Firstly apologies for going quiet - after a rough 15 months it’s been a lot to digest recently. As most of you know 15 months ago I was diagnosed with early IDC (right breast) and BCC (skin cancer on back). treatment for both was straightforward and relatively easy and successful- thankfully. Fast forward to early October and a mass was found on a CT scan. Scan was for respiratory problems I’d had for several years. It all moved quickly then and mid December the mass was removed in BARTs and I was told it was almost certainly cancer number 3. Results back this week and yes it was Thymoma but surgeon is convinced he removed everything just need to wait for MDT meeting to decide on going treatment. Surgeon thinks it will be six monthly scans and not chemo. Fingers crossed on that one.
So here I am fifteen months later, 3 different types of cancer and all gone relatively easily, I am so blessed and I know this next bit might sound funny but I’m including it in the blessings. For the past 7 or 8 years I’ve had from time to time horrendous dry coughs that last 3 or 4 months. By the time you get referred to a specialist and actually see someone the cough has of course disappeared and I’ve been told it’s just a cough or I’m imagining it even been called a hypochondriac. This summer a new doctor decided to look further hence the ct scan that started this all off. It revealed I have interstitial lung disease and the coughs are bouts of interstitial pneumonia. So I can cross hypochondria off my list of ailments . Now if this current bout of it would just do one and clear off I could start the celebrations.
If you’ve bothered to read all of this thank you and it does go to prove not all “bad news” turns out to be as bad or as hard as we think. My treatments have all been easy and successful and my wish for you all is that yours is the same. Sending you all love, blessings and easy days xxxx
@nannabee you’ve been through the ringer! But you are so positive which can give others hope.
Fingers crossed the MDT come back and say just scans and no chemo
You are right about feeling like a hypochondriac, some doctors will offer scans and look further, others just put you off. Sometimes I think we are our best advocate and if it doesn’t feel right we need to push for checks.
Ho @nannabee
Was only thinking this morning on my outing with our hound how you were and then spookily you are here and sounding so very positive and thats beautiful
Whatever comes next you will take a breath and then take it in your stride
I wish you all the greatest of blessings and best wishes for your next consultation and know that everyone is thinking of you
Dear @nannabee you’re living proof that they can’t keep a good one down. So pleased that the recent treatment has worked and wishing you a positive consultation. And you’re back to give us the benefit of your wisdom and experience. I’m being investigated for rectal cancer and have surgery in the middle of February so will “be more Nannabee”.
And @sharlou no they wouldn’t, love. You’ve definitely made of the right stuff. Anyway, let’s hope it’s never put to the test.
I grew up an only( not lonely) child. I now have sisters, the strongest sisters in the world. Love you all Your stories, your support and your strength keep me putting one foot in front of the other every day thank you
Thanks for sharing. I hope the Thymoma is easily treated. How are “scans” treatment?
Are you on hormone blockers after your Breast Cancer diagnosis? It sounds like you are sailing through treatment. Best wishes and keep us posted.
Thank you everyone for your kind comments and support, it’s all very much appreciated. I’m doing well and starting to get my old self back but not rushing anything
Sadly though my 84year old brother had a massive stroke yesterday and things don’t look good. Right now I’d say life’s a bitch.
Hi
I’ve just been diagnosed with Basal Cell but it’s in the genital area (extremely rare) My gynae consultant wanted to do a CT scan as a precautionary measure. This sent me into total meltdown thinking that mets will be discovered (from my 2 bouts with BC)
I’m now having constant anxiety about the results. I’m on holiday and will get them when I get back (they did offer to ring me with the results whilst I’m away but I said No Thanks!) if it was bad news I’d just want to fly home immediately.
I don’t think I’ll ever really get rid of the fear of recurrence / spread. I’ve been living with this for almost 30 years! x
@Hevs I’m sorry you have been diagnosed with basal cell and now are waiting for scan results.
As you are away on holiday, make the most of it, do things that make you happy and enjoy your time. It’s not easy I know, but the results will arrive when you come back. When I was diagnosed with BC in 2023, I said the doctor could call me on holiday, i wish i had said no. We had just sat down to eat when the call came through and it felt odd talking about my treatment plan with others laughing and joking around me. My food went cold and i had also lost my appetite. I wish I had just enjoyed my holiday and worried about the results when i got back.
Thank you @Shi sadly he passed away last Wednesday. At the moment I’m a bit lost and for now I’m meaning to answer posts and then completely forgetting what I was doing.
. Now if this current bout of it would just do one and clear off I could start the celebrations.
Nannabee 
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