Where does the time go???
It feels like yesterday, I was sitting in the surgeon's rooms - it's breast cancer, she said. I cried.
That was 9 weeks ago, tomorrow. So much has happened since then. I want this to be a li...
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Hi Sam,
Sorry for the delay in responding - am on holiday in Queensland with the family before chemo again on Monday.
Meditation is a great way to get back in touch with yourself and give you time to priortise what it is you want to do. My GP has suggested a counsellor, but i'm not sure i want to go down that path at the moment. A few things have happened to friends and family lately that made me realise that while cancer is bad, and i never wanted it, things could have been a whole lot worse.
Unfortunately, though we are all bound by a breast cancer diagnosis, there are so many different kinds and they aren't the same, nor is treatment the same. Stay positive and don't let negativity into your mind. Whilst I really enjoy expressing myself on this site, and my blog might sound depressing, or down, I'm really not. Life is for living, and that's what I'm going to try to do now. No chemo or radiation sounds like a blessing (although I am enjoying having no hair!! not enjoying losing my eyelashes though!!) Some of the posts on this site sound a bit depressing - avoid those!!
Love your family and love yourself - don't let cancer be the end of your living - 86% survivial rate to 5 years - that's a lot to look forward to.
Take care, and stay strong
Penny
PS: there is a group called The Warwick Foundation that is set up to help people between the age of 18 - 40 dealing with cancer. They offer lots of help and support - google them and join up - they're a great help and can offer lots of help if you need it