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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…
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Quest for life foundation retreat
just wondering if anyone has had any experience with these retreats. Focus is on meditation counselling meditation etc and run bully Petrea King? Thanks in advance.
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Help sleeping/coping techniques
Hi All. I am currently 2 weeks post op for mastectomy and reconstruction using own tissue after DCIS diagnosis. Everything has happened so incredibly quickly. As much as I thought I was prepared for everything that was going on have been totally rocked emotionally by everything that has happened. Has anyone got any…
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new to all this-diagnosis, illness, treatment-just thought I'd introduce myself
Hi there to all you lovely and courageous women who inhabit this site- just thought I'd introduce myself though I have already posted a couple of times so some may be familiar with me. Doesn't life change in an instant! I'm currently 55 yo and until a month or so ago I was a hard working medical practitioner, sole parent…
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Well that sux
Dx on 24/08/16. port going in on 12/08/16 first round of chemo starting on 12/08/16. 3 week intervals X 4 then 1 week intervals X 12. no tears, maintaining control of the situation and all around me registered nurse... Is that a good thing or a bad thing?
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feeling super sad and crying all the time
Hi Everyone, I was diagnosed in April with her 2 breast cancer and had a lumpectomy 10 weeks ago. At the time I coped quite well I am 53 and although surprised at the time and shocked I seem to handle it. As I have made the decision not to have chemo and radium and herceptin after a great deal of research on the side…