful work she does as a community liaison officer with BCNA. MICH I am so blessed to have you in my life I hope all the beautiful ladies here on BCNA get the opportunity to find their special Pink Sister just like I have been lucky enough to have found you I love you so much and I can't wait to give you a huge hug when I see you in a few weeks time Mel xxx
- MelgMemberTo all of you who mentioned my gorgeous friend Mich in your posts I am very very blessed to have found the beautiful Mich online here at BCNA when we were both travelling the treatment path We posted quite regularly then one day I noticed she had written about her chooks. I was raising some beautiful polish day old chicks to keep me busy during the joys of chemo and I sent her a private message telling her about my girls. I could never have known then what an important part of my life Mich would become. From that day onwards we have talked at least once a day and on many many days we talk via text and email several times a day. I believe we have gotten each other through some tough days both in our B C journey and in other areas of our lives. We have met up in Sydney for a night and Mich has spent time with me and my beautiful children here on the beautiful NSW Central Coast. In a few weeks Mich will be again be spending a week with us and I am looking forward to visiting her in WA later in in the year. I am sure all of you here have been lucky enough to have been supported through your journey by Mich and I am so proud of her for the wonderful work she does as a community liaison officer with BCNA. MICH I am so blessed to have you in my life I hope all the beautiful ladies here on BCNA get the opportunity to find their special Pink Sister just like I have been lucky enough to have found you I love you so much and I can't wait to give you a huge hug when I see you in a few weeks time Mel xxx
- Pixie29MemberSo sorry to hear your latest news, our new reality and constant fear is living with the possibility that it will return. I had a scare recently and I was so angry, so I understand your feelings. You have travelled this road before and somehow you will find the courage to do it again. We will all be here for you along with Mich. Sending a big warm hug, love Vicki xox
- Pixie29MemberSo sorry to hear your latest news, our new reality and constant fear is living with the possibility that it will return. I had a scare recently and I was so angry, so I understand your feelings. You have travelled this road before and somehow you will find the courage to do it again. We will all be here for you along with Mich. Sending a big warm hug, love Vicki xox
- Leonie_MooreMember
Ditto to all of the above. You have conquered so much in the past and it is very natural to ask "why" more. You will continue to conquer. Keep enjoying all the things that make you happy. What a bonus having a friend like Mich!!!! XLeonie
- Leonie_MooreMember
Ditto to all of the above. You have conquered so much in the past and it is very natural to ask "why" more. You will continue to conquer. Keep enjoying all the things that make you happy. What a bonus having a friend like Mich!!!! XLeonie
- MelgMemberThank so much for your wonderful support I saw my oncologist today and was a bit disappointed with my appointment. She jumped from one issue to the next and even confused my daughter so it isn't my chemo brain that made her hard to follow. I will have a pep ? Scan in next few days then will commence zomara once a month. She is quite concerned about lesions on my kidneys and liver still and has ordered more bloods and a ct focussing just in kidneys and liver. The lesions in my kidneys were picked up about 8 years ago and have been monitored closely but not sure when liver issues started I have to see a dentist ASAP to get my teeth checked before starting zomara as it can cause dreadful complications to jaw if teeth have cavities etc she said. I see her again in 3 weeks She is making phone contact with radiology to go through my ct and bone scan with reporting doctor. After my appointment my beautiful daughter Tara and I had lunch then went to the movies and saw The Heat. Great for anyone who needs a good laugh as we did I started a sustainability in early childhood centres tafe course tonight which was fun and will keep my brain busy till end of year. I was glad to hear I can work through my treatment as at this stage no chemo. Last treatment I had to stop work as I am a preschool teacher and couldn't take the risk of getting an infection. i returned to work in november. Working with children is my passion and nothing keeps you as happy as when a child throws their arms around you and says I love you :) My gorgeous friend Mich I'm counting down the days till we get to catch up :) Thanks again for your support Mel xxx
- TonyaMMember
You've done the hard yards,it's so not fair.I'm so sorry to hear your news and that you have to face up to treatment yet again.Why don't these rotten little bc cells die from chemo.Stay here with your pink sisters for support.
Tonya xx