Hi

It’s nearly two years since I had a lumpectomy and I still don’t feel right after treatment, it left me with quite a few complications such as peripheral neuropathy in my hands and feet. I have trouble walking because I also have a back complaint which I’m being told is age and wear and tear, I’m 53! My family have little to no understanding and think I should be back to normal by now. My son actually told me I was putting it on. My husband won’t talk to me and prefers to bury his head in the sand. I know how loneliness feels

Hi Grenda I know exactly how you are feeling. It’s one of the hardest and isolating diseases. My family think I should be more mobile but my leg gives way and I fall even with a Zimmer. My friends kept in touch more after my surgery but don’t seem to bother now and covid isn’t helping as I’m housebound other than physio. I’m only just over 4 months post op and frightened it will come back! I also have m.e and fibromyalgia which I’ve had for many years so life was always difficult and I had major spinal surgery 15 years ago for a huge cyst on my cord which left me with permanent nerve pain and a life on crutches. I don’t think family understand I lost my partner 4 years ago to lung cancer then my only sister very suddenly to an adrenal crisis and my mam two weeks before I was diagnosed I also have a 97 year old dad who I haven’t told I had cancer he thinks I had a hip replacement. It’s nice to be able to chat so please keep in touch.x