Starting the journey - Waiting

Dear Louise,

We can all understand the intensity of the emotions you are going through right now.  Hang on to that sense of humour and stay positive (it does help!!). I was diganosed in Sept last year.  Had an appointment for an ultrasound and this wonderful Dr suggested I do a mammogram and a biopsy...and it did not see to worry me - for some odd reason.  Got the results a few days later and when my GP gave us the diagnosis and I saw my husbands face - decided right then and there that I was not going to let this "thing" get the better of me or my family.  Had a lumpectomy - and they found this tiny bit of ca in thesentinel node - so went in again to have the nodes removed.  Had chemo which finished in Jan, RAdiation  completed on the 13th April and am all good and feel normal again - went back to work in March after 3 months off. Time has gone by so fast - am back to zumba again and feeling great with my new curly hair!!!  I know this may sound a bit weird or crazy...but this is the best thing that has happend to me - has helped me take stock and re-evaluate what is important - its Family all the way!! You will find the most beautiful supportive people and you will also find people who find it hard to approach you - everyone is different.  We are so lucky to have so much help and support in Australia - the doctors, nurses and therapists are truly amazing.  Walk through each day one step at a time - and try to lead as normal a life as possible (thats a decision we made as a family) - embrace the good days and accept the not so good days.  Pray - love and Don't let it get to you....no matter what!!  We are all sending you Rainbows of love and support and blessings.  Wiht much love ....Peggy