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pammy
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13 years ago

Hello everyone

I'm 43 with a 12 y/o son and 10 y/o daughter and one  fabulous hubby. Unfortunately I live 2 hrs away from all the medical services I now have to attend. This is exhausting.

My story started in Jan 2012 when I found a lump in my breast. I wasnt overly worried because I have bad fibroids, was on the waiting list for a hysterectomy,and I thought the lump would be due to hormone in balance..

I had an ultrasound, progressed to a mammogram and straight to the breast clinic where they did a core biopsy. 4 different dr's all saying dont worry it wont be anything,, one week later and my world stopped dead in its tracks and smacked me right in the face.

Making myself breathe was the only thing I could manage at that stage.. I heard parts of information, took the reading material which I couldnt open for quite a few days. and just let my husband walk me out to the car and drive us home in total shock..

I fully understand the feelings everyone on this site has described and gone through.. Its now 4 weeks after my lumpectomy and sentinel lobe removal.  I'm still very sore under the arm and around the breast but life goes on so I keep doing what needs to be done..  I will be starting radiation in May and have already started tamoxifen.. Hopefully the hysterectomy will occur shortly after radiation which will help eleviate alot of other pain and problems.. and will mean a change of tablets.

I find the dark and dirty days are fewer now but when they come they are as raw as the first week after diagnosis.  What a roller coaster.

I find reading your posts so helpful and hope I can also help you in your journeys..

Please feel free to add me as a contact

chat soon

Pammy

3 Replies

  • Leonie_Moore's avatar
    Leonie_Moore
    Member
    13 years ago

    Yes welcome to our site.  Sam has given you some wonderful advice.  Please don't let this be a lonely journey for you as there are so many of us "pink sisters" ready and willing to "chat" with you.  As you will see we all support each other through the good and the bad times.  Any questions that you may have, please put up on this site.  There is always someone who "has been there" and can offer their view on what worked for them.  I too will put in a contact request.  By doing that I can then "keep an eye on your progress" through the fog.  You will be amazed at how quickly your treatment will progress.  It is now nearly 10 months since I finished chemo!!!!  Hard to believe.  Just keep looking forward.  I always have a "project" to keep me looking forward and I will continue to do this and it seems to work for me.  It may also be helpful for you to seek out a support group that is close by to you.  I did this and have  gained some wonderful friendships.  Best wishes to you.  XLeonie

  • Samantha_Cunnin's avatar
    Samantha_Cunnin
    Member
    13 years ago

    Hi Pammy,

    so sorry to see all the issues u are dealing with and then to have this BC diagnosis and treatment thrown on top (for good measure???)

    You have soooo come to the right place for support and understanding..altho all of our paths and stories differ we all have a connection too and only we can truly understand the feeling and emotions that run thru our heads..

    I am hoping that u have received a "My Journey Kit", if not, u can order one thru the BCNA site which is a fabulous and much valued resource..also, ask ur BC Nurse or Dr about small pillows that u can get to sit under ur armpit-they make things much more comfortable (if u haven't done so already)  often hospital auxillary ladies make them too..

    I will send a contact request thru..and i am also on facebook-find me there if ur there too..

    Good luck with upcoming treatments and i hope to be able to offer some advice and support where i can

    Sam :)  xx

     

  • Samantha_Cunnin's avatar
    Samantha_Cunnin
    Member
    13 years ago

    Hi Pammy,

    so sorry to see all the issues u are dealing with and then to have this BC diagnosis and treatment thrown on top (for good measure???)

    You have soooo come to the right place for support and understanding..altho all of our paths and stories differ we all have a connection too and only we can truly understand the feeling and emotions that run thru our heads..

    I am hoping that u have received a "My Journey Kit", if not, u can order one thru the BCNA site which is a fabulous and much valued resource..also, ask ur BC Nurse or Dr about small pillows that u can get to sit under ur armpit-they make things much more comfortable (if u haven't done so already)  often hospital auxillary ladies make them too..

    I will send a contact request thru..and i am also on facebook-find me there if ur there too..

    Good luck with upcoming treatments and i hope to be able to offer some advice and support where i can

    Sam :)  xx