River of tears
Hi , I was diagnosed March 10th 2011. I initially had a lumpectomy then a mastectomy with removal of lymph nodes . I am HER2+++ and ER+++. I had chemo then radiation therapy and am continuing with m...
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You sure have had alot done to you in the last 8 months Hilary.3 surgeries, chemo,radiation and now hercepton,no wonder you are teary.You also have to adjust to a new self image and digest the fact that you've just had cancer.Cry all you want.This is a great site to vent or get support cos we all know what you've been through.After my chemo,(last August 2010)I started on Tamoxifen and I became quite depressed-don't know if it was the aftermath,being bald or drug side effects.Anyway,my oncologist put me on a very low dose antidepressant(endep 10mg)and it helped with hot flushes,sleep and mood. It's hard to be positive all the time and it doesn't hurt to wallow in it for awhile. Friends mean well but will sometimes say the most annoying things.Sounds like you have a wonderful husband and in the middle of the night when ,your fears rise up, you have someone to hold you and tell you it will be ok.I had my first bout of breast cancer in 2003 and from my experience,it took me almost 2years to feel confident again,that I might live afterall.Give yourself time and take time out for yourself.
Tonya xx