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Arleene
Member
11 years ago

I finally have a management plan

 

Hi Ladies,

I haven't posted for about 1 week now as I have been going from appt to scan and more appointments, on the 11/8 I finally saw my Medical Oncologist who I quite like and I will start Chemo whithin the next couple of weeks, I have to undergo Chemo once a week every 3 weeks for 18 weeks, I had a Bone Scan yesterday, I have a heart scan on Monday morning, see my oncologist on tuesday and then on thursday I have a portacath put in by my surgeon it's all happening rather quickly but that's ok. I'm getting my hair cut short and into a nice style the hairdresser can spoil me as she knows I have bc so she told me the other day she's going to pamper me what a wonderful way to finish the week, I'm going to get a special book to document my journey as I have so much I want to do when I get to the other side of this journey, I'm getting somemore berets from the net as I don't want to wear a wig, I'm just glad I'm not in Limbo anymore and have such a positive outlook now, this network is amazing the support is invaluable and I don't know how I could of got this far without your support and the support of my family and friends and healthcare team, bring on my journey I'm going to face it head on.

Sending big Hugs

Anitaxx

4 Replies

  • Arleene's avatar
    Arleene
    Member
    11 years ago

    Hi Trace,

    I'm happy I have a plan now too and at the moment just 1 step at a time and getting my hair cut short today was a major step seeing all my long thick brown hair cut short we just don't realise how much of our identity is connected to our hair but had I not done it I would have been devestated when my hair starts to fall out, giving you a big cuddle right back. Anitaxx

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    Arleene
    Member
    11 years ago

     

    Hi Rowdy,

    I'm going to get myself a diary probably tomorrow, Ihaven't discussed my list with my hubby yet because I think he's coming to the realisation omg this is actually going to happen, I just keep on smiling even when the hairdresser was cutting off all my thick shoulder length hair but I think not getting it cut short would have been a mistake because I'm not having it come out in clumps my hair is nice and short and a new modern look, my hubby and daughter think it looks cool and that's good enough for me.

    sending you a cuddle.

    Anitaxx

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    Not applicable
    11 years ago

    Hi Anita, good to hear that you now have a plan. Just take it 1 appointment at a time, and keep checking in with us all along the way. Sending you a big cuddle, Trace ????

  • rowdy's avatar
    rowdy
    Member
    11 years ago

    Hi Anita I hope you have go yourself a diary. Looking at your list it brings back memories of my own trip. You will get to the end of that tunnel, just keep moving forward and taking it one day at a time. Sending you hugs and a smile, don't forget to laugh sometimes it helps.xx