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Nenie
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14 years ago

Healing well

Well, I am healing well after my mastectomy and the pathology results are back - Stage 3, Her2 positive cancer again.  Will mean I am in for the same treatment - chemotherapy plus Herceptin and, more than likely, radiation therapy.

I will probably start my chemotherapy in a couple of weeks and am grateful that I have a couple of weeks break as my youngest starts school (Prep) for the first time tomorrow.  It is also a new school for my other, who is in year 1. 

I'm really glad that I have healed well and had the break to allow me to do all of the 'normal' parent stuff to get everything they need and so that I can be there with my son and daughter for their first day.

It will also give me the opportunity to speak with their teachers and the principal to communicate what is going on so they are aware when my two talk about what is going on.  I have kept them informed at a level they can understand and at 5 and 6 they have no qualms in telling people that their mummy has no breasts.  Lucky, I am open and confident so that it doesn't bother me.  The only thing I find uncomfortable is when people have that drop face and get all sympathetic.  I know they mean well, but I am as well as can be and strong and don't want to wallow in the pity party.  Usually, a joke or two breaks the ice, but we will see as a new school for them means new teachers and parents for me to meet. 

Interesting times ahead...

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  • Jrova's avatar
    Jrova
    Member
    14 years ago
    Have you had a very long gap between cancers? I found the chemo I had in 2011 very different to the chemo I had in 2002. Much less sickness in general. My first diagnosis was the day after my youngest started grade 1. The teachers and other parents can be a great source of support. I had one Mum who used to take my younger daughter home after school on my chemo day, and bring her home at about 8pm bathed and fed! It was awesome!
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    TonyaM
    Member
    14 years ago

    I gather this your second bout of breast cancer? It's a real kick in the guts to get it again.I had it twice in one breast which resulted in a mastectomy in May 2010.However,the thought of doing chemo twice would just about do my head in! You have alot on your plate with little ones going back to school and then having to start chemo.Seems like you have a handle on it all but I hope you have some help if need be.I had 7 years between my breast cancers-how far apart were yours?I thought after that length of time it was all behind me. Well I hope your children settle into their schools ok and that will be one less worry for you.Then you can concentrate on yourself and starting chemo.

                                         Good luck, Tonya xx