Hello
Just a quick post to see how you are all doing with a special wish for Ann. Hope all goes well tomorrow. We are rooting for you.
I had a horrible day at work yesterday and dissolved into floods when someone was snippy with me. Not like me at all but just shows how bruised you get emotionally!
I have put up some Christmas lights today so despite the bare plaster and holey ceilings it looks reasonably festive.
Keep smiling!
Evening to you all
Hi Ann good luck for you for tomorrow - I will be thinking about you and of course all the other ladies too.
Still waiting for my results with baited breath. I am not feeling very social at present and wonder if any of you had the same experience. Got all my Christmas sorted and can now relax a bit and don’t have to join the mad rush for last minute gifts.
Thinking of having a cosy night with my lazy cat in front of the fire with a book and a large mug of coffee or two.
Hope you all have a nice evening
Alanaa
Morning Ladies
Hope you are all tickety boo and Ann is on the recovery road.
Well its bah humbug here as I am not feeling very xmasy at all. Everyone is going on night outs and my biggest outing is to the supermarket. Changed days! Can’t even face the thought of a glass of wine. Hope I can manage one or even two on the big day though.
My side effects of the chemo have been relatively small (long may it continue) but yesterday in the supermarket I felt kind of weepy and sick. It did pass though but at the time I thought - I can’t do this! Still got my hair but scalp is a bit tingly. As soon as it starts to shed the clippers will be out.
Hope you all have a relaxing weekend and have something nice planned.
G
Hello Georgie
I am not into the festive spirit myself, but hope it will come once the troops are home next week. Still waiting for my results and starting to wonder if they will be here before the holiday. I know that I am not going to have chemo as I had a renal transplant after a nasty virus which destroyed my own years ago and won’t be able to tolerate the treatment. Funny my new kidney never gave me a days bother since I got it and the Prof. would like to keep it that way, hence surgery first and hopefully plan b (whatever it will turn out to be) after.
Hope all of you ladies are fine and have a nice evening
Alanaa
Hello
It is a challenging time of year emotionally for us all.
I hope you get your results through next week Alanaa and can then start to plan the treatment stages. The waiting game is not easy!
Take care Georgie - its good for us to have a good cry every now and then.
Today has been lovely with clear blue skies , watery sunshine and gentle floating snowflakes. I have been doing some Christmas baking so the smells wafting out of the oven are delicious.
I would not have felt up to that a few months ago so looking back I have made lots of positive forward steps despite the occasional emotional knock back.
Hope things have gone well for Ann
Take care
Hello ladies,
I am now home from hospital, got out yesterday. Glad the op is over and I can now look forward to Christmas. I have a bit of discomfort but other than that I am doing well. I am being a very good patient and am regularly doing my exercises. Results will take 2-3 weeks.
Georgie hope you are well and the se’s are small ones.
Car53 sorry to hear about your horrible day at work. Sometimes the tears just appear with me too.
Alannaa any news re results yet? The waiting game is horrible.
Looking forward to Christmas day. I still have to wrap some presents, my mum will give me a helping hand.
Hope your all well.
Ann
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Good evening Ann
so glad to hear you are home and doing okay. Have an appointment on Wednesday afternoon to discuss treatment plan. I am delighted that my right sided lump turned out to be no cancer but calcium deposits as the BCN told me today on the phone.
How are all you other ladies doing?
Hugs from Alanaa
Morning Ladies
How are you all? Great to hear Ann is home from hospital and doing nicely.
Alanaa I’m sure you must be relieved that you lump is non cancerous and that your treatment plan will be in place on Wed. I think its a just a wee bit easier when you have this and know what is going to happen.
Car53 well done on the xmas baking - what satisfaction to say - yes I made that!
Planning to go into town on Thursday for some last minute shopping and then hopefully can relax and enjoy xmas. Hope everyone is almost finished their preparations.
Scalp still itchy but showing no signs of moulting yet. Naff hat and lovely wig at the ready though.
Take care.
G
Hello all
Welcome home Ann and glad all went well. You will be pleased to be back in the comfort of your own surroundings and can get a cup of tea when you like. Good news from Alanaa about the calcium deposits- one less thing to worry about always helps.
I took my baking to work today so it all got eaten- can’t have been too bad. Just three days to go at work squashing in the Christmas food shop.
Hope your shopping goes well Georgie.
Take care
Good afternoon ladies
had my meeting with the prof. yesterday and was told that I have to have the left breast removed second week January with reconstruction 6 or 7 months later. To say I am gutted is an understatement but had a good cry last night and it did make me feel better to let it all come out finally. Any suggestions re nightwear for the hospital as I only use t-shirts normally to sleep in and not sure if nighty or seperates are better.
