Disappointed and confused by the system
I should start by saying I am almost 73 and have had a lifetime of excellent health (apart from hysterectomy a couple of years ago) and never expected to be dealing with this. Mammograms stopped a few...
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Hi Annski,
So sorry to hear that you have had to have a "pyjama" day or two, you have made your decisions, you have had "those" conversations and I am sure your family have had a lot to say,you certainly have achieved a lot of information wise, in a short space of time and its such a pity that you have had to do it all yourself, would you mind if I said, take a breath and step back
you have had a lot to contend with recently and now a bladder infection,I can sympathize there not nice, having a day in bed will do you good,I understand that your mind is racing with so many things and what ifs!! but now is the time to say okay, I have all the information I have made up my mind about what I want, is it possible that you now just try and heal, both in body and soul, its certainly a bad time of year for all of this to happen, in fact its never a good time of year for breast cancer,however, what you need now is to be gentle on your self and so do your family, you have plenty of time to "get things in order" I understand, its what we all want to do when something like this comes crashing in to our lives, can I say you are not going to die today, tomorrow or next month, first things first - you need to regain your strength - do you have any plans for the holiday season, I do hope you do not plan on cooking for your family!!! it is their time to look after you, not just because of the breast cancer but simply because you are their mother, sister,aunt or friend, so please take care, and enjoy the beautiful December day, its now that we realize just how those small things are important -sorry I cant sit down and have a cuppa with you!! please keep in touch and let us know how you are, the cancer council have some great cancer nurses and if you just need a chat or have any questions ring 13 11 20 mind you, you will have to wait and press a few buttons first
but I found that it was worth the wait and they were able to put me in the right direction, I am 62 have Advanced Breast Cancer which has decided to take up living in my liver and my spine and am working on my 5 year anniversary,so please tomorrow is another day, the sun will set tonight and the sun will rise tomorrow,
wendy55
So sorry to hear that you have had to have a "pyjama" day or two, you have made your decisions, you have had "those" conversations and I am sure your family have had a lot to say,you certainly have achieved a lot of information wise, in a short space of time and its such a pity that you have had to do it all yourself, would you mind if I said, take a breath and step back
you have had a lot to contend with recently and now a bladder infection,I can sympathize there not nice, having a day in bed will do you good,I understand that your mind is racing with so many things and what ifs!! but now is the time to say okay, I have all the information I have made up my mind about what I want, is it possible that you now just try and heal, both in body and soul, its certainly a bad time of year for all of this to happen, in fact its never a good time of year for breast cancer,however, what you need now is to be gentle on your self and so do your family, you have plenty of time to "get things in order" I understand, its what we all want to do when something like this comes crashing in to our lives, can I say you are not going to die today, tomorrow or next month, first things first - you need to regain your strength - do you have any plans for the holiday season, I do hope you do not plan on cooking for your family!!! it is their time to look after you, not just because of the breast cancer but simply because you are their mother, sister,aunt or friend, so please take care, and enjoy the beautiful December day, its now that we realize just how those small things are important -sorry I cant sit down and have a cuppa with you!! please keep in touch and let us know how you are, the cancer council have some great cancer nurses and if you just need a chat or have any questions ring 13 11 20 mind you, you will have to wait and press a few buttons first
but I found that it was worth the wait and they were able to put me in the right direction, I am 62 have Advanced Breast Cancer which has decided to take up living in my liver and my spine and am working on my 5 year anniversary,so please tomorrow is another day, the sun will set tonight and the sun will rise tomorrow,
wendy55