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Dlhcba6
Member
12 years ago

Think I can see the light

Only 10 radiation sessions to go. Skin looking reasonable, and my implant also seems to be holding up. It's like the candle that was in the tunnel occasionally flickering and sometimes snuffed out has turned into a very small electric light that has not gone off. Wow what a ride the last 7 months have been. I've lost a boob, gained an implant, lost my hair everywhere, gained a touch of menopause (it did take 5 rounds of chemo for that to happen), had some delightful coloured fluids infused into my veins which reacted badly to the intrusion, and am now being roasted daily while having to live away from home for 5 weeks. During this life at home has continued. My four kids, 11,9,7,5 have not batted an eyelid really to all of the drama and tears and anger. They are still lovely little people, and my husband has done an amazing job holding it together during and in my absences. I have met some amazing people in hospital waiting rooms, chemo units, radiation units, scarf and hat shops...gee I could go on, plus all the amazing people on line. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me thus far, and for others earlier on your journey than me? You can do it. It's not nice, but it's doable, and there is still life to enjoy. Hugs. Lia

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  • Bearteggie's avatar
    Bearteggie
    Member
    12 years ago

    Hi Lisa

    What a brave mother you are.  I can't imagine having to be away from home from my family and my son is grown and go through treatment on my own.  Your husband sounds very supportive and definitely has his hands full.  

    Thank you for sharing your positive and encouraging outlook. You are now on the home run and that light is going to be getting bigger and brighter as you tick off your last 10 rounds of radiation.  I can't wait to be where you are now.  You are a champion and I wish you all the very best as you complete your treatment and return home to your loving family.

    Hope you have a lovely weekend, even though you will be picking up and getting your home back in order.  

    Big hugs

    Joy xx

  • Dlhcba6's avatar
    Dlhcba6
    Member
    12 years ago
    Thank you again ladies. As you all know it is not always so positive and upbeat. Many tears have been shed, usually by myself, and that frustrates me even more. I just realised today how much better I feel physically, other than leg and hip joint pain still. It's so amazing how crappy chemo makes you feel and you can't imagine ever feeling near 'normal' again (whatever that is). Then you do, I think. It's kind of like forgetting how painful childbirth is, until you go back again (or for me 4 times). Really need my head read. I felt so foul after chemo, but two weeks later I would feel ok and would go back for the next one and it would start all over again. How crazy. I am going home tomorrow for the weekend and then will have only 9 sessions left of radiation. Rest assured I will spend the weekend washing, stripping and changing beds, picking up everything covering the floor, vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms, ironing school uniforms and food shopping. My darling husband is keeping everything together at home but he is really exceptional at stepping over things on the floor and is not particularly as committed to doing the laundry as I am. Hope no one fell off their chair laughing at that and thinking about the similarities in their own lives? Keep up the good fight ladies. It's easy to tell others that, not always so easy to do it yourself, but we have to keep trying. :) Lisa