Until Now
Initially diagnosed in Oct 2005 when I was 42. I underwent a lumpectomy, radiotherapy and chose to have chemotherapy which was offered as an option. Five years and one day after, it was discovered that I had metastasis in three of my right ribs and a large tumour in my spine. This tumour and a subsequent one in my pelvis were treated with radiotherapy but a second, lower down tumour in my spine remains untreated because of its position. In January 2013 cancer secondaries were discovered in my liver. I've had so much chemo that I forget which ones I have had! Xeloda was one. However I nearly got a whole year out of Abraxane with very few side effects and I am now on the brand-new-to-the-PBS Halaven I started on this in early December when it was found that breast cancer cells had spread to the lining of my left lung. Peripheral neuropathy is being a problem on the Halaven, as is insomnia but my quality of life is still good. I am married but my husband had 3 mini strokes (TIAs) in 2013 that were finally determined to be due to the stress of my illness. Luckily he fully recovered. I have very little other family support and friends are not near as we have moved around all our lives. However neighbours are being lovely and new friends help. Frankly this all sucks!!!! I definitely have down days but I decided I didn't want to spend what was left of my life crying so I focus on the little, lovely moments of the day to ge through.
