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Hello Nola.  Great to hear from you. Don't feel bad about how you feel.  It is good to be able to express yourself here.  It's nearly 14 years for me and I still have bad days and worry about the cancer coming back.  I also have keloid scarring which isn't too attractive and I struggle with weight issues.  I suffer from chronic urticuria and having to go on prednisone regularly doesn't help with my weight either.  It's good to know that we understand the problems and can post on here to vent our feelings.  I am so glad that we can get together and discuss what we are going through and understand each other's concerns.  Unless you've walked the road, it is difficult for people to understand and although I have many Friends, it is only on here that I can express my innermost thoughts and concerns.  I hope that you are feeling a bit better and keep posting.  Love you Sister xx

Good morning ladies. I haven't posted for quite a while but very interested in how everyone is going. You are all so positive which is great. At the moment I am struggling with depression and anxiety. Time to visit my wonderful Counsellor again I think. Sorry I am being a grump today but I need to put in writing how I am feeling. I have keloid scarring (lumpy and bumpy) and recently part of the scar broke open and started bleeding. I went to see the surgeon and she did another biopsy. All good, such a relief. Sometimes I feel like a hypochondriac because I worry about every little thing that happens. My husband who has always been very supportive says I am imagining things. It's been 7 years all clear but I still worry. Sorry, I am waffling a bit but just needed to vent because I get so fed up with having no energy and feeling fat. Self-esteem and energy has diminished. Wishing you all a happy new year with good health.

Finita, welcome to this site. I wasn't going to post today but it does help.

Nola xxx

Hi Ruth,

You sound so very happy and bubbly and that is the way to be.  I am  still waiting on having the Braca Gene test . I have already lost one ovary due to a huge  blood cyst .  I can see that from now on I am going to be very busy... going to see my doctor and the phisiotherapist for my back...funny enough I feel happy about it !

Good luck with having both breasts removed , it will be for the best ...I know that if need to be I will not hesitate , sadly 14 years ago my sister wasn't given that option because she would have done it with pleasure and would still be here with her two boys today.  

Happy new year to you too and best wishes

finita xxx

Dear kathleen, 

I will pray for you for that , the results of the scans will be good and in the meantime relax and enjoy time with your wonderful cat

all the best  XXX

Finita

 Hi Pollyanne,

I am very happy of the huge weight lifted of my shoulders , and yes...it nis very comforting to know that we are 'NORMAL'      Thank you all so much and do wish you all he very best of health  XXXXX

Hi Kathleen,

thank you so much for your lovely response , I will add that I do also suffer from mood swings and depression, and I will be making an appoinment to see my doctor now that I am aware of all the side effects.  I am very fortunate with my husband , he is a wonderful person and we are also best friends ...we have no children  but we do have a cat and  is truly beautiful ...love animals and nature  :)  I do have a wonderful big family but they are all busy with their own lives and children as well as grandchildren. 

I must add that after last night reading of all the different comments , I have been feeling so much better today, just knowing that this is going to be the new me and  that I will have to start brushing up a bit and start living again :D    I honestly cannot belive how sudden my life has changed but I will adjust, infact I must adjust and take the good days or moments with the bad ones.

I am very happy for you that you are very happy on your own with your cat and also family support ...

thanks again Kathleen

kind regards

finita