It's started!

Good on you Bel, try and stay positive. You know I've just got to the end of my treatment and while it has been a difficult year in many ways, if I'm really honest none of it was as bad as I was expecting. I had an image of cancer patients as frail, bed-ridden and unable to function at all. While I did feel a bit sick at times, I was surprised at how much I was able to do. A lot of the time I felt almost normal, just kind of tired. Of course I can't predict how you will react to your treatment but it's not necessarily going to be as dreadful as you might think. So try not to get to anxious.

I know it's difficult in your circumstances but try and organise as much help has you can, especially for the 3-4 days after each treatment, go easy on yourself (in fact spoil yourself when you can), avoid the negative people and just remember it's only for a relatively short period of your life .I guess I'm saying expect the best but prepare for the worst just in case.  I have just finished my radiotherapy, I started back at the gym yesterday and I am feeling great. My only daily reminder of the cancer now is my very very short hair.  There is a light at the end of the tunnel! And remember the wonderful strong, supportive women on this site are here for you. Janet. :)