Just diagnosed

Hi Lorraine,

I have had 2 chemo treatments so far, and 2 more of this before christmas, so far not a problem for me. I did have 4 nights in hospital this week, but it was a Urinary Tract infection, nothing to do with the chemo. I see a Professor, I am so lucky as my youngest daughter is a senior Dermatologist at RPA a big sydney hospital, and she found my breast cancer, and because she contacted this Professor even though he had closed his books, he agreed to see me. He is very pleased with my progress after only 2 treatments. I have months of chemo ahead of me plus surgery, radiation, I am willing to do anything to stay alive. I lost my husband 21 months ago with cancer, so it is very hard for me, but I do have 3 daughters in sydney.

Just try to stay as positive as you can, I realise it is very hard for you, I was devastated when I saw the look on my daughter's face when she checked my left breast, I knew straight away she found something.

I am trying to as active as I can, even though I am 73 I still want to have some more years. How old are you? if that is too personal I understand. I see so many young women with Breast cancer it upsets me so much.

Are you positive to any of the hormone things, I am HER2 positive which means I can have the herceptin drug, which my daughter tells me will be a big help.

Our cancer is an agressive one unfortunately, but if we stay strong and positive we will get through the next few years. I believe in prayer even though I don't go to church. It helps me to pray.

I hope we can help each other through this long battle ahead of us.

Love Lorraine S