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Cancerversary
Hello Lovelies...cancerversary today...mammogram and ultrasound done and probably paranoid...for those that cancer come back, were you told on the day of scans or your scheduled appointment. TIA xx
So many of us are having anniversaries around this time, just to put us more on edge around the festive season. Well, today is my second year anniversary & guess where I have just come from.....my GP! Who makes an appt on their cancerversary! Yes, I knew it was today but thought i may need a referral to squeeze in an xray on top of my already busy day in Adelaide on Monday when I have my mammo, visit my BS for my results, skin cancer check & first lymphoedema screening...who has time to work! As I walked into the surgery, I remember vividly, this time 2 years ago being lead out the back door in a sobbing mess. Unlike others, i went to the appt thinking all would be OK, even after having so many tests a few days beforehand. My husband drove home from work to be with me & I spent all day sobbing on the couch in between phone calls, booking medical appts....all a blur.
But we have all gone through it & we are all here today, battered, bruised & all at different stages of treatment & recovery. Wow, the forum friendships we have all made through this hideous disease, the bonds that will never be broken. Although many of us will never meet, we probably know a lot more about each other than many of our friends. This BCNA forum has been the best teacher, doctor & most importantly, it has given me the best & most understanding friends.
I have been so lucky with my cancer "journey" unlike many others & that often makes me feel guilty. Why have they gone through all of that when I haven't? And there have been many times that i wish I could help take away some of your pain but i cant so all I can do is offer prayers, love, support & a kind word as many of you have done for me.
@kmakm Congrats on 2 long years ticked off! To say your road has been tough, is an understatement. I could write on here all day of how beautiful & strong you are & how you have helped so many of us & let us into your life. By knowing how many people you have touched, will hopefully put a smile in your heart & help to lessen your pain a little. I wish you love & strength in every day & hope that will help you when the days are tough & as each month & year ticks over, you can see some things are getting better & easier. xxxx
@Sister Lovely to read your post & see you back for a little visit. I have been thinking of you as we both begun here together 2 years ago. So glad you have ticked off another year with me! It has been wonderful to have you by my side even though your road has been a lot rockier than mine. You have battled on with strength & courage. One of the highlights of being on this forum is giving us a chance to meet each other & it has been a privilege to have been able to meet you twice & share our stories. I know you are going through a tough time at the moment but the school holidays will be here soon so hopefully, the strain will be lifted slightly. Concentrate on you & taking care of yourself & I hope 2020 will bring you everything you deserve. xxxx
@arpie You will be able to celebrate your 2 years knowing you have already "passed" your test!! Congrats to you in ticking off another year. Thanks for the laughs & smiles & keep playing that uke! Glad to read you are going along nicely & your positive attitude is quite infectious on here so keep it up!! xxxx
Love, strength & prayers to all of you & especially those doing it tough. It is a hard time to be dealing with cancer as it seems everyone around us is focused on what Christmas presents to buy & how big should the turkey be this year! For many of us, it is a very emotional time & instead of seeing how many Christmas parties we can attend, many of us just want a friendly ear & the love & support of a friend. So, let us all remember the little things that matter & share some kindness to those that need it the most. xxxx
But we have all gone through it & we are all here today, battered, bruised & all at different stages of treatment & recovery. Wow, the forum friendships we have all made through this hideous disease, the bonds that will never be broken. Although many of us will never meet, we probably know a lot more about each other than many of our friends. This BCNA forum has been the best teacher, doctor & most importantly, it has given me the best & most understanding friends.
I have been so lucky with my cancer "journey" unlike many others & that often makes me feel guilty. Why have they gone through all of that when I haven't? And there have been many times that i wish I could help take away some of your pain but i cant so all I can do is offer prayers, love, support & a kind word as many of you have done for me.
@kmakm Congrats on 2 long years ticked off! To say your road has been tough, is an understatement. I could write on here all day of how beautiful & strong you are & how you have helped so many of us & let us into your life. By knowing how many people you have touched, will hopefully put a smile in your heart & help to lessen your pain a little. I wish you love & strength in every day & hope that will help you when the days are tough & as each month & year ticks over, you can see some things are getting better & easier. xxxx
@Sister Lovely to read your post & see you back for a little visit. I have been thinking of you as we both begun here together 2 years ago. So glad you have ticked off another year with me! It has been wonderful to have you by my side even though your road has been a lot rockier than mine. You have battled on with strength & courage. One of the highlights of being on this forum is giving us a chance to meet each other & it has been a privilege to have been able to meet you twice & share our stories. I know you are going through a tough time at the moment but the school holidays will be here soon so hopefully, the strain will be lifted slightly. Concentrate on you & taking care of yourself & I hope 2020 will bring you everything you deserve. xxxx
@arpie You will be able to celebrate your 2 years knowing you have already "passed" your test!! Congrats to you in ticking off another year. Thanks for the laughs & smiles & keep playing that uke! Glad to read you are going along nicely & your positive attitude is quite infectious on here so keep it up!! xxxx
Love, strength & prayers to all of you & especially those doing it tough. It is a hard time to be dealing with cancer as it seems everyone around us is focused on what Christmas presents to buy & how big should the turkey be this year! For many of us, it is a very emotional time & instead of seeing how many Christmas parties we can attend, many of us just want a friendly ear & the love & support of a friend. So, let us all remember the little things that matter & share some kindness to those that need it the most. xxxx