mum of three

2009-02-10T15:03:39Z

I am a 52 year old mother of three who got diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2005, i underwent all the necessary treatment for this, chemo, radiotherapy etc... Within 18 months it was found to be secondary cancer in the spine and also in the liver, i found it very traumatic to deal with after everything i had previously been through, and my daughter, two sons and husband also found it to be a blow. But i remained my fighting spirit and decided i would not let it beat me, as i have so much to live for and so many people to live for! So i underwent the necessary treatment for that as well, and have kept up to scratch on my daily medication to keep the pain that i get in my legs and buttocks, due to where the cancer is pressing on the nerves in that area at bay. I do very well considering my circumstances, despite it being a struggle at times, i never lose will to carry on, i find generally that by maintaining my medication for pain relief, it doesn't seem to be as bad. I am also pleased with what my oncologist tells me when i attend my appointments with him, which is that the cells in my liver are shrinking which is a massive relief to hear! I just want to know of anyone else in the same situation as me out there, and that i am hear to talk to about anything regarding any sort of condition like me, and that i would find it very comforting to hear from people who share my boat, as i havn't really got anyone close to me who knows exactly what i have went through and am going through, so please feel free to respond to this blog, as it would be very much appreciated. regards, Florence.

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