Am I pushing myself ?
Hi fellow members.
I was diagnosed with stage 3 invasive carcinoma HER2 in Feb this year 2015 . I found a lump and went straight to G.P. and referred me to get a mammogram, although Id had one in (June 14 with no call back ) of course the news wasn't good after a visit to my Breast surgeon I was told I had Breast cancer after a recall in clear margins after 1st initial surgery. It hadn't travelled to the lymph glands Phew ! But I did need 4 treatments of chemo 3 weeks apart and radiation every day for 3 weeks . Also I have to have hecepton till Feb16 I was offered the Cool cap which I found excellent , bit uncomfy at first but I got used to it. I have thick hair and it worked well. I didn't look sick ! Everyone was amazed on how well I looked .As I am an asocial butterfly , but gee that soon stopped for a while any way ... I felt well enough, treatment went well and my work at the time were wonderful with days of. I worked throughout when I could. I finished all chemo and radiation end of May, but still the having the Herceptin. In Aug I was made redundant unfortunately , but it gave me a chance for a break and a 3week holiday. About 8 weeks in total After that I started looking for work. It didn't take long to get a job, but its really long hours 9 hrs a day and every 2nd Sat 6 days a week. I am a manager and the training and the learning are huge. Im sure I suffering Chemo Brain.The staff I have a great and understand . But Im really tired each night and feel that this may be to much . I try and walk most nights after work . My feet are numb and swell in spots when ive stood , I needed to buy new expensive shoes to fit and stand, now im on Arimidex and I feel aching like a 90 yrs old .Im a generally happy go lucky fun loving person, but in the past month Im wondering if Im doing the right thing working so much. My partner is very supportive , but need to work for to enjoy a comfatable lifestyle ..Just sayin . I wonder if if any one else has suggestions
cheers Sandra ( Hawks )
