I was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer on the 11/09/09 which was also in my lymph node .I am 47 and Have 4 children aged 22,19,16 and 6.I had my first chemo on the 23/09/09 and Have another due tomorrow (mastetomy to follow when chemo finishes). After being into shock for the first few days I am getting things together again my friends and family have been brillant and supportive but I felt it would be really helpful to chat to people in the same situation .Does any one else that they have sudenly become a member of a club they didn’t really want to join? I feel I have lost my old self a bit .Most of the time I feel pretty positive and luckily the chemo has stopped me enjoying a glass of champagne but really I do feel this whole thing is abit of a bugger!
Hi Margaret, I was diagnosed in July with lobular bc, I had a lumpectomy and a SNB in August, luckily my nodes were not infected, but I am still having 6 x fec and rads afterwards. I agree with you this whole cancer think is a lot of a b*gg*r! I have two children, 25 and 22, and a wonderful new grand daughter who is 8 months old and so I feel really P*ssed that this has happened too.
I know what you mean too about having a good face on this for the majority of time, but those times that it catches up on you its not very nice is it? But this is a great place for help and advice and even a place to sound off if you need too. If you would like to pm me for a chat sometime please do!
sorry you had to join this sh**ty club.Still can’t believe I’m a member, it all seems a bit unreal.
I was dx 30th June, Invasive ductal grade 3. Not in lymph nodes but vascular invasion. 2 ops , chemo (only part done - long story) about to start Tamox (as long as ovaries ok - another long story) and will be having radiotherapy from next week.
I’m 46 and have 2 children, 19 and 6. Generally I can pretend I’m not a member only when I walk pass the mirror I get a shock! I wear my wig at work and when collecting my youngest from school and the rest of the time wear hats - I’ve always worn hats and feel comfortable in them.
I’ve “met” some really lovely people on here. We all understand and you’re not alone. If you need to say aagh and not pretend sometimes then it’s the place to come.
take care
Katie x
Hi Margaret.
I was dx in march with bc and had full mastectomy and node removal, started chemo but couldnt cope it all got too much, and as you mentioned, you want your old self back. The day i was diognosed i felt i left the real me in the hospital and come home another person, and wanted the old one back, but shes not ready to return yet till she feels safe…Bit deep but do you get my meaning, i feel i must let you know this, and i believe all things pass
regards
McGill
Thanks girls for your support it really does help .feeling more positve today but I do find that while I am fairly upbeat most of the time I can suddenly get really low for no real reason Also at the moment I am living from one appointment to the next which I dont really want to do