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magicmum
14 years agoMember
Who me ?
"Come back for another scan, there's a grey area"
That was just over 4 weeks ago, and I thought "who, me ?" I was so sure it was just a bruise from when I had fallen some weeks before, and then they started scanning in a different spot . . .
*It's very small" "we've caught it early " "you'll be fine"
There's a little part of my head that just won't let me believe those things right now.
I have a wonderful surgeon who has done the wide excision and the sentinel node biopsy (results next Tuesday) and a fabulous support network including my family, my collegues at work and my old Nursing Mothers group - we've been friends forever, nearly 30 years, and their love is astounding.
I am talking positively to myself every day, filling myself with good thoughts, moving forward. Everything so far has been very smooth, and fast. But that fear of the unknown is inescapable in the middle of the night - what if it is already somewhere else ? Is my slightly upset tummy just nerves, or something sinister ? How do I know that my aching legs are just menopausal ? How will I stop myself from bombarding my doctor wih requests for cancer scans on every part of my body ?
How do you cope with that ? Can anyone offer any thoughts ?
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- magicmumMember
I have discovered that I just LOVE tinned spaghetti ! There are so many things that I normally love that just don't taste right and I don't want them - but a little tin of spaghetti and a piece of hot toast just fits the bill perfectly. It's prob not particularly nutritious but I don't care about that. I'm trying to eat veg and fruit to keep my tummy working, and struggling to keep a good amount of fluid going down - just don't want that either. Although last night I started a can of lemonade and that was quite nice, it's even nice today a bit flat. Gradullay I'll find the things I can actually enjoy the taste of - I just wish it was cappuccino !!!!! Still can't enjoy my coffee :(
On a really up note - I have had NO HEADACHES this cycle, it's amazingly awesome !!!! The preventer my doc found is working a treat I am so thrilled. Going to be taking that for the rest of mylife - no more migraines, yayy !!!!!!
Keep on keeping on girls
magicmum
- magicmumMember
Thanks for that - I told the hairdresser that I needed to look fabulous for the first time at work with my new do. And she came up trumps.
Keitha
- chipmunkMemberHi Magicmum You look fabulous. It suits you heaps. Mine is still sitting in it's stand, not used yet. I just can't find he courage to wear it yet. And besides having shingles the other week on my head was a definite no no to wig or any hats etc.... Great to hear that you are doing a few hours of work. Me to, I do about 15-20 hours a week. Body can't do much more than that at the moment. Anyway , take care a and keep us posted. Love Julie xx
- chipmunkMemberHi Magicmum You look fabulous. It suits you heaps. Mine is still sitting in it's stand, not used yet. I just can't find he courage to wear it yet. And besides having shingles the other week on my head was a definite no no to wig or any hats etc.... Great to hear that you are doing a few hours of work. Me to, I do about 15-20 hours a week. Body can't do much more than that at the moment. Anyway , take care a and keep us posted. Love Julie xx
- magicmumMember
My husband has promised to take another one in daylight - with a smile ! I always manage to look grim in pics :P That was taken after work the first time I wore it.
I know what you mean about the "tight" feeling. I can only do it for about 3 hrs. Rest of the time my lovely hats are just comfy and fine. My friend who promised to make me some stylish ones is still procrastinating !! But hopefully I will have a good range soon.
I have one lovelysoft woollen one I prefer at home, so cosy. Actually looks a bit like a tea cosy but I don't care!!!
I amlucky in that I can go towork or not as I choose - it's casual - and I quite enjoy it, makes the time pass. Been feeling very tired after this second cycle, sleeping heaps, so I spose that's good.
Take special care of yourself.
magicmum
- magicmumMember
My husband has promised to take another one in daylight - with a smile ! I always manage to look grim in pics :P That was taken after work the first time I wore it.
I know what you mean about the "tight" feeling. I can only do it for about 3 hrs. Rest of the time my lovely hats are just comfy and fine. My friend who promised to make me some stylish ones is still procrastinating !! But hopefully I will have a good range soon.
I have one lovelysoft woollen one I prefer at home, so cosy. Actually looks a bit like a tea cosy but I don't care!!!
I amlucky in that I can go towork or not as I choose - it's casual - and I quite enjoy it, makes the time pass. Been feeling very tired after this second cycle, sleeping heaps, so I spose that's good.
Take special care of yourself.
magicmum
- LisaGMember
Hi Keitha
The wig looks great but there is one thing missing - your beautiful smile! Maybe you need to post a fresh pic ;-) It looks great. I wear "Coco" only when i really need to and have limited it to a couple of hours at most just to start with as I find it a little tight on my head - its probably not as tight as I imagine but I still have bristles on the back of my neck that tend to prickle when I turn my head around. I do feel self concious, too but all my friends tell me they would never have known if I hadnt told them. They are used to me changing my hair colour and style on a regular basis.
I found a cute little soft wool beanie at the clinic the other day. They are made and donated by a group called "Grannies in stitches". I found one in my favourite colours and that is my preference most of the time. I call that one "fluffy". When I am at home I go "au naturale" - its much warmer here than you're end of Australia :-) Good on you for still making it to work - you are inspirational! I cant even contemplate the idea of dealing with all this and going to work just yet.... Well done!
- LisaGMember
Hi Keitha
The wig looks great but there is one thing missing - your beautiful smile! Maybe you need to post a fresh pic ;-) It looks great. I wear "Coco" only when i really need to and have limited it to a couple of hours at most just to start with as I find it a little tight on my head - its probably not as tight as I imagine but I still have bristles on the back of my neck that tend to prickle when I turn my head around. I do feel self concious, too but all my friends tell me they would never have known if I hadnt told them. They are used to me changing my hair colour and style on a regular basis.
I found a cute little soft wool beanie at the clinic the other day. They are made and donated by a group called "Grannies in stitches". I found one in my favourite colours and that is my preference most of the time. I call that one "fluffy". When I am at home I go "au naturale" - its much warmer here than you're end of Australia :-) Good on you for still making it to work - you are inspirational! I cant even contemplate the idea of dealing with all this and going to work just yet.... Well done!
- magicmumMember
What do you think of my new do ? I wore it for the first time to work last night and today,and everyone made very positive comments. None of the patrons looked sideways at me so I'm guessing it must look natural enough. I spose it'sonly cos I know it;s not real - makes me self conscious.
Anyway I'm only wearing it for work - it feels weird and a little claustrophobic. Hats will be fine most of the time.
magicmum
- magicmumMember
Today was OK again. No reactions to the infusion - yayy! And the lady opposite me came to ask where I had got my lovely hat, which was given to me by a friend who bought it in Paris - yes, France - but thought it didn;t really suit her. It's purple and quite unusual. I am determined to have interesting hats.
I am having my wig customised on Thursday - I have to work that evening so I plan to look fabulous. I reckon I'll save it for work, I am quite enjoying the hats during the day. There are so many more around these days so it's not feeling odd at all. And certainly keeps my head warm in this cold Tassie winter.
Here's hoping this round doesn't end up with mulitple migraines and the god-awful heartburn. I am taking slippery elm (thanks girls) and also Somac as a preventer for indigestion. And I'm trialling an AD for migraine prophylaxis. You never know. One of the side effects is drowsiness, and you take it at night so YES PLEASE, any sleep help will be great.
Will try to get a wig and a hat pic to post asap so you can let me know how it looks.
magicmum