I have had cancer 3 times. First time when I was 17. Then at the age of 38 the treatment for the last cancer meant I had to have a bi-lateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. Then last year I had a recurrence in my right side which meant removing the implant. Now there is not enough skin to cover another implant. Then followed chemotherapy which many have gone through. That was followed by a course of radiation. But because I was over radiated as a teenager the nerves in my right arm are damaged. I see a pain consultant and take a lot of medication for the pain, one of which has affected my memory. I also wear a sleeve for the swelling in my arm due to lymphodema. All through this from the age of 17 until May I weighed 7st 7 lbs. Then I started tamoifen and I have put on 2 stone. Nothing in my over indulged wardrobe fits me. I have gone up two dress sizes in a matter of weeks. I didn’t weigh this much when I was 9 months pregnant. But I am told tamoifen does not cause weight gain by one of the consultants. Tells me I need to eat less and move more. So now I feel somewhat irritated. Thank you if you take the time to read this. Just writing it helps
I meant to say is there any one else out there who has gone through this nonsense with good humour but then one moment particularly gets on your nerves?
Gosh! You have been through a lot and it sounds like you’ve handled it all pretty well. I’m not surprised you are feeling a bit put out and irritated and hope that posting will help you vent some of your feelings.
I had my primary dx in 1999, about 18 months after treatment I developed lymphoedema, thought I’d beaten the bugger when I reached my 10th anniversary but NO, was dx with secondaries in March 2010. On the whole I think I get on with things in relative god humour BUT I do have my moments! Specially when faced by stupid comments/attitudes and especially from professionals. I have zalways been overweight but definitely put on more with hormone treatment and believe it is a well known feature of such treatment so Ithink your onc is talking tosh and should be listening to you, as for eat less move more! I’d like to slap the silly man! that is not the response you need. Anyway, hope you manage with treatment despite weight gain and wish you all the very best, Julie