Going to do some baking this afternoon as my son arrived home from Uni last week and has already eating the first batch of cookies and my oldest girl is coming up the road this afternoon for the holidays.
Hope you are all doing okay
Hugs from Alanaa
Hello ladies,
How is everyones Christmas preparations coming along?
Alanaa sorry to hear you are going to have surgery. I had my op last Thursday, I am up and about although in a bit of discomfort and have to take things easy. I had front fastening pj’s, it made it easier for when the nurses etc were checking my wound. Easier to put on too rather than putting a top on over your head.
Georgie hope your doing well. When is your second session?
Car53 are you off right through the festivities?
I am doing okay, tired today but each day will get better. What a lovely day it was too!
Ann
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Hi Ladies
I live in Tarves, not quite Westhill but not too far away either. I am 31 years old and found out on monday (19/12/11) that I have breast cancer. I have an almost 4cm lump in my left breast. I have had a core biospy and am waiting for the results. My BCN is phoning me on the 28th Dec wether my results are back or not. It all feels a little sureal at the moment and feel like I am in a bit of a daze.
Nicola xx
Hello Nicola
I’m so sorry for you to have to cope with this - especially hard over Christmas when everyone is supposed to be happy! It does take ages to sink in and feels very surreal.
Alanaa: Sorry to hear your news too but at least you have the next step scheduled. Like Ann I think PJs were the best for hospital with buttons up front. It can be a bit awkward getting things on over your head afterwards too so makes things just a bit easier and the top and bottom of PJs allows you to retain some dignity!
Ann: just take it one day at a time - you will get there. It took me ages after surgery to regain energy levels. Sort of two steps forward and one back.
Georgie: Hope you are coping until your next chemo session.
I finished work today until 9th January when I’ll be back Full Time. Scary! How will I cope?
I have just arranged to visit a good friend near Cheltenham for New Year - the train goes direct from Aberdeen with no changes. I’d never have thought I could tackle that a few months ago. I’ll miss my son in Canada this year but we can Skype on Christmas Day.
Take care all
Hi Nicola, sorry to hear of your diagnosis. You are young too. I just turned 39 when I was diagnosed. Was a total shock to me. Hope you don’t have too long to wait for your results.
Just popped on to wish you all a Merry Christmas and hope you all have a good day tomorrow.
My daughter and I go to my mum and dads. My brother, sister in law, niece and nephew will be there too. It’s great having everyone together.
Hope Santa is good to you all :o)
Ann
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Hi Everyone
Welcome Nicola and I would just like to say how sorry I am that you find yourself on this forum. We’ve all been there one way or another and it does take time to accept it all. The worst bit for me was the waiting but then when the treatment plan was in place it was much better. I still have a long road to go but know we all will get there in the end - read some of the other ladies stories.
Alaana, what crap news to receive before xmas or any time come to that. I know its easy to say but your family will be home for xmas so please do your damnest to enjoy it.
I’m determined to enjoy myself over xmas but I think New Year will be a wipeout as I have second FEC on 30th Dec. Never mind there will be plenty other weekends.
Hope everyone has a great xmas.
Best wishes to you all.
G
Sending wishes your way to bring you smiles and courage!
Have a lovely Christmas everyone.
Enjoy!
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Dear All
Sending a Christmas Hug to you all and hope that 2012 will be a good and positive year for all of us.
Love from Alanaa and family
Hello ladies,
Hope you all had a great Christmas and Santa was good to you all :o)
I am now 2 weeks (hard to believe) post op and all going okay. Still having to take it easy but trying to keep on the move. No word of results yet but I am presuming the holidays will push these back.
Hope you are all keeping well.
Wishing you a safe journey to Cheltenham Car53.
Ann
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Hello Ladies
Nicola I do hope you had your results and that the news are not to severe for you to cope with.
Ann how are you getting on? I am having my mx on the 10th and shaking in my shoes at the moment at the thought of it all and the recovery time after, as my daughter is only able to come home for a limited time.
Does any of you ladies know what the mileage allowance is for travel to the hospital as I have a round trip of over 100 miles each time I have to attend ARI.
Hope you are all doing okay
Best wishes to everybody from Alanaa
Hi Alanaa
I am getting on fine thanks. I was exactly the same as you, it is completely normal to feel like that. You will be fine (I know, easy for me to say). I do the exercises the physio gave me which really help. It just takes time and I know not to rush things. Let your daughter take care of you!
Sorry I can’t help re mileage allowance. Maybe one of the other ladies can?
Ann
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