am going through a recurrance of my BC. Main concern for me is that I don’t have anyone to talk to about this : friends , bless em - are tooooo scared or finding this difficult to broach, or don’t know. People treat me with "kid gloves "as though I’m going to break- all I want is people( person) to meet up with for normal things without the “oh you poor thing” attitude hanging over my head…
i live in Central London, and am looking to fill some of the gaps in my life with pleasant, positive encouraging people with Breast cancer , who like me have a positive outlook toward beating their disease.
I also live in London - more than happy to meet up for a coffee, I live about 25 minutes away from the centre on the central line.
I’m a teacher so am here and away during the next six weeks but I’m sure we can find a suitable date.
Unfortunately I will be out of action for about 6 weeks or so from mid September as I have to have a total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo oophrectomy - more details on my profile.
Your message really struck a cord with me! Am just off to the hospital to get checked out as found a lump at the weekend. Was diagnosed in 2002 then again in 2008 and hoping this isn’t the 3rd time! Have only told my husband and 1 friend who is coming with me. If I told any of my family I think there would be meltdown (plus I don’t want to worry anyone) - my dad died 2 years ago from mesothelioma, my uncle died 2 weeks ago from stomach cancer and my sister is having chemo for breast cancer (hers hormone positive, mine triple negative, so presuming not genetic). I remember when telling people in 2008, I really got the feeling they thought I was on my way out!!Far from it, I can tell you! I work mon-thurs in central London, so would be happy to meet for a coffee - not around for about 4 weeks as off to Spain (hopefully - I’m sure even if it is a recurrence, I can still go). Good luck and best wishes. x