emrod11
11 years agoMember
Menopause
I apologize in advance for this post. Firstly, I was diagnosed with grade 3 invasive breast cancer (her2+. er+) in Nov 2013. Had lumpectomy, chemo, radiation, then ovaries out in Sept 14. Since then...
Thanks ladies, it really helps to know that I am not going insane, that it will get better in time. I will take on board your suggestions, especially the exercise. I used to exercise regularly, I had just started cross fit when diagnosed. I have gone from a size 10 to 16, so I really have to find my lost mojo and get my bum off the couch. I will start tonight after dinner. I am starting an anti-depressant next week that is supposed to calm the flushes a little. At this point, I am willing to try anything. The kids (7,10,12) need their mum back too, not this grumpy stranger. Thanks again for taking the time to reply to my post, it means the world to me.
I might also add a major part of my frustrations at the moment is the way my surgeon has been treating me. He told me basically if my life is that bad, to stop taking my medication (arimidex) and to go onto HRT, when all of my treatment has been to stop my hormones. He also made comment prior to taking my portacath out that he hopes he doesn't have to put it back in. I feel a little let down and will be letting my oncologist know. I don't think she will be very happy!