Hi Jen
I notice from some of the feedback forums that you have the same cancer as me and you should have had your lumpectomy by now. I hope the op went well and that you are on the road to recovery. Can you help me in any way get ready for mine and the treatments to follow? Are you having radiotherapy, possibly chemo and Tamoxifen? Any help appreciated, my op is scheduled for 2 Sept and I am so scared
i don’t know what your message is yet because it is in moderation
but oestroegen pos berast cancer… means it is responsive to tamoxifen which u take by tablet… it’s good sort of news within the scheme of things
take care
jxx
I think i may be a differnt jen? i don’t know… i think I am a differnet jen
i had lobular invasive cancer and mastectomy…chemo and rads… all done but hey - i am sleepy… zzzzz
so a different op from you but i think chemo and rads will be similar. Chemo… ok…it makes you feel euch. drinks lots of water, take the pills… eat good food.
it is doable and you do get better in between - if u feel poorly ring the hosp!
rads - well, easier… but v itchy!! and will be different for you retaining breast. i have nearly finished crisping stage now a week post last rads… I am just incredibly sleepy.
take care
Jen xx
Hi both
Thanks for your feedback, I appreciate all advice given, at least you will tell it as it is. You will be honest with what I have to come. I am just at the beginning and very worried, upset and scared. I am sure this site will help me and I am glad I have found it. My imagination is running wild thinking the cancer is spreading whilst I am waiting for my op. Every little twinge from the two biopsies I had last week make me worry that I have more cancer developing. I am still sore and bruised and just a hug makes me want to cling to the ceiling. I can’t wait till 2 Sept, but on the other hand am dreading it.
Curley, don’t worry - I had the same thoughts as I had to wait a month for my WLE and I was completely reassured by surgeons, BCN and women on here that it just doesn’t work like that. It won’t make any difference. Now you will have to ask for gentle hugs…we can’t have you clinging to the ceiling! Read back on some of the posts on the forum…you’ll see that most of us have felt the same and ask us about any part which scares you xxxx
Hi Milliemum
Thanks everso for responding, you are helping me feel much more confident, I will promise to read some of the posts tomorrow, having only just joined the site today I am overwhelmed by the support you have given each other and I am soooo glad I have found you guys. I will be back again tomorrow with any concerns I have and look forward to your responses filled with help and encouragement. Its nice to know that we are not alone. xxxxx Thanks xxxxx
You are most certainly not alone xxxx