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Had a wander through the woods for the first time in ages.  Paths are a little overgrown now although I swear I could hear Pierce humming quietly, thankfully I couldn't see him for the trees.  So sad to hear about SuperTrouper will light a candle in the Chapel xxx   The Woods were amazing for me when I was diagnosed in 2012 .  Thinking of everyone who have trod the paths, snagged a sleep fairy and shot a few gremlins. Still have my 2-fingered flag and it's still waving in the breeze.   Much love to all   KQ ... View more

I am from the Marvellous Marchies thread 2012 and we are all devastated by the news of Dani's passing.  I only met her the once on our first meet up in Birmingham in November 2012.  She was a beautiful lady with an amazing smile. Fly high and free with the angels.   KQ ... View more

Hello Woodies,   Seemed like a lovely day for a wander down the paths filled with spring flowers and see how everyone is doing.  Have to say the sleep fairies still desert me for an hour or so every night but then I manage to snag one and not want to get up when the alarm goes off lol, I think I have a 'make you late fairy' trust me to get one with a naughty streak. I too will never forget this thread as it made the dark times bearable during treatment and helped keep my sense of humour in place. So I raise a glass of chmapers in the JM to all Woodies and hope some of the newbies pick up this thread and enjoy the peace. By the way.....just checked my tent...has anyone seen 6 naughty cats...think they've escaped again and Buggerit will eat them lolol 🙂   Huge hugs to all Love KQ  ... View more

Hello Cocolily,   I am from the Marvellous Marchies 2012 thread and I don't post very often now but the forum was a godsend to me at the time.  I was Her2+ had WLE , Grade 3, 9mm tumour, had chemo plus IV Herceptin and 20 rads. I just want to say try not to worry too much.  I was of the mind set from the start that I would try and keep my life as normal as possible and I did.  I worked throughout but went home if I was tired, yes I lost my hair but I didn't have many SE's from the chemo, never sick and the herceptin was no problem at all.  With being Her2+ treatment takes a little longer but in 12/18 months life will be pretty much back to normal. Wishing you all the very best KQ ... View more

Hi Mel 66,  I don't post very often now as I am 2 years on from diagnosis but your worry about your business really struck a chord with me.  I too have my own business and really found it hard to cope with the fact that I wouldn't be able to go into work every day and had to let go some of my control.  However, I made it back into work after my lumpectomy within a week and managed to work through chemo, herceptin and radiotherapy.  If I was tired I would go home and leave the staff with the things I needed them to do.  I also set up a remote PC at home linked in to the office so I could also work from home if need be, I don't know how applicable that would be for you in your business.  The fear of the unknown and how your body will react is horrendous when first diagnosed but once you get a treatment plan in place you will start to feel better and more in control. Sending you a getle hug.   KQ ... View more

Hello Angel. I don't come on the forums as much now as I am2 years down the line. Your diagnosis is exactly like mine apart from my lump was 9mm. I was given no choice as to treatment as beingHer2+ and grade 3 even with no node involvement is classes as aggressive. I did 4 x EC chemo and 4 x Tax 19 rads and Herceptin for a year and am now on Tamoxifen. There are a lot if studies being done at the minute to try to reduce the aggressive chemo regimes for the small her2+ tumours so it may be worth asking your Onc about them. Wishing you all the best whatever you decide if you have any questions please feel free to pm me xx KQ ... View more

Dulcie, our angel, a glass will be raised to you today. Shine in heaven as you shone on earth and bightened the dark times when we all started out on this journey as the MM,s 2012 xxxx Much love KQ ... View more

Hi Woodies, Longtime no JM....just to make you smile hopefully.  I have a new cockerel and have named him Piers Bros-Bird after the infamous PB as he defiantely does not have a good cockadoodle 🙂 Raising a glass in the JM and flying the 2-fingered salute...love to Woodies old and new.   KQ xxxx ... View more

I too remember Scaco and will always be thankful for The Dark Woods Thread which me me smile all through treatment.   KQ xx ... View more

Hi Juliemb, I was diagnosed in March 2012 less than 1cm IDC Her2+++ and ER/PR+. I too was told that chemo is necessary for early stage breast cancer. I had EC x 4 and Tax x4, 18 Herceptin and am currently on tamoxifen for 5 years. My tumour was grade 3...can I ask what grade/size your tumour is? KQ xx ... View more

So sorry xxxx ... View more

BUMP......just in case anyone needs to find us xxxx ... View more

Andie...I just want to send you the biggest virtual hug and will keep my fingers crossed the new chemo will help youxx Love KQ ... View more

Hello Jewels xx I'm Kittyqueen from the March 2012 thread... Just wanted to say hope all goes well for you all and reply to the ladies worried about starting Herceptin. I had 4 xEC and 4 x Tax and strated herceptin along with the tax. I just had my 17th Herceptin yesterday and I know it seem like the treatment goes on forever but honestly it has flown by..can't believe I only have one more to go. Herceptin has been good to me with no se's that I can think of. xx Love KQ ... View more

Hi Jayney234, Sorry you are finding yourself joining us hunni but just wanted to say that you are in the worst place right now as your imagination will be running riot untill next Tuesday but I promise once you know what you are dealing with and you have a treatment plan it honestly does get a little better. Helps make you feel you have some more control of your life back again. Hugs KQ ... View more

Really pleased for you KB xxx ... View more

Hi Lemongrove, Just wanted to send you a virtual hug and hope you are feeling better and out of hospital soon. I understand how stressful it must be for you and the other lady and I so feel for the poor ladies's family too. I hope she is at peace soon. Love KQ ... View more

So very sorry to hear about Laura xxxx ... View more

Morning MM's Fitter -Pam....Just wanted to send you a huge hug and hope you now have a treatment plan in place. Please let us know how you get on hunni xxxx Marie67 --Jane, looks like you're going to have a gorgeous day for your walk. hope you have a lovely time. Beryl you're trip to Edinburgh sounds lovely xxx Well I am having the morning off work to catch up n my household chores lol. Just had my 15 th herceptin on Tuesday and been really tired since then , never mind only 3 more to go :))) Hen house should be ready n a week or so OH has constructed the door and bought mesh for the divider. I will take piccy's when they arrive and pop them on our FB page. I actually think OH is trying to finish me off, fulltime work, washing cooking, cleaning and ironing, 6 cats 2 birds and him to look after which is a fulltime job in itself and now the hens....bringnit on I can't wait :))) Hugs to all Love KQ ... View more

Hi Carriemo, I know it is easy to say but please try not to worry too much as the mammographers may just need another view or didn't get enough of the breast into the machine at the first attempt. This happened to me although I have been through treatment and it was my first annual mammogram and my mind went into overdrive but all was fine. It's far better to have another check. Hope all goes well for you KQ xx ... View more