Head fry

Yeah bad dream I can relate to that at the start. You have gone through so much so quickly and your still trying to get your head around. You have cancer. Strange as it may seem but you will find new routines or ways of doing things and start living through the treatment. I think it's hard but simpler when you have kids because you just have to do it. It maybe your more tired like me than some because you don't get to say I'm to tired I'll go to bed whenever you need too. Pace yourself as much as you can. I found pop corn a blanket and extra movies are worth it. So I could be with the kids even if I was not up to much playing. Jelly for you is good and the kids generally like it. Even before or afternoon care at the school the week of chemo. It's all about getting through it. X

Yeah bad dream I can relate to that at the start. You have gone through so much so quickly and your still trying to get your head around. You have cancer. Strange as it may seem but you will find new routines or ways of doing things and start living through the treatment. I think it's hard but simpler when you have kids because you just have to do it. It maybe your more tired like me than some because you don't get to say I'm to tired I'll go to bed whenever you need too. Pace yourself as much as you can. I found pop corn a blanket and extra movies are worth it. So I could be with the kids even if I was not up to much playing. Jelly for you is good and the kids generally like it. Even before or afternoon care at the school the week of chemo. It's all about getting through it. X

Wow, I feel less alone for reading your stories, thank you for sharing. I was diagnosed aged 42 (so not so young!), on June 6 and have had lumpectomy, sentinel node biopsy and now FEC chemo. I'm exhausted and nauseous on the chemo, but only started last Monday, so I guess I have to give it time. I'm trying to save my energy for two primary aged children. I sometimes still wonder what's happened? Does anyone else feel trapped in a bad dream and think they will wake up soon? It's lovely to read your positive messages and hear from others going through the same experience. Thank you.

Wow, I feel less alone for reading your stories, thank you for sharing. I was diagnosed aged 42 (so not so young!), on June 6 and have had lumpectomy, sentinel node biopsy and now FEC chemo. I'm exhausted and nauseous on the chemo, but only started last Monday, so I guess I have to give it time. I'm trying to save my energy for two primary aged children. I sometimes still wonder what's happened? Does anyone else feel trapped in a bad dream and think they will wake up soon? It's lovely to read your positive messages and hear from others going through the same experience. Thank you.

Xx

Welcome Teresa and Lorraine

It is terribly sad that you have to deal with this. I was diagnosed 11 months ago one week before my 44th birthday ....no symptoms but tiredness for so long that I just thought it was how life was...now after a lumpectomy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, life is getting back to normal but it is a new kind of normal.

I wanted to say - yes stay positive - but allow yourselves days to feel miserable too. I struggle with people saying how brave I am - because when it comes down to it...you just do what you have to do. You have to change course occasionally and there are always reminders that your life is not the same it was. This site will remind you to laugh and to cry. Reading the funny things about chemo really helped on days when I felt terrible. We are here when you need support.

Amanda

 

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forgot to say make sure you get a my journey kit free from this site.  You can order online from the new diagnosis page or ring

 

Hi lorrainej ~ my name is Jess and I am from BCNA. Just wanted to jump in and let you know about the 'Young women support' group that you might like to check out. Here is the link http://www.bcna.org.au/group/5157

You may have already had a look, but there is also some information here for young women diagnosed with breast cancer on this page: http://www.bcna.org.au/about-breast-cancer/young-women

I hope the network gives you a place to connect with others and share your experiences. Just want to let you know that If you need a hand with anything just give me a shout : )

Jess

 

 

Hi Lorraine and Teresa, Lorraine, I'm so sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis, and at such a young age it is particularly sad. This awful disease touches so many people. I was diagnosed early October and have been through a lumpectomy, a cycle of IVF, 6 chemo treatments and then finally a double mastectomy in May. I was 34 when I was diagnosed and my hubby and I had been trying for kids for 4 years previously so the fertility thing was particularly tough for me. I've come to terms with it all now though and will be eternally gratefully to the wonderful team of docs and nurses who have cared for me for the past few months. I think they are all amazing. If either of you have any questions at all or I can help in any way please don't hesitant to message me. Happy to answer any questions (no matter how silly they seem!!) At the beginning of my journey I was absolutely terrified and thought I couldn't do it but I've come out the other end now and you will too. Just try to take it one step at a time otherwise it all gets a bit overwhelming. And I would also recommend walking every day if you can thought the chemo, it really does help. I also found the Pilates DVD in the My Journey pack really helpful....the exercises aren't particularly difficult but I found them very relaxing and it became part of my daily routine after my walk round the park! It's funny how these little things help you through. Teresa...I found that each of my chemo treatments gave me similar side effects each time so at least I knew what to expect. I'm not sure what chemo you are on but mine was called FEC-T (3 treatments with drugs called FEC and then 3 treatments with a drug called Taxotere). I had 3-4 days of feeling pretty average with nausea after my FEC treatments and then back to normal again for a couple of weeks. And with Taxotere I didn't really have any side effects apart from achey neck and shoulders for 1 day afterwards. With the FEC side effects I would highly recommending asking your onc to increase your dosage of Dexamethasone (anti-nausea) as this made a huge difference for me and reduced the nausea to only 1 day which was great. Where are you both based? I'm in Melbourne and would be happy to meet up for a chat if you feel it would help? Lots of love and hugs to you both xxxxxxx