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New diagnosis
hi everyone,
I am new here, while I am saying I am newly diagnosed it occurred back in Sept. I felt so overwhelmed that when I looked at this site I couldn't cope, I had to shut it down. It has taken me many visits to get to this stage. While it was bad news that I had to end up here I keep telling myself I am so fortunate.
I saw my GP as I had felt some general pain in my right breast, when I checked my breast I found a large lump. I have been diagnosed with stage 3 cancer but all clear on bone and body scans. The cancer lump was 3cm in size.
It was a whirlwind since diagnosis was confirmed with my breast surgeon, I had 3 days till surgery to met with plastic surgeon and scans, and for us to tell our children. I had a mastectomy. All of this occurred within 10 days from the mammogram.
I am currently having chemo which I honestly feel has knocked the stuffing out of me, from here I have no idea. Suppose I have been told however can't remember a thing, and my husband is not too much better. I will ask my oncologist at my visit in a couple of wks, I am managing at the moment step by step and not looking too far ahead. Chemobrain is a horrible/challenging thing.
We have just got my income protection, so I know we will now be ok financially, which has taken some stress off our shoulders.
Looking forward to sharing time and journeys with you all, and the support you all give so freely
I am new here, while I am saying I am newly diagnosed it occurred back in Sept. I felt so overwhelmed that when I looked at this site I couldn't cope, I had to shut it down. It has taken me many visits to get to this stage. While it was bad news that I had to end up here I keep telling myself I am so fortunate.
I saw my GP as I had felt some general pain in my right breast, when I checked my breast I found a large lump. I have been diagnosed with stage 3 cancer but all clear on bone and body scans. The cancer lump was 3cm in size.
It was a whirlwind since diagnosis was confirmed with my breast surgeon, I had 3 days till surgery to met with plastic surgeon and scans, and for us to tell our children. I had a mastectomy. All of this occurred within 10 days from the mammogram.
I am currently having chemo which I honestly feel has knocked the stuffing out of me, from here I have no idea. Suppose I have been told however can't remember a thing, and my husband is not too much better. I will ask my oncologist at my visit in a couple of wks, I am managing at the moment step by step and not looking too far ahead. Chemobrain is a horrible/challenging thing.
We have just got my income protection, so I know we will now be ok financially, which has taken some stress off our shoulders.
Looking forward to sharing time and journeys with you all, and the support you all give so freely
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- so glad the power held out for you and you could enjoy the sanity of air con. God I hate the wet season, we lived in Mackay only for a year, I hated the humidity.
I have sewing room envy! Yours sounds wonderful - @kmakm
Yes air conditioner purred away quietly keeping the inside temperature down to a pleasant 23 degrees while the outside temperature hovered around 27 degrees and 90% humidity. I love my airconditioners.
Little sleep though. The storm was right over us. I swear the lightening was dancing from house roof to shed roof and back.
I am so thankful that the power stayed on as I did not fancy dodging the lightening while running out to the generator to start her up! Although Ian did have to run out and wind up the truck windows. God I am glad we have no neighbours!
Ah the joys of the wet season! It's here at last. Crimpy has just read the rain guage. Rain was 45ml (in an hour!). - How did you go @"Annie C"? Did your power stay on?
- @crafty
Ah well Maryann.
I will have to give you the royal tour of My Sewing Room. It is really a 40 foot "donga" pushed in under the shed roof. But it's mine and it has a lockable door for when I crave isolation to create. (It is also airconditioned).
I found sewing difficult in the 6 months post treatment. Peripheral Neuropathy left my right arm and hand weak. Cutting out had some interesting results (along with the temper and frustration). All is good now.
I am a mad compulsive quilter. Got 3 on the go at the moment.
There are discussions called Creative Corner and What Did You Like Doing Before Breast Cancer. There you will find photos of crafty items posted by other members.
Put up photos of your work. They are much appreciated by everyone.
I don't know about enjoying the warmth, Maryann. The heat I don't mind. Could do without the humidity. We are at the moment copping a pasting with a terrific thunderstorm rolling in. Thunder, lightening and rain. The light storm dancing across the sky is beautiful. Lights up the whole bedroom. The house roof is crackling with static electricity. Expect to lose power soon. Ah rats there will go the air conditioning and probably no sleep for me. - hi Annie, yes I use to be a mad, compulsive quilter. Haven't done much recently. Wouldn't trust myself to cut anything out at the moment as I have a memory and abilities like a sieve. I often sit in my sewing room and attempt/pretend to read as it gives me a sense of peace in there.
All going well we hope to be up your way sometime round mid next yr, but who knows as I am only in early days of treatment
enjoy your warmth, cos I think its cold here. Unsure nowadays cos I am always bloody freezing
Maryann - @crafty
You are very welcome to drop in on me in the Kimberley any time. We too live on acreage some 10 kms out of town.
Judging by your online name I am guessing that you are into crafty things. I love anything to do with a piece of fabric and a sewing machine.
My very best for your continuing treatment.
Warm (very warm!) Kimberley wishes to you.
Annie - I used wheat bags a lot for aching legs.
- thanks for that, I have been given endone. Would much prefer a drug that is not so addictive. Especially as I am taking it 2-3 times a day. Thinking of buying more hot pacs as well, these seem to help abit with all the pain, could all be in my mind but who cares.
I will send my hubbie out to get it tomorrow :) - Claratyne worked a treat for me. It’s worth a try if your oncologist approves @crafty. Take care
- Hey ...apparently clarytine really helps with those nuelasta injections and stops the pain. I haven't had personal experience as didn't know about it at the time but many women here have and said it made a huge difference.
