Hi I’m new to this site but been scrolling through and found so many answers to questions and niggles.
i had surgery on 02/01/18 and have been going through a rollercoaster of emotions. But reading thes threads has made me feel it’s normal adjustment.
ive got to have chemotherapy, Herceptin and radiotherapy. Awaiting an appointment with oncologist.
Its scary stuff and I’m finding I’m being strong for others and melting down when I’m on my own.
my biggest concern is that I’ve been told I can’t go back to work as I work in healthcare. That it will probably take a year. I need some hobbies any suggestions.
First of all, a warm welcome Ann, although sorry to see you’re joining us. As you’ve seen, there’s loads of support here, so do come & chat or vent as you need to.
Many of us can identify with those feelings you say & have all been there at some point.
What we do about work does tend to vary, some prefer to work as much as possible & others have to do what they can. I now realise that I was fortunate in being able to take the sick leave I needed. I did not need chemo, but as I’d had no sick time in years, I was certainly going to take it & had about 3 months off in total.
Whilst off, I decided to get as fit as possible, so started walking & practicing yoga more regularly. I also enjoy photography, so went out with my camera a lot.
ann x
Hi Ann, I’m rather new to this site too. I was diagnosed on 24th Nov 2017. I had a WLE on Dec 8th, then I had another marginal excision on the 4th Jan, as my margins weren’t clear enough. Another gruelling wait for my results. I’m also not working at the moment. I work in a Casino as a supervisor which can be very stressful and cruel at times. Your mind needs to be sharp all the time. Since being diagnosed I can’t think of anything else. I have always wanted to learn to play piano, so that’s what I’m doing. I’ve always put if off in the past, but being diagnosed at 36 years old really changed my attitude towards things I’ve always wanted to do. So now I’m not going to put things off anymore.
I too find I’m stronger for others. I cry a lot in the bath. Thank you for sharing, this site I think is really going to help me and all the poor ladies going through this.
Hi Annelizabeth and Piper. I was diagnosed 9n 29th August last year with grade 2 er+ and her2+ ductal. I have had 5 chemo and have 2 to go. I will then continue with Herceptin for a year and Letrozole for years!!
It is a scary and daunting journey and the waiting for results is absolutely the worst time. I was really scared 9f chemo and tried everything to avoid it but whilst it hasnt been nice, it has been doable and manageable. I have a great wig!
I did not go back to my job in a school in September and i’m hoping to return in July before we break up for Summer hols so i can get paid. I have not started any hobbies but with 3 children and my mum who has alzheimers living with us i have managed not to be bored.
If i was to give a title to the beginning of this journey it would be ‘Crying in the Shower’ because that is where i could let the tea4s flow without upsetting anybody else!!
You can do this ladies and you will!
Lots of love and luck xxx
Hi Ali49, thank you for your lovely message. Wow sounds like you are definitely not going to get bored. I do hope you get back to work in order to get paid. I’m still waiting on those results, but I’m feeling more and more positive, I’m not sure why and it’ll probably change, but for the time being I’d rather this emotion take over.
I know I can do this when I read how amazing so many other ladies and gents are.