Hi wonderful ladies! Merry Christmas to you all - gee I had to say it to myself a couple of days before Christmas - the year before last, my Mother passed away......last year I found out I had cancer - this year? Well my youngest daughter informed me a couple of days before Christmas that they had discovered a 'mass' in one of her breasts..............she has to now have a biopsy - boy did it make my shoulders droop, but I told her we will get through this and she has my full support (am freaking out inside!) I told my oncologist and he was really, really concerned and asked me to inform him of my daughters results. So I have had to 'tuck this little bit of info' under my sleeve not wanting to upset any one elses Christmas................and as for my daughter she is a tough little nut! Only she and I know about it at the moment......we are going to wait and see - meanwhile, chin up! Can you believe absolutely no one in our families had breast cancer, suddenly its my oldest sister, myself and now my daughter is having a 'scare'.......Well I am praying for her - I told my doctor, its 'hard enough dealing with this stuff yourself.....but you sure as eggs don't wish it on your kids...... x x x hugs to all

Dearest JJoy, I am so sorry to hear about your daughter having to go though the trauma of having tests and waiting for the results. I will keep you both in my prayers. It is such a shame you keep getting bad news at this festive time of year, I pray this will change for your family and you can try and enjoy this time of year again as I am sure your mother would want you to. Sending you hugs and love. Kathryne

Dear Kathryne Thank you for your kind thoughts - we will be keeping our fingers crossed (don't you hate the waiting game) hugs and love from Josie x x x

Oh you poor darl,Christmas is a sad time for you.Well the only thing worse than getting breast cancer yourself would be for your child to get it. I will hope and pray that it's NOT cancer.I couldn't bare to even think about one of my daughter's finding a mass in her breast.I guess you are going to pieces on the inside but trying to be calm and brave on the outside for your daughter's sake.Oh how the waiting does your head in and there's nothing you can do but to stay busy so you don't stew in your own juices.We know life can be unfair but surely not THAT unfair to you Josie.Stay strong,let us know how she goes.I will be thinking of you dear Josie. love Tonya xx

Hi Josie, Big hugs go out to you at this time. Why do these things always seem to happen around Christmas or birthdays! I first went to the Dr just after Christmas last year & was diagnosed near my birthday. I will have everything crossed for your daughter and I hope the results are good news. Take care my friend. Loretta xoxo

Hi Josie, I thought there might be something amiss - no words from you. I always think the worst in situations and how I will handle it. Then when the outcome comes in better it is always a bonus but if it comes in with the worst outcome then I am prepared. Praying for the best outcome for your daughter. Recently I had the genetic testing carried out. I wanted to find out. Thank God that my result was negative. I would have hated to know that I was responsible for potentially passing on this beast. My daughters now are in the same risk category as anyone else. Take care dear friend. I wish I could offer you more - HOPE for a good outcome. XLeonie

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13 Replies

Chris
Member
14 years ago
Hi Josie, sorry to hear about both of your daughters. I will keep my fingers crossed for you that all will be ok. It is bad enough dealing with these things when they affect us, but very scarey when they involve our kids. My 23 year old daughter had to have a mammogram and ultrasound before Christmas to check out a lump. Fortunately it was ok, but I remember the waiting, and the thought , that we now have a family history that wasn't there before, made me feel quite anxious. I hope the new year will be good for you. Love Chris xx
pisces_tas
Member
14 years ago
hi josie,

Sorry to hear of the worrying news, with eldest and youngest daughters having health issues investigated in the New Year.

I hope they find out soon and can get onto things if necessary. You also are still having ongoing teatment with herceptin. Just take it day by day, is good advice.

It is ok if you have to change travel dates; I understand.

TC, Kathy.
JJoy
Member
14 years ago
Hi Kathy

Thank you for your kind thoughts - I found out last night my eldest daughter who has just moved back to QLD has to be tested for both Thyroid and bowel cancers - It just blows me away - two lovely young women and this horrible waiting, it has brought all those horrible thoughts and fears I had gone through myself this time last year, I feel like its a recurring nightmare. I am trying to keep busy - oh by the way I may have to change my dates to come to Tasmania, after one doctor said 'go ahead and book it' the other one has said "oh no, you have treatment that week, we don't want to upset the momentum" Shhhhhhh! I could slap 'em! Anyway will keep praying and hoping for good outcomes (did I do something bad in a previous life?) Am very worried at this point in time, hugs and love from Josie x x x
JJoy
Member
14 years ago
Hi Kathy

Thank you for your kind thoughts - I found out last night my eldest daughter who has just moved back to QLD has to be tested for both Thyroid and bowel cancers - It just blows me away - two lovely young women and this horrible waiting, it has brought all those horrible thoughts and fears I had gone through myself this time last year, I feel like its a recurring nightmare. I am trying to keep busy - oh by the way I may have to change my dates to come to Tasmania, after one doctor said 'go ahead and book it' the other one has said "oh no, you have treatment that week, we don't want to upset the momentum" Shhhhhhh! I could slap 'em! Anyway will keep praying and hoping for good outcomes (did I do something bad in a previous life?) Am very worried at this point in time, hugs and love from Josie x x x
pisces_tas
Member
14 years ago
Hi Josie,

Sorry to hear your youngest daughter has a lump in her breast to be investigated. It must be a worrying time for you, but hopefully, hope too.

I see you were in Melbourne for Xmas, and had the storms to contend with.

I had my son home here; he has now gone back to Melbourne.

Families.. is what it is all about, I think, and trying to keep well.

regards, Kathy OOXX.
JJoy
Member
14 years ago
Thank you Tonya - as I mentioned to Loretta, my eldest has issues too - wow, did I upset someone? I am very, very worried about both of them - like pain, it is personal and I feel helpless. I am hoping all will be well with both of them, big hugs to you love from Josie x x x
JJoy
Member
14 years ago
Hi Loretta - thank you for your support, I found out from my sister that my eldest daughter has thyroid problems and is being checked out - that's two of my daughters with health issues, I had to find out second hand but there you go - suppose at least someone is being straight with me. Cant get hold of eldest daughter as she is in transit with a posting. Sigh! big hugs back my friend x x x
Leonie_Moore
Member
14 years ago
Hi Josie, I thought there might be something amiss - no words from you. I always think the worst in situations and how I will handle it. Then when the outcome comes in better it is always a bonus but if it comes in with the worst outcome then I am prepared. Praying for the best outcome for your daughter. Recently I had the genetic testing carried out. I wanted to find out. Thank God that my result was negative. I would have hated to know that I was responsible for potentially passing on this beast. My daughters now are in the same risk category as anyone else. Take care dear friend. I wish I could offer you more - HOPE for a good outcome. XLeonie
Leonie_Moore
Member
14 years ago
Hi Josie, I thought there might be something amiss - no words from you. I always think the worst in situations and how I will handle it. Then when the outcome comes in better it is always a bonus but if it comes in with the worst outcome then I am prepared. Praying for the best outcome for your daughter. Recently I had the genetic testing carried out. I wanted to find out. Thank God that my result was negative. I would have hated to know that I was responsible for potentially passing on this beast. My daughters now are in the same risk category as anyone else. Take care dear friend. I wish I could offer you more - HOPE for a good outcome. XLeonie
Loretta_d
Member
14 years ago
Hi Josie, Big hugs go out to you at this time. Why do these things always seem to happen around Christmas or birthdays! I first went to the Dr just after Christmas last year & was diagnosed near my birthday. I will have everything crossed for your daughter and I hope the results are good news. Take care my friend.

Loretta xoxo