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How do you be supportive when your your mother doesn't want to disclose all of the information?
Hi - this is my first time on here. Brief history - my mother, a year ago was diagnosed with breast cancer - she had a lumpectomy and then upon further research it had metastasized to her hip. Which within the process of less than a month she had a hip replacement. I just wanted to share my story - and wanted to hear your…
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Intro of Pennyrose
Hi, I am a very private person but by way of introduction to this group - I will try to fill you in on where my journey is up to. What a journey ! I had breast cancer in 2009 and had the obligatory lumpectomy, chemo, radiation and 5 years of Hormone blocker drugs - all with their own unique side affects. But I did…
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Coping with implants
hi. Just wondering how long it takes to get used to implants. I hate the feeling. Feels like my skin is loose and rippled when I an lying down. I was also totally unprepared for lack of any feeling in both breasts and under one arm. I've only had the implants for 3 weeks now. I have that "want to take my bra off" feeling…
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Feeling pretty crappy today
Today I just need to vent. I have had a really bad month with non cancer stuff. I have been off work since Sept 12 after collapsing at work a few times. I also had to stop going to the gym because my blood pressure which used to be very high but was controlled with 2 types of meds is now really low causing me to pass out a…
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Buckets and Stress
I read somewhere (probably on here) that after you go through a diagnosis and prolonged treatment for breast cancer (and it would be the same for any serious illness or life changing event I would think) that your “bucket” for stress is always about 70% full (or maybe it’s only 30% of the size it was before bc). This…
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ONC VISIT
Tomorrow is my 2 monthly Oncologist visit & as usual I am beside myself with fear. Had my bloods taken 2.5 weeks ago & worried that my tm's have gone up again. Every little twinge sends me into a panic mode. Dear lord how are we supposed to cope with this ongoing rollercoaster of emotions that will never stop........ The…
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Meltdowns
Hi all, I guess I am posting this to vent and try and clear my head. When I thought I was getting through this and doing well, coping with the off days and getting back into work etc, I seem to be going backwards. I have had quiet a few meltdowns in the last couple of months. My wonderful friends have been there for me,…
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Just need someone to talk to.....
Hello! Since my my diagnosis in Feb this year I have read through online discussions but never had the confidence to join in. After being up all night looking up websites etc I have decided my time would be better spent seeking support rather than looking up scary statistics (I know! Everyone tells me to stop looking up…
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Bad day
Really having a rough time of it lately. I thought I was coping really well after my single mastectomy on 27 July, but it's like the shock, anger and despair have really only just kicked in. I find myself teary nearly every day. I hate looking at myself in the mirror, clothed or naked, and I can't bear for my partner to…
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Learning to just .... be
My story began May last year. Like so many of you I "accidentally" found a lump, my heart stopped for just a moment, then life got really busy, and really challenging. Like you I endured treatments that I never wanted to, but I pushed myself to do what I had to. Because that's what Mum's do. We push ourself to the limit,…
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Motivation lacking
Hi, I'm newly diagnosed and am booked for a lumpectomy early next week. The good news is it has been found early and at this stage I will only need the lumpectomy and radiotherapy. Apparently a second op may be needed after pathology but hopefully this won't be the case. So it's looking at the easier end of treatment at…
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So that just happened. OMG!!!
Everything has happened so quickly. Found a lump friday before last, Mammogram/ Ultrasound / Core biopsy and Fna lymph node all done within 4 days and now the breast surgeon has me scheduled for 20/9. I'm still reeling from all the information and still do not think it's happening to me. One thing a girlfriend has advised…