Worried
hi everyone.. its been a lttle while since I have been on the forum, I hope you are all as good as you can be.... My surgery for early lobular cancer was the 31st of May. I know we have to wait for this and that, My Radiation for 6 weeks starts on the 14th of August.. The other night I had a really strong pain like a bruise would feel.. tonight I see a reddish area, is this something to be worried about.. I am on Femara, my hot flushes have started again.
What's the dumbest thing you've done during treatment.?
I have a rather hilarious list of Chemo brain and Tamoxifog moments. My family is now used to the "not as sharp as she used to be" version of me and ,thankfully, I am starting just to laugh at it all. This afternoons contribution to the list ...So I have been running around trying to find my car keys. Inside, outside, in the car, back inside, trip over the dog, for the third time look through my handbag (omg that needs cleaning) and of course I am late. I finally give up and grab my spares. Go to put my phone in my back pocket and hey presto, there are my keys. Wow, absolutely no recollection of picking them up off the bench. :smiley:
Thankfulness
I just wanted to share my thankfulness with you and offer a word of encouragement. Last week was my 2 years "remission" mark for which I am very thankful. In that time I've had numerous surgeries, including breast reconstruction, chemo and am now on aromatase inhibitors for at least 5 years. It's certainly a road with many ups and downs, joys and griefs, and a community where amazing friendships are formed. After getting that clearance, I spent a lovely few days in the NSW Snowy Mountains with my darling hubby, and managed to walk to the summit of Mt Kosciuszko. I felt so emotional at the top - reflecting on the gift of health and life. It was also the achievement of a personal challenge - aromatase inhibitors cause me quite a bit of joint stiffness and pain, so I wasn't sure that I'd actually make it. I made sure I took my BCNA cap with me as a tribute to all those who struggle with the daily challenges of bc. I wanted to encourage those who are having a crappy time at the moment - it does pass, and you can continue on with wonderful things in life. They may be a bit different to things you did before, but life does that - it changes and shapes us and offers us new opportunities. Lots of love, Alison xx
