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10-03-2012
09:45
Hi Kelly
I know you must be worried, but there are so many factors to take into account with your symptoms, that I'd be wary of saying anything about them till you get your results.
You will know that the waiting is awful, but you've done the very best thing by getting it checked and and also to find yourself here.
I have found this a nice friendly, supportive and safe place to air your concerns and 'sit it out' with folks who know how you feel.
Try not to use the web-it was the best advice I had.There's a lot of nonsense out there!
Try to keep yourself busy and come back and us us know how you get on on Wednesday.
Whatever the outcome, we're all here for you
Cathie
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26-02-2012
08:23
Hi Juls
I remember the same feeling about the mx operation (unplanned) Versus Recon (Planned). My partner and some friends thought I was mad to undergo such a big op without 'needing it'. My response was to say it felt like the closure I needed after the MX.
No-one else but you can understand what a cancer DX does to your confidence, self esteem or physical appearance, so although I understood they were just worried for me,the recon was nothing compared to the original DX.
I still feel it was the best decision I made, as Id felt up till then that I hadnt had a lot of choices.
Keep well and hope you get the date soon-and glad youve got the nice weather. Send us some in Scotland its GREY GREY GREY and now very wet : (
Cathie
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24-02-2012
08:14
Hi there
You are still in the early days of this upheaval to your life so its natural to feel as you do.
I think most people on here will tell you that where you are right now is very often the worst when you dont know whats in front of you.
Im over two yrs from diagnosis/surgery so it feels a bit like childbirth-you forget the pain in time.
I can honestly say that life has got back on track, as ive now had reconstruction done, so it feels 'over' to me.
Im sure there will be others along who will give you more advice, but be assured, feeling frightened and scared is completely understandable but the love and support from them is whats got me thru.
Best wishes
Cathie xx
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24-02-2012
07:05
Just wanted to say that I think the concept behind the new poster is wonderful-its very powerful and thought provoking
However, I dont know if it was just the one I saw (Daily Mail 22nd Feb) but it was really hard to read the smaller print with the contrast between background and type being so close,
But great to see the campaining in national press-Well done BCC
Cathie
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16-02-2012
04:57
Kerry
Ive no experience of your new circumstances, but wanted to say Im thinking of you and your daughter after such shocking news. Im sure other secondaries ladies will be able to offer some words of understanding and comfort
Cathie xx
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08-02-2012
07:53
Hi Julie
I had a TRAM- big bust and LOTS of jelly belly to transplant, so the perfect op for me.
I also liked that it wont need to be 'maintained' unlike with implants, so it feels like the end of my cancer road, apart from the nipple.
Take care
Cathie x
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07-02-2012
12:23
Hi Juls
I had a tram in July last year and it was described to me by the surgeon as 'the gold standard' !!
I had it done in Livingstone hospital and was and am very pleased with the results. As Twinky says, it is a big op but as long as you have prepared for it by getting as fit as you can then getting time to recover fully, I think you wont regret it.
I have to say, I was quite surprised by how quickly I was on my feet and moving around and I do think this was down to the pre-op exercising/swimming I did for the 6 months before.
I havnt got as far as the nipple as Im waiting to get a bit of lipo on 'dog ear' and the new breast as it's a bit too bit, but I hope you get the same good outcome.
Cheers
Cathie x
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16-01-2012
04:03
Hi Chicci
Please take the advise and give the helpline a wee call as you seem to have hit a bad patch and need support for you both.
Theres a few threads on here from OH's which may help too.
Its inevitable that we go through low's and its the same for those watching us from 'the sidelines'.
Is there a support group where you live as they might have a talking session for him and you.
Much love
Cathie xx
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09-01-2012
06:39
Hey Twinky
Sooooo pleased for you-What a lift!! Onwards and upwards girl!!
Cathie xx
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20-12-2011
06:54
Hi nymeria
Thats got to be the question most 'post cancer' folks want to know. And it can be a difficult one to answer.
For me, Id say Ive got a 'new' normal and that feels a bit easier to live with. I know that feelings of dread if theres a twinge etc, but Ive decided that, other than trying to eat well. drink less, exercise a little, then there's really not much I can do about a recurrence, other than be body aware.
I want to enjoy my life as much as possible so I have found a level of contentment that helps keep the fears at bay.
I hope you too can get some peace of mind and enjoy the future.
Many best wishes
Cathie xx
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14-12-2011
10:19
Hey Merlyn
What a great Christmas present for you this year.
Cathie x
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14-12-2011
09:03
Just wanted to wish everybody using the forums and the BCC team a very peaceful and happy Christmas.
None of knows when we hear that cancer diagnosis where it will take us, but Im just so happy to be able to offer my best wishes two years on.
Cathie xxxx
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30-11-2011
08:15
Hi Mel
I am currently on Venlafaxine which seems to help me as I tried Trazodone and found they made me a bit dopey -well more dopey than normal : )
The venlafaxine are seemingly 'very expensive' -that was from my GP- as if I went in and asked for the dearest drug on the market !!!!. Anyway, I hope you get settled with something and get the peace of mind Ive found.
Cathie xx
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28-11-2011
10:57
Hi Sunshine 1
Cant tell you too much about the trial, but just wanted to add Ive been taking this drug for quite a few years for arthritis so Im very interested in the outcome of the trial. Its been going quite a while as far as I know so I really hope my use of it will help with reducing an recurrence.
Good luck with the future
Cathie x
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28-11-2011
06:47
Hi Kellc
Im sorry to hear your worries, but please be assured that this site is a fantastic place to come for support and folks to answer your questions.
I can complety understand that weird feeling of it being an 'out of body experience' as thats the way I felt-maybe it helps us to deal with all the new things being thrown at us.
The timescale for things to happen really depends a lot on the test results.
My situation was I was diagnosed (DX) on 6th Oct 09 and had my mastectomy (MX) on the 29th Oct. In between I had a liver scan and a bone scan. Much depends on the scale of what they may- or may not!! find. There are many breast conditions that dont add up to cancer, so here's hoping its good news for you.
Take care and keep your chin up : )
Cathie
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24-11-2011
07:19
Hi Debs
Well done -Next week, youll be at half a stone!!!
What kind of op are you hoping to have?
I had a TRAM done at end of June and Im so pleased with results. The recon one is quite a bit bigger so Im getting lipo to reduce in the new year. Tummy scar is doing fine-again just a wee bit of tidying up lipo on my 'dog ear'
I definately benefited from the weight loss before the op.
Hope you continue to drop those pounds!
Cathie x
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24-11-2011
05:40
Hi Debs
Dont loose heart it can be done and well done for the first 4lbs.
Ive been on Tamoxifen since Dec 09, though didnt have chemo/rads thankfully. I lost nearly 2 stone in around 6 months by using curves and scottish slimmers.
It was hard work though and its easy to feel demoralized but I had the goal of getting fitter for my recon ( and being picked as a model for the BCC fashion show!!!)so it gave me a real target to aim for.
Mind you, Ive piled it on since my surgery in June so have definately missed not going to the gym.
Can you go along with a friend or try some brisk walking?
Some GP's can give you a presciption for exercise classes.
Maybe think about starting again after Christmas when all the temptations are finished !!so really good luck
Cathie
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