Life after Breast Cancer
Keen to chat to other woman who have been diagnosed in the past. I myself, was diagnosed in both 2012 and 2017. I want to know how other woman have adapted again to work, family, new relationships et...
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Early days for me as I navigate recovery. Diagnosed October 2017. Surgery x 2 followed by 6 months chemo and 5 weeks radiotherapy. Lymphedema and another surgery 5 weeks ago. Still trying to sort out hormone therapy. On and off Letrozole which I truly believe has triggered bone/joint pain and hot flashes. Haven't worked since diagnosis (physically not able) and have put on a lot of weight this past year. Feel like shit if I'm honest.
I don't recognize the person I see in the mirror, none of my clothes fit and any pain I feel is invisible to those around me.
Of course I know I'm lucky to be alive but it doesn't help when your husband thinks it's time you just got on with it and stop fussing.
He doesnt understand lymphedema and thinks pain killers and exercise fixes everything.
I'm at a crossroad now deciding whether or not to go back on Letrozole. Scared my side effects will get worse. I need to find a new job and lose some weight.
My story is not much different to most except my husband suffers from depression and possibly bipolar. Dealing with his crap as well has been exhausting.
Life after breast cancer for me is challenging but I know from life experience I can choose to change the path ahead.
I just got to get off my fat arse!
I don't recognize the person I see in the mirror, none of my clothes fit and any pain I feel is invisible to those around me.
Of course I know I'm lucky to be alive but it doesn't help when your husband thinks it's time you just got on with it and stop fussing.
He doesnt understand lymphedema and thinks pain killers and exercise fixes everything.
I'm at a crossroad now deciding whether or not to go back on Letrozole. Scared my side effects will get worse. I need to find a new job and lose some weight.
My story is not much different to most except my husband suffers from depression and possibly bipolar. Dealing with his crap as well has been exhausting.
Life after breast cancer for me is challenging but I know from life experience I can choose to change the path ahead.
I just got to get off my fat arse!