New to Breast Cancer

Hi Keirson

Thanks for that. We can get through this, one week, one day, one hour even a minute at a time. It is hard but the ladies on here are just such a wonderful support - and even if you just want to vent this is the place to come. No-one will judge you and you don't have be to be strong. It helps just to let it all out!

Hugs to you and I hope your doing ok for now

xxoo Em

Hi Jenny

Our stories sure sound similar don't they. It truly helps to know we are not alone and I am so happy to hear you are so far ahead in your journey, this gives me a lot of strength. I miss my Dad more and more everyday it seems but I am so glad he hasn't got to watch me go through this. Thanks so much for sharing with me.Kxxxx

Oh Emma, thank you so much for your reply, your story broke my heart but what an inspiration you are at the same time! Even with a similar diagnosis I can not imagine what you are going through being pregnant and without your mum...what a special mum your beautiful babies have, best of luck on the safe arrival of your new addition, I hope we can chat again soon. lots of love, hugs and strength to you xxxx

Welcome Keirson, you are not alone at all. One in eight women are copping this awful cancer, its just that most like to put it behind them and move on once treatment is over.

It sounds like with your business and kids and chemo you might be burning the candle at both ends. Take a quality multivitamin. It sure has worked well for me. First chemo I had zero white cells and that was pretty awful. Second chemo I got anaemic but was able to cope with that with better diet and multivitamins and iron tabs. This third chemo I am kind of laying low and trying not to do much but everything just nags and pulls at you and the will is there but the body is not to do things. It is hard I know.

Just know, add 'time' and it will all be done soon and back into life! xxxx 

Hi Keirson

I hope you are feeling a little better & on the mend from febrile neutropenia! 

I am 2 years ahead of you & alot of similarities....firstly, so sorry to hear about your precious Dad especially at a really difficult time for you - my gorgeous Mum died 2 days after my diagnosis - 2 days after Mums funeral I had a mastectomy; this part of the "journey" was the hardest for me trying to deal with my own mortality & how to deal with Mums sudden death & the grieving process! 

As well, I had 2 children to consider, my wonderful husband & a business to run! Like you I had a few stays in hospital due to infection & neutropenia.

Just take it one day at a time & know that before you know it, you will be on the other side of this crappy scenario! You will realise how strong you are & come out of the other end in awe of your body & how it can cope! Your children also will see how you are able to cope & will inadvertantly teach them some fabulous skills! Things do get better....your hair does grow back (this was another big problem for me as I have always been a hair person!) - and know that the experts will give you the right information regarding your treatment etc.

You are certainly not alone in this....this forum is just the best for finding information & meeting other gals in the same boat as you! As scary as it seems now, things do get easier...just give it time.....

Sending big cyber hug your way.....Jenny ??

(Check out my previous posts for more info if you like....x)

Hi Keirson

I, so sorry to hear what you are going through. So much to work through for you. I'm 35, pregnant with my 3rd child, diagnosed with stage 2, HER2+, grade 3 breast cancer the week before Christmas. I lost my mum about 18 months previous to Leukemia....I have had 3 rounds of AC so far, plus a mastectomy and a partial auxiliary node clearence, of which 1 of 7 nodes were positive.

I'm been lucky in that although knocked  pretty hard no hospital trips yet for me - once my counts go up from round 3 I am to be induced with bub, and 12 days later it's round 4.

I get the feeling of loneliness - I have wonderful friends and family (although most are interstate), a loving partner and 2 beautiful little boys (3&5)... but some days I just feel so alone - no-one seems to understand, they are sympathetic but still just don't get it. And I really just want a hug from my Mum!

This online group has been great to connect with those who understand, a safe place to vent, talk, ask questions etc. 

The Look Good Feel Better program is a great place to meet people as is this site. I have found through this site 2 lovely ladies who live in my suburb who are on this journey with me.

As others have said, this site is a wonderful place to "speak" to others who do get it!

Hope this helps

Em xx

On our website we have a section for finding services and support in your area. Click here for the link.

BreaCan is based in Melbourne, click here to check out their website. They have some wonderful webinars that you can get involved in online.

We have some wonderful members on the Online Network from Brisbane who you can connect with. Click here to check out this online group.

I hope this helps :)

x

Thank you, i feel not so alone already ??do you know if there is such a group in Brisbane? 

Welcome to the site, great place to chat to others going through bc. Every ones treatment can be so different, try and take someone with you when you see doctors. There is so much information to take in, I used to write questions down before I went to see doc.

I know what you mean about feeling alone, I was so glad when I found this site and I went in to a place in the city called Brecan (Melbourne) amazing ladies who have been down the road before. This site helps to not feel so alone, we are all here for you. One day at a time xx

Thanks Ann-Marie, so happily surprised to already have responses and words of support & encouragement ??