I was getting so excited when the suggestion was made lets meet up in NY…I thought New York…wahoo I’d be up for that… then I remembered I had chemo brain and it wasn’t New York LOL!
I’m 39 (still 24 ish with chemo brain) and I live in Crayford with 2 small children and a patient husband. I have lots of friends and family around for support however lack other baldies in my life. I’ve had 3 cycles of FEC T (still think of Father Ted when I say that) and I’ve just had my 2nd cycle of Tax. 1 more to go. Then surgery. I’m being treated at Darent Valley who have been superb.
I would like to meet others in the same position and can wear a red rose in my label to identify myself…either that or I’m the one who looks like gollum from Lord of the Rings xx
mwahahahaha @ New York! That was quite funny Twinkle - still got your sense of humour then ~
Im going to be treated at Darenth too, im 40 ( shhh 41 on 22 jan)
Had my surgery on 19 oct and node and margin clearance on 15 nov,but been waiting 6 weeks for darenth to pull their fingers out from wherever theyve been and give me an onc app! which i had on 21st dec finally, muga scan on 23rd, bone scan today…looks like we are rock n rolling since i saw onc in maidstone thou.
My two children are 18 and almost 15, which has been easier.
Roses too expensive! lol, lets go with a pink carnation- cheap n cheerful
Hi Girls
A meet up would be great, I guess someone just has to suggest where and when!
Collette, we are practically neighbours, I live in Northumberland Heath!
I was diagnosed at Queen Marys on 23rd June.
I had a really large lump which appeared overnight.
Originally I was told that it was non invasive and would only need a mastectomy (ONLY!) I was euphoric!!
Unfortunately when I had my op they also discovered 1.4cm of invasive.
Luckily I had no vascular or node involvement.
I am having my 5th Fec next week , then only one more to go.
I don’t need rads.
In March I am having my other boob lifted cos at no my recon is like a 20 year olds and the other side is like a 40 year olds!
I too am private through hubbys work. Chemo is at Blackheath and op was at East Grinstead.
Any ideas for where to meet? I know some of us are very near each other but others are a bit further a field.
Speak soon
Sarah x
Yep I am up for a meet. I am St Mary Cray.
It seems like there are quite a lot of us close by. When I was going through my chemo there didn’t seem to be anyone from our area on the forum!
Well after having my mastectomy on 9 Nov I am still waiting for oncologist appointment but after reading previous comments it looks like I’ll be joining the waiting game!
Hi Everyone decided to take the bull by the horns!! I and a fab friend run a Healing Centre in Harrietsham nr Maidstone, (just off junction 8 of M20) I set it up after I was diagnosed and still in early stages!! I am determined to do something to make sense of all this!! So girls I am very happy to host, provide tea and gin for a meet at the Healing House!! We can chat, laugh, booze, drink tea and just meet, I am a year on and like you all been there and got the T shirt or atleast getting it. How about Wednesday 1st Feb morning or 3rd Feb morning? If you can’t do those dates perhaps you could suggest when would suit I can do evenings and weekends if thats better, let me know, just thought we could do with starting somewhere!!! Love to you all and wait to hear.XXX
I’m definitely up for a meet. 1st Feb is good for me, 3rd maybe not as it’s my birthday on the 2nd and I’m hoping to go away for a long weekend, but if I don’t I’ll have my little boy to look after anyway. I don’t mind where as I’m happy to drive - also happy to give anyone a lift if it helps and they are nearby / on the way. Only other place I could think of for a meet was Bluewater as most people know where it is and there are plenty of coffee shops etc. but just as happy to go with the healing centre suggestion.
Hi I was wondering about Bluewater as a lot of girls seem to be that way but wondered if it was a bit public, I think it will be great to meet up but maybe a bit emotional too!! Didn’t fancy blubbing in my latte!! xx
Im useless with directions/driving but i can drive to bluewater with my eyes shut! ( not literally!lol), so If I had a choice, Bluewater would win the vote for me
I can do 1st but 3rd would be chemo no. 4 so couldn’t make that.
Thanks for the kind offer woodland, I don’t mind either location - Bluey is literally down the road from me. I also drive and am more than happy to do pick ups if anyone needs a lift.
How did you feel with your first round of chemo? I was pretty consistent with mine, so if you were ok on the last one you should be ok this time as well. If you don’t think you will be up to it then let’s make it another date. I can do any day except Thursdays as that is the only time I can’t get someone to look after my son…
Hi I am from Kent to and a friend of juros! I have finished chemo (early due to bad bloods) and about to start rads have planning meeting this wed. I live five minutes from Juro! Xx
