I just wanted to pay tribute to you all - when i was dx last May and my oncologist suggested this site you all became a lifeline. Getting through 6 months of chemo was shared with everyone else going through this dreadful phase. When i was terrified of going into hospital last november for the surgery you all rallied round with reassurance that it wasnt so bad, it wasnt. The unknown last bit of radio therapy many said it was a doddle in comparison - it was. When i wanted to ask the most intimate questions about this illness everyone came back with answers. When i became upset over cranks on here being rude and abusive and pushing their latest cure all vitamin drugs and threw a hissy fit and said "enough" you all wrote and said dont! For all this i thank you all i couldnt have got through without your help.
I have loved the reassurance, the support and the laughters and jokes and the true british spirit of getting on with it and we all help each other. I have even loved the arguments - oh those arguments - some did make me laugh although would have made some of you mad. Sean - thanks to you too, you have been a star.
I have finished treatment now, apart from the pills for next five years I am all clear for the time being. My photography has taken off again and despite having to put the camera away last year it has been dusted off and i have a few jobs lined up plus a couple of craft fairs so far to do. I am terribly excited and totally grateful i have this second chance so will be signing off now to get out there and make the best of every day. I have learned so much through this illness and determined not to make the same mistakes again. Thanks Penny also for listening to my whinging about everything through PM you have been fantastic and gave really good advice, i will never forget that. Keep fighting girl and extend that 16 months to infinity.
I want to wish you all good healing, laugh lots, eat well and lots of love and hugsxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Janxxxxxxxxxxxx
FormerMember
Hi Jan, this must be the only 'club' where we are all happy when members are able to leave lol. You sound very positive and it's wonderful that you have started using your camera again and getting back to some sort of 'normal'. Enjoy each day and every experience but if you have time pop in and tell us how you are getting on, and , you never know, you could give advice to the newer 'members'.
See you, Jan, but pop back now and again if you would and let us know how you are getting on. It's great that you feel you no longer need us, but you're one of the family now, and while we're pleased that you're "all grown up" and ready to face the world full on again, we don't want to lose all contact, so don't forget to come and see us... you know birthdays, holidays and such!
Im glad to hear that your treatment is now over, and you are on the road to recovery, this site and its members are truly amazing and so many of us have found our cancer journey much easier to cope with as a result. Wishing you continued good health, Helen
I am so glad that you have come through all your treatments with flying colours. It is so good to hear some good news now and then. Take care and keep healthy ( as am sure you will).
