Shock but believe I will be okay

Hi lm 4.5 years post diagnosis and it seems like yesterday l heard u have bc. I cannot believe where time goes and l honestly look back and think how did l do that? Well u do my advice is be honest with everyone there will be days when u want to be left alone and l think its important that people know that. I asked for food washing ironing that was such a help. I hope u do well. Adean xx

Sounds good, remember you still do have control, just a few other things to factor in!! Lovely quote, worth repeating often. Best wishes.

Hi again Sisters (and Brothers)
Last Tuesday I had the left wide breast cancer excision and axillary dissection surgery. There wasnt much in the lymh drainage by Thursday so they pulled the drainage and I could return home before lunch, I was really surprised as surgeon said 3-5 days but I thank the positive energy sent my way and my fitness for that. Now waiting for the follow up results and the next treatment steps.

 Two days before surgery I celebrated my 50th birthday with my close family, it was lovely day. It is odd how you think and plan birthday celebrations months ahead and think you have control over your life.

I am still feeling positive and have 'rediscovered' that life is about love and people, someone recently recited: "Love People, not things, use things not people'  it is so true

looking forward to slowly get back into yoga, light weights and running again in due course, but am enjoying slower walks in the meantime. I love walking too.  

Lots of LOVE to ALL of YOU, thinking of you, sending love your way
Monica xxx
 

Hi Monica, I was similar age and in a similar boat - no signs and no symptoms, nothing evident on ultrasound - only those nasty little granular planetary calcifications that popped up in my lefty boob in a mammogram...I'm vegetarian, exercise, don't drink much (haven't drink any alcohol the past 12 months). So it came as a shock.

Once I felt like I was back in control, I managed to handle whatever they threw at me...but I felt like I needed to make the important decisions (who my breast specialist would be...I got 2 opinions; timing of the surgery; the staged recon with the plastic surgeon etc).

Afterwards, I was so excited to recommence my pilates and to get all movement and flexibility back.

Now it's a matter of being as fit as I can be for the next phase - the full recon. But I do believe the hard bit (the cancer bit) is over. The rest is icing on the cake.

Good luck to you.

Will be thinking of you,

Nikki

Hi Monicafootsteps,
You are so amazing running marathons! Don't let this experience stop you doing exercise, maintaining healthy weight and eating healthy. I am sure you won't. I was diagnosed with BC recently. I am 40, not running marathons like you, but go to gym 3 times a week, eat healthy and maintain a healthy weight. No family history as well. I had the WHY ME phase, I was doing all the right things what the books say. 
I had lumpectomy already, but I need mastectomy in the near future. I am doing well.

Wishing you the best, you will be OKAY! Take one day at a time! 

Lots of loves and hugs for you

Cupcakes welcome! You can start a discussion if you hit Home, then post a discussion in General or anywhere, that way everyone can see your post and interact with you :smiley: Glad you have the school hols while you recover, its hard running around whilst trying to recover. All the best with results, then you'll have a clear path of your diagnosis and treatment plan. Let us know how you go! Hugs Melinda xo

Hello, also newly diagnosed just before Christmas. Still in the 'WT' phase. Trying to recover from sentinal node biopsy while kids are on holidays and get my head around treatment and surgery options. 

Hi, I just wanted to wish the best also. I have come to the conclusion that if your going to get cancer you will despite how well you look after yourself.  I also have no family history. I do agree with the others that because you have taken such good care of yourself, you will get through this better. Once you have your surgery you will know what you are dealing with. We are stronger than we know!  Thinking of you.
Rita xo 

Hi @Monicasfootsteps, just wishing you all the best for your results and ensuing surgery and treatment plan. Let us know how you get on. Xx Cath

@Monicasfootsteps Uuuugh goodness!!! It really is crazy isn't it??? and yes it doesn't discriminate no matter how fit and healthy you are or family history. 95% of BC is random. Its like any health issue, they recommend eating healthy and exercise, it all makes sense and yes you certainly feel better, now that Im finally moving, it does feel good, after being so very ill from treatment. Its that crazy that a rehab course I did, the Dietician stood there and said that all the studies that come out about different foods that cause it are actually all minority studies. I was floored! Ive had it twice in 4yrs always been very healthy and luckily caught early both times but only because Ive been in the system for 10yrs All the best, let us know how you go! Hugs Melinda xo