When I was first diagnosed with bc in 2003, you all know what I went through, just like you it was hell and then hope, and hell and hope time and time again. Once I found the forums, one of the questions I wanted to ask was how long have I got, and searched to find people who was still around years later, but there were not any. Mainly because those who are living with Ned, leave the forums or come on less and les frequently. So I promised myself I would come back in October each year to let you know I am still here. When I had my 2nd diagnosis in 2010, I met some wonderful people on the forums, and they have been supporting me ever since. We are a group of 17 and meet up as often as we can, which is quite a feat as two of us do not live in the UK and the rest come for all over the country, but it shows what a strong bond we have. I hope you can all get the support I did.
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Hi Mariel
it was lovely to read your message.
I am 2 1/2 years on from treatment. I worry everyday, so it was lovely to read your positive message .
I look forward to reading it again next October (please God)
Thanks
Margaret
Yey Maria, Mash and Dragonbunny,
I’m a 9 yearer following two mastectomies but only been on the forum 6 months or so.
Had a look at the “Embarkers” post today Maria, good stuff - well done you.
Dragonbunny - I was interested to hear you mention “mindfulness”, I’m interested to look into it myself. Help pick me out of a nasty hole at the mo’.
Yeh Margaret, it’s difficult to put it to the back of your head and for it to stay there. Especially when it’s often featured in almost every newspaper and mag you read. I don’t worry everyday but there’s still a seed of doubt when I get an odd pain or something. We never know do we. I should be making the most of everyday really but I’ve been very down from other stuff.
If you haven’t done already, have a look at “Embarking on an adventure”, Load of bonkers people - Maria started it a few years ago.
Love and Good Wishes to you all
Delly xx