Terrified
Hi..my name is Lisa Im 51, married with two children, one 21 and one 18yo. My life has changed so much over the past 4 weeks Im terrified when I recap everything and need to just push it aside. 4...
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@LisaO I'm so sorry to hear of your story, and the thing is, it doesn't discriminate and we sadly don't see it coming. I've had it twice in 6yrs and my 2nd diagnosis was very difficult, a single parent in 2015 and my children were 16 & 18. My eldest was in the midst of VCE and had been diagnosed with Depression earlier that same year. Then comes me mid year whooops...a recurrence. Life doesn't wait I learned for everyone else to be ok to manage what happens with you their Mum. My kids were amazing and my daughter smashed VCE and I managed to get through Chemo.
I was so AGAINST Chemo, I did not want it, so to be honest it comes down to your diagnosis, I was ER+ 2.5cm tumor Stage 2, Grade 3 Aggressive, being Grade 3 is what my Oncologist said deemed me for Chemo and as it was a recurrence. I honestly didnt know how I was going to go...and it did dictate my life for 5 months. I unfortunately didn't cope with it but it's because I'm so drug sensitive, alot of women do get through quite well and can work. I didn't have a choice and I'm now 18 months post Chemo and really have my life back in so many ways. If there was another way believe me, most of us wouldnt choose Chemo, but it's the only treatment available plus radiation.
So I wouldnt just google, I'd talk to professionals about your particular diagnosis as its very personal to you, so treatment is different for everyone. There is alot to consider, so being well informed and knowledgeable will help you make the right decision for you.
Hugs Melinda xo
I was so AGAINST Chemo, I did not want it, so to be honest it comes down to your diagnosis, I was ER+ 2.5cm tumor Stage 2, Grade 3 Aggressive, being Grade 3 is what my Oncologist said deemed me for Chemo and as it was a recurrence. I honestly didnt know how I was going to go...and it did dictate my life for 5 months. I unfortunately didn't cope with it but it's because I'm so drug sensitive, alot of women do get through quite well and can work. I didn't have a choice and I'm now 18 months post Chemo and really have my life back in so many ways. If there was another way believe me, most of us wouldnt choose Chemo, but it's the only treatment available plus radiation.
So I wouldnt just google, I'd talk to professionals about your particular diagnosis as its very personal to you, so treatment is different for everyone. There is alot to consider, so being well informed and knowledgeable will help you make the right decision for you.
Hugs Melinda xo