I found a lump. It was a large 4.5cm lump. 4 lymph nodes affected and vascular invasion, and her 2 pos. Here I am today with my baby grandson on my knee. Since dx I have seen 6 grandchildren born something that in those very scary dark days 5 years ago, I never thought i’d see. To all out there who are just getting this horrible news…take heart.I am also aware that there are many who did not make it and I owe it to them to live life to the full and appreciate every day. (something I do sometimes forget) Love to all my old friends on here I hope they are doing well. Anthi Irene Val Cherub and to Dawn who has been so invaluable to this site, she is always there for everyone. love Eileen
Hello Eileen. Lovely to see a post from you and congratulations on your five years. You’re a little ahead of me - my diagnosis was 15th December 2006 but I’m still here, doing well and enjoying life.
Many congratulations too on your 6 grandchildren - how lovely.
Take very good care of yourself.
Love Anthi x
Lovely to hear from you Anthi. So glad you are well.I must admit it sees like it happened to someone else…but the fear can soon rise to the surface as I’m sure you will know. Take good care of yourself. Eileen
And thank YOU - to all of you who have travelled through the dark woods and have come out the other end and continuous give us advice & support in our darkest darkest moments.
You continue to give us hope that we who have either recently been diagnosed or who are currently undergoing treatment have a future ahead of us.
God bless xxxxx
I often find it hard to believe we all started out on this huge scary journey 5 years ago. I’m just waiting for my hospital check up to drop on the mat, had the mammo 3 weeks ago and have got everything crossed for (hopefully) my discharge. I just feel so very lucky to still be here and still be managing to get on with things both old and new.
yes Cherub, who would have dared to think 5 years ago that we would still be here. I know we are never safe or will never be free from worry. Eileen x
Glad to hear you are doing so well Eileen. I am just three months behind you. Back in Feb 2007 I still had three children at school and wondered if I would see them reach adulthood. Now I have two at uni and my youngest is doing A levels. Grandchildren still a few years away yet I hope!
Thank you Ladies,
For giving us hope who has just started on this journey,
we need inspirational stories like yours to keep us positive.
Thinking of you all Pat xx
Thank you for posting that!! so happy for you , enjoy those babies!!I had BC 15 yrs ago had full works on right side. 12 months ago dx on other side and have been freaked out scared worried etc etc as this time there was node involvement, 4 like you, and Ext lymphovascular invasion too, had WLE+ SNB then chemo just had (6 wks ago) mx/recon and aux node clearance am improving, but can’t shake off ‘the blues’ since my last fight with BC I should know that there is life after, but I now have 2 children 8&9 and my boy is autistic and I cant help worrying I have had asore chest and think the worst GP says it prob muscular ect after op but at 3am your heart & mind plays tricks… so you have cheered me up ( even though I am still crying…can’t stop) JX
I vowed that I wouldnt post again after my 5 year appt back in October but for Eileen I must-we went through it together -me with triple negative and Eileen Her2+.I too am enjoying life and grandchildren in a way I never imagined 5 years ago.
Love to you dear Eileen and for all of you take care and take heart.
Love
Valxx
Thank you Ladies, love to hear good news, its so uplifting to know life continues to get better for many on this site…enjoy your celebrations xx