Results are in!!!!

Hi Kel

Great you know what the plan is now.....forward now, each day is one day closer to the finish line! Amazing how we do cope hey....as scary and daunting as all this is for us!  Thank goodness for fabulous treatments for the physical side of BC......and thank goodness we have this great site for our emotional needs!

Wishing you all the best....and will be following your journey alongside you!

P.s.  Not sure of how old your kids are...but mine helped me with my haircut after my first chemo.....started falling out after 13 days ...so had a blonde rock-chick look for a few days before going extra short! X

 

 

 

 

I know exactly how you are feeling. My original plan was to have a lumpectomy and then 6 weeks of radiotherapy. Although I was totally blown away by my diagnosis I thought at least I didn't have to have chemo. It was a relief. But after my lumpectomy, my surgeon told me that I had extensive DCIS (pre-cancer cells) throughout my breast and I'd need a mastectomy and then chemo for 3 months. A big shock! Then after meeting with my Oncologist for the first time, she proceeded to tell me that I'd need 6 months of chemo and a further 9 months of Herceptin and 5 to 10 years on Tamoxifen or Femara (depending on whether I'd reached menopause after chemo). This was another huge shock but I guess throughout this b..... of a desease I needed to be prepared for whatever came my way. I decided that I could only go with the flow. I've had to go with the flow a few times now through my treatment with blood clots muddying the water so to speak and I just found out today that I will most likely be on blood thinners for life. Oh well, it's no use getting upset about it. I say "oh well" a lot too. So, after all my rambling on, my advice to you Kel is "go with the flow" and add "oh well" to your mantras. Staying positive is a great way to tackle this 'journey'. I must say I hated that word in the beginning but I now understand that it is entirely appropriate. Keep smiling my friend. Lots of love Janey xxx

I know exactly how you are feeling. My original plan was to have a lumpectomy and then 6 weeks of radiotherapy. Although I was totally blown away by my diagnosis I thought at least I didn't have to have chemo. It was a relief. But after my lumpectomy, my surgeon told me that I had extensive DCIS (pre-cancer cells) throughout my breast and I'd need a mastectomy and then chemo for 3 months. A big shock! Then after meeting with my Oncologist for the first time, she proceeded to tell me that I'd need 6 months of chemo and a further 9 months of Herceptin and 5 to 10 years on Tamoxifen or Femara (depending on whether I'd reached menopause after chemo). This was another huge shock but I guess throughout this b..... of a desease I needed to be prepared for whatever came my way. I decided that I could only go with the flow. I've had to go with the flow a few times now through my treatment with blood clots muddying the water so to speak and I just found out today that I will most likely be on blood thinners for life. Oh well, it's no use getting upset about it. I say "oh well" a lot too. So, after all my rambling on, my advice to you Kel is "go with the flow" and add "oh well" to your mantras. Staying positive is a great way to tackle this 'journey'. I must say I hated that word in the beginning but I now understand that it is entirely appropriate. Keep smiling my friend. Lots of love Janey xxx

Hi Kel, At least you now have a plan of attack to beat this. I too had grade 3, hormone positive & Her2+ diagnosis. I had 8 rounds of chemo (4 AC & then 4 Docetaxel) my last chemo is next Friday 29th (yay..!!!) I have also had 3 herceptin which continue 3 weekly till Sept 2014 & will be discussing with onc next appointment as to when I start tamoxifen for 5 years. I am also having 5 weeks of radiation to start after Christmas. So remember whatever treatment you have you can do it & if you need advice or to vent over any part of your treatment you will always find someone hear to help or offer advice or just a hug. Take care Carolyn x

Hey Kel, Love to hear you are soldiering on, I, too, am learning to go with the flow. Waiting for all the results made me very anxious, but treatment has started and I know feel like I'm moving forwards.

Hazel xxx 

Hey Kel, Love to hear you are soldiering on, I, too, am learning to go with the flow. Waiting for all the results made me very anxious, but treatment has started and I know feel like I'm moving forwards.

Hazel xxx 

What a great attitude Kel! When we have no choice it is far better to embrace positive things.However,we all need to feel like crap sometimes,and let it all out.Then we get on with it.I am glad you know what is ahead now.I found that when I knew,I could concentrate on what I had to do,and I actually felt a little better.The waiting is over.I am sending you a big cyber hug Kel:) and look forward to hearing how you get on in the weeks ahead.I am sure you will do just fine.xoxoxRobyn.

What a great attitude Kel! When we have no choice it is far better to embrace positive things.However,we all need to feel like crap sometimes,and let it all out.Then we get on with it.I am glad you know what is ahead now.I found that when I knew,I could concentrate on what I had to do,and I actually felt a little better.The waiting is over.I am sending you a big cyber hug Kel:) and look forward to hearing how you get on in the weeks ahead.I am sure you will do just fine.xoxoxRobyn.