Donna

HI Vanessa,

I have early stage breast cancer with tumour type being "invasive medullary carcinoma" effects just under 4% of woman but closesly  related to (IDC) invasive ductal carcinoma. My tumour in my left breast was quite large ( 45mm) it was like it popped out as there was no way I would have missed it. Normally these types of tumours are benign hense being less common for cancers.. My grade is 3 stage aggressive, margins were clear with lymph nodes only having cancer in one of 30. Had an axillary clearance. Hormans negative. I've had left mastectomy in October - diagnosed on pink ribbon day!  I look at it like a good oman. once Taxol is finished with start radiotherapy for 6 wks. Like you can't wait for this to be over with. Looking like end of July. Yes, I agree about the hair. Lost mine after first treatment of AC still have my eyebrows and eyelashes. Hope I don't lose those with Taxol but I might. My oncologist said my hair might grow back during Taxol we'll see. It would be great if it did. Can't do the wigs but have a wardrobe full of bandanas and scarves for every occassion! lol Nice to hear from you, look forward to hearing how you get on. Take care, Donna xx

Thank you everyone for your kind words and support. Its really heartning to know I have somewhere to go and open up. Happy Australia day  and all the best xoxo

Thank you everyone for your kind words and support. Its really heartning to know I have somewhere to go and open up. Happy Australia day  and all the best xoxo

Hi Phonixchick, thanks for that and cheers! I'm a 2 pot screamer now and the designated driver on many occassions. I just love getting pulled over for a breathaliser lol. I've certainly got quieter and enjoy nothing more than small intimate gatherings and I've not slept this well in years. Got into reading more books, taking long walks, not rushing around like I used to. All the best, xox

Hi Vanessa, that is so good to hear!  It takes me about 8-10 days after treatment (AC)  to come good. Is yours weekly? I have my treatment on Thursdays with the weekend to recover. Nice to read some good stories about Taxol. All the best to you xox

Thanks Kathy, I'm the sort of person that runs around all the time and this experience has definately made me reflect on things. Spot on about the emotional and physical. My operation was last Oct and its only now that I'm really taking it all in. It takes time doesnt it? Its like grieving in a way.. I've Australia day celebrations and I might have a wine but I'm a 2 pot screamer now with no desire to get merry as I used to. I've become a reliable nominated driver!  Take care xox

so true Julie! I mentioned it to my closest friend and she said " just say you don't want to talk  about it but it was hard when it was x 10 plus people! When I think about it I'm grieving bits of my life that I used to have, things have definately changed and in lots of ways for the better. I have more meaningful conversations and do get that feeling of being in the moment at times.  Like you I have worked through my treatment with the company I work for kindly giving me whatever time I need to recover. I've liked being back at work. Its given me something else to think about but I do get what you mean about escaping for 3mths. I think the brave bit is being able to face this and make the appearances with our scarves on or wigs which as a sales executive on the road has been hard at times but its made my relationships with my customers so much stronger and warmer. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. I'm now looking at things through different eyes. Treatment will be over soon and I'm taking myself on a holiday after this. All the best to you too Julie xox

I found that I could not tolerate a drop for months and still rarely drink after nearly 18 months....But to socailise on good days with friends who wanted to see you... and had time.. wow you are most fortunate. I was really socially tired for months too,  regrdless of what you talk about, it is tiring just concentrating.Even thougth I would work on my good days, I needed long gaps of social silence... with just the radio or a book.  ... and lots of early nights.

I found that I could not tolerate a drop for months and still rarely drink after nearly 18 months....But to socailise on good days with friends who wanted to see you... and had time.. wow you are most fortunate. I was really socially tired for months too,  regrdless of what you talk about, it is tiring just concentrating.Even thougth I would work on my good days, I needed long gaps of social silence... with just the radio or a book.  ... and lots of early nights.