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Anonymous
10 years ago

Rads finished, what next ?

Hi Everyone, finished my last radiation appointment today. All the staff at radiation unit were so lovely, cuddles and well wishes all around, including my radiation oncologist and the breast care nurse. What a wonderful bunch of people, as they must deal with such sick people and see dreadful illnesses, however all of them are so kind and gentle, and explain your treatment so well. It was like saying goodbye to a family. My husband and I had a 5 hour drive back to home, and talked about the funny feeling of moving forward into the new normal. It's actually not seemed real a lot of the time, dealing with surgery, chemo and radiation. I'll be starting on Arimidex tomorrow, so that will be interesting. Luckily, I have my art to keep me moving forward with a couple of commissions to complete, also I'll be helping people with writing resumes and application letters from home. It's a good start. I have cording in my armpit and am in the process of seeing a physio to break that up. My lovely hubby has also paid for me to see a personal trainer, so that I can work on becoming fit and well again. What a year ! BCNA has been such a comfort to me, and I have made connections with members that have made a great difference to my self esteem and attitude. Thanks and big cuddles to you all, just remember you are all awesome, Trace ????????

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  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    10 years ago

    Hi Anita, good to hear from you, sounds like you're working your way through your treatment in a positive way. Your daughter sounds lovely, what a gem. Sometimes when I want to have a difficult conversation, I write him a letter voicing my concerns, telling him how much I love him, and asking him to make time to talk about things. He might be just concerned for you, and can't do anything to fix it, as men are fix it people. I hope that you get a chance to talk and sort out what is bothering him. I've been advised by the rads staff to take my time over the next couple of weeks, and rest when I'm tired, so I'll take their advice and do just that. It's lovely to be home. Sending you a big cuddle right back, Trace ??????

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    rowdy
    Member
    10 years ago

    Hi Trace it is a good feeling to finish active treatment another milestone.Great for you to be home in your own space and try and get back into some sort of new normal. Your painting must give you so much pleasure, you are so lucky to have such a gift. Good luck with your training, don't go in too hard, you need to take care of yourself.

    Sending you a hug and a laughxx

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    Arleene
    Member
    10 years ago

    Hi Trace,

    Congratulations on finishing your treatment, it really must feel amazing I'm just at the beginning of my journey but I am feeling inspired I have lost all my hair now but I am actually okay with it, it's just hair and it will grow back eventually and I can't wait to see what colour or straight or curly. Angelena said to me last night she thinks I'm beautiful on the inside and beautiful on the outside and if a 9 year old can see that then that inspires me and makes me feel all that we go through is all worth it, you're kind words have always given me hope and inspiration since I started my journey as you are always so kind and compassionate I'm starting to think of what to do post treatment myself now I still have a long way to go but I am strong enough to think that far ahead now, if my friends can't deal with me the way I am now then that's their problem not mine I am still me and I have lots of other support from family, friends, my medical team and other people around me but I do worry about my husband as he seems to be not telling me something is bothering him his work mates are very worried about him I think as they are calling him and trying to get him to open up to them which I think he does but I think it's hard for him how do I approach it with him? I love him so much and I don't want him to be in pain and feel so helpless, I think it's wonderful how your husband is organising a personal trainer for you so that you can start to become fit and well again and you have so many awesome plans and ways to help people and BCNA has become a big part of my life too, the company and inspiration you receive from everybody is amazing well I hope to hear from you soon you inspire me, sending you a big cuddle and a huge smile and lots of positive energy Anita xx???????????????

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    10 years ago

    Thanks Maryrose, that's really lovely. Will go out for breakfast as a celebration with my hubby tomorrow, then a quiet walk along the riverbank. I'm a bit sore, however it mends in time. Warmest wishes, Trace ????

  • maryroset1's avatar
    maryroset1
    Member
    10 years ago

    Congratulations on finishing your treatment its a wonderful feeling when its finally all over isnt it?

    They certainly are special people arent they? I had my radio at peter mac box hill and they took such good care of me especially the nurses who dressed my burns each day. They are so caring and truly inspirational 

    All the very best and take good care of you.??????