Under 40 & single

Let me know how your test goes. And feel free to get in touch anytime. x

Thanks Harmony.

Still waiting for this to hit me to be honest. Guess that will happen when I make my final decision regarding treatment.

Appreciate your comments x

Thanks Harmony.

To be honest I am waiting on my emotions to explode as I seem to be taking things too well...?

I guess when I make my decision regarding treatment that will be my test.

Appreciate your comments x

Hi Lucia,

What a roller coaster you are on at the moment. I remember exactly what it was all like. I was 33 when i was diagnosed, I'll be 35 in 5 months. I had chemo and radio and are now on tamoxofin and zoladex for the next 4 years. We decided to freeze our eggs before chemo which makes me feel a lot better about having kids in the future. I have one little boy whos three now and although its a shame that he wont have close sibblings in age, i do think its important to go through the chemo. For me it was about peace of mind. Its been 18 months since my daignosis now and my hair is back and my energy and I am feeling really good. Yes, cancer is a shitty card to be dealt but if you can slam it down now with the treatment and never have it ever again, thats a lot better than some women get it. I'm always here if you need support or have any questions. All my very best, Harmony xo

Hi Annie

Yes as mentioned to Daina I had previously downloaded this booklet but I am experiencing information overload between the fact sheets and all the professional advise. I am a very determined person once something enters my mind so fertility was one of the first conversations I had with my oncologist.

Thank you for your feedback

Thanks Daina.

I do have all these booklets but currently it is all information overload! Hence I am interested in hearing back from those who were in a similar stage in their life and have gone through treatment. It would be helpful to know how they are doing now - especially if they have managed to start a family.

I do appreciate everyones feedback.

Thanks Fiona.

Yes I have had a few conversations with different professionals and there is a lot of info out there hence its nice to hear from peoples actual experiences.

Thanks. I really appreciate your comments.

Hi Lucia

I just thought I would emphasise the usefulness of the fertility booklet Daina mentioned above. It outlines your options to preserve your fertility before you begin treatment with chemotherapy and hormone therapy. If you want us to send you a free copy in the mail, please don't hesitate to order a copy from our website. It's a great idea to take the booklet with you to your next appointment with your oncologist, and can help to get the fertility conversation started. It's important to know that there are options for you to consider.

All the best Lucia

Annie

Hi Lucia,

Good to see you taking the plunge and making your first blog post. I hope you will get many members sharing their experience.

As Fiona mentioned above -- if you have not received a copy of the My Journey Kit then you can order a copy from our website - http://www.bcna.org.au/my-journey-kit

And regarding fertility we also have a booklet that you can download -- You will find some helpful information here: http://www.bcna.org.au/fact-sheets

Good luck and shout if you need a hand finding your way around.

~Daina