I was diagnosed with breast cancer last Thursday…basically two days ago. I can’t eat sleep or function properly…I have said before I live on my own, very few friends that I can download on.
I have an MRI and chest x-ray on Monday to see if this nasty little fellow has spread anywhere else. I smoke…probably drink too much wine, and Iam a wee bit…no a big bit underweight, I work 7 days and started my new buisness in February after selling my house to free up some cash…now rent.
Everything was A-ok until this bombshell dropped.
Tonight I got a phonecall from a friend whom I loved dearly but unfortunately moved away from my village a few years ago with her husband…never thought I’d hear from her again. I missed them as they were a fantastic couple.
A friend called her and told her of my plight…and she called tonight. It has been the best tonic I have had. She is 10 years younger than me…petite and not only beautiful inside but outside.
In a very calm but ‘firm’ voice, talked to me about what had happened to her…we talked for ages and the outcome is…I will sleep tonight.and probably the best part of tomorrow. We all need some kind of reassurance.
What I had completely forgot…is whatever happens whether its bad or good news…the wheels are set in motion to make me better. Take heid…everyone who is worrying…the wheels are in motion to make us better, and not to frighten us.
Try and sleep all you people…like me…who are in the early stages.
sleep tight
Wise words …glad you feel better …I couldnt have got through it without my best ffriend and my belief that I WOULD GET BETTER XXXXX
Oh bless you Woodlark.
I am so pleased that your old friend got in touch, and has helped you start to deal with this.
I hope you have a lovely rest tonight, and feel as positive tomorrow. You go girl!!
She xx
Thank you ‘She’ and ‘Mazaroo’.
I think when you are diagnosed at first…the thing you forget it’s just not your nurse or the specialist that are making the decisions…it’s the patholigists, experts, blinking geniusus in the background…that make up these teams…and it dawned on me tonight that
each and everyone of us are different…with different bc and different needs. My lovely friend had been through the mill a year ago and has come out the other end a much stronger and more ‘together’ person than before. She still doesn’t know if she’s still at the beginning or at the end of her journey with bc…but she’s certainly not sitting down on her hunkers (is that a word)? lol
What an inspiration…don’t get me wrong I may feel different on Wednesday…but tonight I feel strong and fit (also a little ragged round the edges).
But if I knew I was going to have a couple of hours feeling like this in the next month…Im ready for it.
thank you for your support ladies xx
Hello Woodlark,
Just read your post. I have just had my surgery (wle and snb) but remember so clearly being diagnosed. I too live alone. I was very lucky to have good friends who have come up trumps in every way. I go for my results in 2 weeks and will then know what happens next. It must be very worrying for you, with the business and remortgage, but at the moment your health is most important. I have got so much information, comfort and support from this site, it has been a godsend. Keep posting your feelings, worries, concerns and someone will write just the right thing for you. xxx