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Janny54
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8 years ago

PHEW Well that's a phase of my life I don't want to go through again.

Hello Lovely Ladies,

Well today was the day I went back to the specialist after the first year of this (no I am not gonna use the word) epic STAGE of my life lol.

He doesn't want to see me again till next year after my yearly Mammogram. Which I am sooooo happy about.

Sooooo why have I just been outside with tears falling down my face. I wouldn't even say I was crying just leaking from my eyes sort of.

This Forum has been a enormous help to me. Right from the start.

When I read some of your stories I feel a little guilty tho that is probably nor the right word because I have not had the experiences that some of  you have had. Mine was diagnosed, dealt with and treatment started within 2 months. Chemo and Rads were manageable for me. I don't have to have Hormone treatment either.

I asked the DR today about the Gene as I have a daughter whose has a daughter and a sister who died of Ovarian Cancer in 2008 who has 2 daughters. But he said that the chances of it being Genetic are very slim but the girls are to be extra vigilant. Another Phew.

I would just like to say to people that are just starting this stage of there lives. It is a F**king shock the day you are told, you will feel all the emotions BUT it can be done with help from all the people around you. And especially the people on this site.

So tonight I am gonna raise a glass to me cos I amk F**king special and I did it.


Love to you all

Jan. xxx


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  • primek's avatar
    primek
    Member
    8 years ago
    Congratulations on surviving the mammoth task of completing treatment.
  • Sister's avatar
    Sister
    Member
    8 years ago
    @Janny54  Too right, you're special!  I hope you knocked over more than a glass - I would expect at least an empty bottle!  And that you took advantage of the nice night in Adelaide and danced a mad jig on the lawn for the neighbours to see!
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    smokie08
    Member
    8 years ago
    Well done @Janny54 it's great news. I have my 6 month check up in a few weeks  and mammogram I hope my news is as good as yours. Have a  drink or 3 to celebrate  yeah !!!!  Take care 
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    kmakm
    Member
    8 years ago
    I love your post @Janny54! It makes me feel so happy. You are special! Enjoy your celebration, leaky eyes and all. K xox  <3
  • Finch's avatar
    Finch
    Member
    8 years ago
    Congratulations! You've done it and you're through. Oh what a feeling ! I've  just started my chemo and it's wonderful to hear you, there ahead of me and you enjoying yourself. I have a gin and tonic teabag cup of tea (gift from a friend) and I raise my tea to you. Cheers !
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    kezmusc
    Member
    8 years ago
    Hey @Janny54

    Yep.  Too damn right you are special and so is that first year all clear.
     I got through chemo and rads ok as well.  I love to see people who got through treatment ok put their stories up. It's definitely helpful for the recently diagnosed I believe. 
    I know reading some of them at the start of my epic F@#$%&g trip it was very encouraging that it just might not be as bad as what my brain had conjured up.
    Raise that glass (probably more than once).

    Cheers to you.  xoxoxo