This website uses cookies. By clicking OK, you consent to the use of cookies. Click Here to learn more about how we use cookies.
69897members
408online
367420posts
Turn on suggestions
Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type.
Showing results for
- Home
- :
- About she
she
Member
since
01-05-2012
399
Posts
1
Hugs
05-07-2010
08:44
Thanks for the tips ladies.
I am going to start making a list of what to take with me, so be grateful for any other ideas.
Also, is twelve weeks off work realistic?
Shenagh xx
... View more
05-07-2010
09:01
Hi everyone
I was DX one year ago when I had a lumpectomy, sample lymph node removal (which were all clear) and radiotherapy. My oncologist said that chemo would only make a 2-3% difference to my prognosis so decided not to give me it.
I have since been seen by a geneticist due to family history, although am still waiting for the results which take several months.
I am so so scared of a recurrence that I have discussed a double MX with my surgeons both here, and in the hospital where I had my rads as an inpatient. After six months of discussion, they have agreed to this, and I am having a double MX with immediate reconstruction in seven weeks time (24th August). My consultant has told me that I will be in hospital for between one and two weeks.
I need some advice please on what type of things I should take into hospital with me, and how ‘mobile’ or otherwise I am likely to be after surgery. The recon they are doing is a fairly new procedure using Permacol (a type of pigskin) and expander implants (as seemingly I don’t have enough fat and tissue on my tummy or my back to use!) I have a lovely Tamoxifen roll of fat on my tummy which I thought would have been perfect but they don’t agree lol!
My gorgeous little boy will turn two the week before my op (I spent his first birthday in hospital having rads) and I have been told that I MUST NOT lift him for at least three months.
The way I see it, it’s going to be a really tough few months, but I will hopefully have some peace of mind afterwards. I have been told that the risk of a recurrence will still be 10% after the double MX but I think I can handle those kind of odds!
Sorry for rambling on – those on here who have met me already know that I can talk once I get started!
So, keen for any tips for hospital, and sending love and hugs to everyone else out there struggling with this horrible disease.
Shenagh xx
... View more
25-06-2010
08:32
Thinking of Anna and Steve, and everyone else affected by this bloody evil disease tonight xxx
... View more
25-06-2010
08:29
Thinking of all my breast buddies, and a big thank you to Lulu for arranging our next get-together!! Counting the days xxxxx
... View more
21-06-2010
08:06
Overtherainbow, please don't feel sad and alone tonight. There are lots of people on here who can sympathise with you and your Mum tonight.
Just be there for your Mum and let her know that she can talk to you about anything - she is probably trying very hard to be grown up and not to burden you, but I'm sure she knows that you are there for her.
Sending love and hugs
She xx
P.S. Sounds like your Mum is very lucky to have you for a daughter!
... View more
16-06-2010
08:32
I am so, so sorry to read how Anna is doing. Sending love and strength to Steve, her family and her friends.
Shenagh xx
... View more
14-06-2010
09:37
Carole, I'm afraid I don't have any answers for you though I think what he has done is truly shocking!
I just wanted you to know that I'm thinking of you tonight, and sending big hugs.
You've come through so much, and I know that you will be able to deal with this setback with the same positivity!!
Keep us posted,
shenagh xx
... View more
04-06-2010
08:40
Hi Nickynackynoo! I would definitely like to pal up - will post more information later as visitors have just arrived!!!
Shenagh xx
... View more
31-05-2010
09:17
I didn't know Jax, but I will be thinking of her tomorrow. Another candle blown out too soon. RIP
She xx
... View more
28-05-2010
12:41
Hey everyone, it's my one year anniversary today and I just wanted to say thank you to all of you for helping me get through the past 12 months - truthfully could not have done it without you!!
Saw my surgeon yesterday as very worried about a new 'suspicious' area on my bad boob - but she reassured me it's probably just due to surgery and rads. Mammogram not too pleasant though, I nerly fainted twice - think I was just a bit strung out about the whole thing. Should have results back by Tuesday/Wednesday so hoping everything OK.
Lots of love and hugs - can't believe that this time last year, I was sitting in the waiting area, just waiting to go back through to find out the biopsy results (which only took 30 minutes!!)
Shenagh xxxxx
... View more
26-05-2010
09:00
Oh Binki, I am SO SO pleased to hear your good news!
Have a lovely cuddle with your dogs and hubby!! I'm glad you've found some comfort from these pages - please do keep in touch!
Love and hugs
Shenagh xxx
... View more
26-05-2010
09:11
Hi Dolphin
At least you're booked into the one stop clinic, but I still think they are making you wait a long time. Try and hang in there!!
Shenagh xx
... View more
25-05-2010
11:17
Dolphin, I am so sorry that the GP thinks the kump may be suspicious, and think it's bloody awful that they are making you wait until 9th June.
I was DX on 28th May last year, so have my 12 month mammogram booked for this Thursday afternoon. A couple of days ago, I found a very tender area on my 'bad' breast and it is also very swollen. I had had pain in the past but always near where the tumour was removed so had put it down to scar tissue. This is in a totally different place though. Phoned my BCN today, and she has arranged for me to see my surgeon prior to mammogram on Thursday which I think is really good.
Hoping and praying that we both get good news.
Shenagh xx
... View more
24-05-2010
08:46
Hey Deed
Just wanted to say that I hope your lovely idea of a letter in the lunchbox has made your fiance see how you're feeling. I think that men sometimes struggle with dealing with BC and all that goes with it, and they often don't have the support that we all get from each other on here!! I am sure you will both get through this and have a wonderful wedding in November - you know that we will all be sending you big cyber hugs!
I am due to have a double MX in a few months, with expander implants fitted too. It's a year (on Friday gulp) since diagnosis, and I have now decided to have them both off to reduce my risk of it coming back - have a young baby so feel I will do anything I can to keep me here for him.
Love and hugs huni
Shenagh xx
... View more
21-05-2010
08:38
Hi there
I would be interested in this too (and well done for thinking of it!!)
Shenagh xx
... View more
16-05-2010
08:43
Hi Binki
Welcome to this site. I'm glad you went and saw your GP quickly and that you have been referred to a breast clinic. I'm sure the lump could be one of many things, including something innocent like a cyst, but I just wanted to say that if you do get some bad news, I'm sure your wonderful, positive attitude will help you get through the next few months. I was diagnosed on 28th May last year (the date will forever be etched in my mind) but I have now come out the other end, and have made some totally amazing people along the way.
Will be thinking of you on 26th May - please come back and let us know how you get on.
Sending you cyber-hugs
She xxx
... View more
14-05-2010
02:03
Hi everyone
Just a quicky to say that I hope you all have a good day tomorrow. Unfortunately I can't make it this time. John's working which would mean me having to get home very early.
Promise I will do my best for next time!
Lots of love
Shenagh xx
... View more
