Just diagnosed

Good morning Jodie,

Your note is really encouraging, thanks. Have had a poke around on the internet for stats on side afffects and what I found there wasn't all bad either.  And yes I realise everyone is going to be different, but I also think attitude is a part of it too.

Crazy as it seems, I was really pleased with myself last night, having been able to mop my floors with the steam mop... the first time for a month since having my mastectomy.  Oh dear, bit sad when that is your buzz for the day!!!

Busy day ahead with catching up with oncology nurse, work, picking a friend up from the airport, and whatever else I can find to get up to.

Take care and thank you again, you already feel like an old friend. xxx

 

Having the messages from those like yourself have already made me feel more positive, and yes I do believe my partner is watching over me. I am in country WA, Esperance to be exact, a beautiful part of the state.  I also hope to continue workining, so knowing it can be done gives me more confidence about that.  Was it that you didn't have too many side affects from the chemo, or were you just so brave and strong that you still kept going??? Hope all continues to go well for you look forward to hearing how you get on. Lots of hugs to you too xx

 

first let me give you a huge hug for the loss of your partner. Im sure he is there with you each step giving you the love and strength you need xxxx

Secondly, you can do this xx Its all so scary and confusing and so daunting at times. Thats when i would log in here to get that extra boost I needed to get me through the next step.

The girls here are wonderful, amazing and give you cyber hugs when things get tough. I for one didnt think i would get through. I was an absolute mess and couldnt function but the girls here knew I had it in me and got me through. 

I had a lumpectomy, Mastectomy and full axillary clearance. Then i had FEC and Taxol. I finished Chemo nearly 7 weeks ago and now in the middle of radiation.

Im getting stronger every day. My onc is really impressed with me as I also worked full time the whole way through. To me I had to keep my life as normal as I could or I would fall in a deep dark hole and never get out xxx

Where abouts are you located? Maybe one of of is close to you and could meet for a cuppa? xxx

Thinking of you.

 

Jodie xxx

 

Welcome to the online network.This place is truly the best for support and advice,as you navigate your way through the BC journey.I very sorry to hear of the loss of your partner.You will get through this though, and my advice to you at the moment is 'one day at a time'Try not to get too far ahead in your mind, as it is usually not the way it will be.Stay on here for support, as there is someone on here to talk to, even at 3 or 4 in the morning!Remember that BC is very treatable these days.I finished chemo at Xmas,and now take Tamoxifen.I feel pretty darn good!!!! :) Take

Thanks MLE59. The waiting to find out what, when and where is hard, keep your chin up and hope all goes well for you.

 

Hi Annie88 I am new to this as well. I have been so appreciative of the contact and shared stories of other women going through their cancer journeys; it has helped bring me some peace, a few giggles and strength. I am seeing the oncologist in a few days so will find out the what, when and where of my next stage of treatment. Good luck with your chemo

Cheers MLE59