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KerryK
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13 years ago

Do I have my life back???

Hello, it has been a loooong time since I posted anything. I have finished, surgery, chemo,radio, and herceptin. I am now on tamoxifen. It has been just over 12 months since I was diagnosed and I am not sure how I feel. I feel ok but thenI have these moments where I think OMG I have had a huge fight with cancer. I hate what it has done to me physically and mentally. I am also so grateful that I am here able to express my thoughts and for the people I have met along the way. My next step is a reconstruction which is another journey. I would be interested to find out your views as to the type and recovery period for breast reconsturction. From the info, I have received to date, is that it is a long haul. Look forward to hearing from you. xxx 

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  • KerryK's avatar
    KerryK
    Member
    13 years ago

    Thanks for your post. I would very much like to hear how your reconstruction goes. I have been to see the surgeon and he has recommended a tram flap as well. From what he said it is a long op and recovery is long. Like you I am trying to get fit fit. I think you need to have a strong body and mind before you embark on the next step of reconstruction. I am thinking I might go ahead early next year.  I have some heart issues to deal with and get sorted so when that is done it will be full steam ahead.

    Good news also on your scans coming back clear. It is such a relief. I had scans earlier in the year after complaining of a few niggles and thankfully they were clear. I find it hard to find the right balance. On one hand I don't want to be paranoid and then I don't to ignore it because it could be something. I think this is our life from now on.

    Anyway let me know how you get on and how you are going at losing the weight. xxx

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    Miss_Sue
    Member
    13 years ago

    Hi Kerry, 

    Do you have your life back? Mmmmm I don't think you are ever the same after a cancer diagnosis. I too am almost 12 months post treatment. Diagnosed June 2011, lumpectomy followed by mastectomy, then 6 cycles of chemo, 3 weeks of radiation and have now been on Tamoxifen since Jan. I sometimes think, omg this time last year ..........  I am feeling so good at the moment, mainly because I have just had a ct and bone scan - both clear of mets, which is great because I have had some concern re some ongoing shoulder pain. And I am booked in for a reconstruction at the end of Nov. My only option really is for a tram flap recon due to radiation etc and I certainly have enough tummy (after 3 children) so while I know it is a long recovery I simply just can't wait to be all put back together again. My prosthesis is uncomfortable and I am so self conscious with anything that is slightly low cut. Not that I ever had an amazing chest before but I was happy with what I has so was devastated to lose my breast. I am happy to let you know how my recon goes. At the moment I am busy trying to lose some weight and get fit in advance of the surgery. Wishing you all the best. Xxx