Its funny, I was given information on the site by the breast cancer nurse at my local hospital and have been here almost every day looking for answers to questions that I have. Strange how we can become so dependant on people we have never met but will always have something in common with.
I am married, I have 4 children aged 18, 14, 8 and 3. The diagnosis blew me away and I lost my own mum to bc 11 years ago.
I was diagnosed with stage 2 invasive ductal breast cancer on 29th November. Unfortunately because of the snow my op was cancelled and I am due to go in on Tuesday for a lumpectomy and lymph removal. If the snow comes heavy again I will have to wait until the new year.
The difference for me is that I also have breast implants (silicone) and the affected breast needs to have the implant removed until my treatment is complete. Have any of you ladies had anything similar?
I am not sure until I have the results of my op as to whether chemo is def but I know that the radiotherapy is and must admit I am not looking forward to it after reading other members’ experiences.
Like many of you I am strong and staying focused. Friends and family have been wonderful but of course unless you have ‘IT’ nobody really understands how it feels.
Anyway, looking forward to chatting with you all soon,
hi tracey so sad you had to join r club but welcome not much help on the slicone issue thou im 44 with 2 children 25- 23 been here for a year nearly its been a godsend hope we can help you with your journey
Hi Tracy sorry you have to join the club nobody wants to be a member of i have just finished all my treatment ( 6x chemo and 20 Rads now on tamoxifen for 5 years) finished 1st Nov after having a lumpectomy like you March 30th. The ladies on here have got me through it all and have been an absolute godsend and mind of information .Its like having youre own 24 hr helpline cos if you’ve got a question anytime night or day thers always someone at the other end that can help and advise ( me included so message me anytime if you want to ) I have posted loads of tips to help through treatment on " starting pink road of chemo thread they are on page 2 ) have a read and youre welcome to join in there loads of ladies just starting some 1/2 way through and others like me just finished and they are a real positive funny friendly bunch so youre very welcome xx Take care Julie
Ps I have been really lucky and have been quite well and not too ill at all throughout treatment the hardest part was loosing my hair but ive got by and actually got a fab wig and nobody noticed,so dont go frightening yourself and reading too much bad things on here or google cos everyone is different and reacts different but there are plenty excellent medication available for sickness and side effects and once mine were adjusted I was never sick again so dont suffer in silence there is things to help you through it all as well as all of us here xx Its really awfull you lost youre mam to BC I lost a very good friend and my chemo buddy in Oct 9 we were both diagnosed at the same time and worked together and had all our treatment together so it was a real blow and it certainly scares you even more when you know what you’re dealing with but again remember that all the treatments have come on so much in those 11 years and again everyones diagnosis and treatment plan is different aswell .