Carrying on a theme of positive posts - had a lovely catch up this weekend with my son and his girlfriend. They stayed here and we ran them to the airport today as they have gone to Cannes for a holiday.
Also the ultimate survivor story - celebrated my sister’s 56th birthday today - diagnosed with non hormone receptive breast cancer at 29 (not called triple neg in those days), children were age 2 and 4, had lumpectomy, chemo, radiotherapy, two further lumps removed from both breasts and finally bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction. She looks amazing, is incredibly fit and well, has full head of hair lol and is living life to the full.
Anniej, the look good feel better and the makeup sounds wonderful. I’ll pop in2 the Macmillan centre today and ask about it seeing as I’m at the hospital today anyway. Exciting hope they have one in my area.
Round 2 today, 10:30am - I’m sitting in my towel trying to drink a tonne of water before I go!!
Great news Trisha? . Good luck to all with appointments and treatment today. Annie enjoy your look good session, I want to hear all about it. I have a bonus mummy day to enjoy…if I can drag him away from the x box. Thanks for all the positive stories ladies.
I was talking about holiday planning with my husband yesterday and and we talked about a dream trip for when I was well. We then decided that we couldn’t do it until the kids had left home and worked out how long that would be (at least another 8 years) and I said I hope I am still here. I realised my own future plans had suddenly reduced to a 5 year plan. I wasn’t being negative just need to focus on the short term getting through treatment and everything else looks a bit foggy beyond there.
Does anyone else feel like this?
Treehouse, I had a similar thought the other day when I was thinking about my mobile phone upgrade it isn’t for a few months yet but I was feeling a bit nervous about a 2 year contract the horrible thought entered my head!!
It’s so scary but I’ve heard that the fear and thoughts do get easier to manage.
Gosh a horrible discussion but one I’m sure we all feel and think about even if we don’t say aloud.
Thank god we all have each other we are not alone xx
Thanks for the reassurance ladies. Hubby insists we will grow old together but we both decided the dream holiday should include the kids too and Disney world etc was top of the list ?. Might see you there
Love that Mai thanks ?
Naughty cancer patient took small boy to MacDonalds ? then had cheesecake ? at my mums. Then watched a movie ? snuggled up on my bed.
Such a rule breaker today.
Katie hope you’re doing ok. We all have marshmallow days. Yesterday wasn’t great for me.
WolfEE I hope today went well and you’re not feeling too rough. Hugs.
Treehouse, I have a rule which goes something like if I follow the rules 90% of the time then I can do what I want 10% of the time. Enjoy the McDonald’s, movie and especially cheesecake. ??
All done and back home. Went ok and so far I feel alright.
They gave me my appointment today for my follow up scan to check if the chemo is working (due to the new lump appearing since starting treatment) it’s next Tuesday. I’m glad because I thought I was having 2 wait until 28th but that turned out to be my normal oncologist appointment.
I think it’s just an ultra sound I’ll be having.
Fingers crossed this second session will kick start something good happening.
Xx
Yeah I like the 90 / 10 % rule too! Think I can follow that!
The song is the ariana grande one last time but the Manchester mix, gets me every time. I’ve even cried at this morning today! 2 kids were getting special recognition for being young carers to their mum! Think I’ll write today off! Lol x
Wolfee glad you have a scan sooner helps to put your mind at rest and nice to know the docs are listening and act when we find unexpected lumps. Relax and let round 2 kick it’s ass! ?