It all started when I turned 40
May 2012.
I know that some people say that life begins at 40, but for me turning 40 was far from a wonderful new beginning. It was a new beginning, but it was a beginning full of worry and unce...
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Yes, I also resisted asking questions and being part of sites like this as I didn't feel like I belonged here. I didn't feel like i have breast cancer (and sometimes still don't). I felt that as my DCIS diagnosis was caught so early, and I'm not needing all of the treatment that so many women out there need that my questions, problems and needs are insignificant to so many others. I don't want to complain about what I'm going through, when I know how lucky I am. There are so many women out there that are really fighting for their lives (women like my mum) that have to face a massive fight for their lives. I have been keeping a private blog and taking photos as I go, Which i have just started putting up on here this week. I now wish i had put it up earlier. I'm sorry to hear that you have been on tamoxifen for a long period and have to live with with all the side effects. Having people around you that understand and are there to support you is so important. I guess that is where sites like this are so helpfull and a great support base. Stay strong.