on my journey through this pointless disease. Diagnosed with breast cancer which has spread to lymph nodes, feeling i am at the end of the world, as you do, but the armour is on and I am ready to battle. On discovery had hair cut short, why i ask myself, to get work colleagues used to seeing my long locks chopped off as from the end of next week chemo starts and i will loose it all. So, not too disheartened i am here and thats all that matters at the moment, i can fight this battle - big words pre chemo i know. Am going into the unknown which is really odd but was given this site by consultant and so encouraged by communicating with you lovely people who are living through this hell too. So lets all get through this and out the other end all the stronger for it and i look forward to meeting you all xxx
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Hi Janisrw
I also start chemo this week and I have been wig shopping this week and am thinking that I may as well see if blondes have more fun along with pinks or lilacs! People will stare anyway so I may aswell give them something to stare at. I would rather have stares of shock than pity! I will keep you informed. I am also looking forward to some Jackie O sunglasses and red lipstick. My 7yr old son is rather excited that his Mum will go BOLD with her cancer treatment. I have decided that BOLD sounds better than bald so count me in. The chemo sounds so daunting but hey we could sail through it without too much bother. A girl I met at the hosp who is now my busom buddy (pardon the pun) has had 4 sessions so far, looks fab in her long luscious locks and is back at work for most of the cycle. Here's to pastures new with BOLDNESS abounding!
I really feel for you. You are being incredibly brave and strong. How lovely that your consultant gave you the details of this site. I hope that it will give you a lot of support - you will certainly realise that you are not alone in that little boat on the stormy seas of Oncological treatment - we are all bailing out alongside you. Everyone is very friendly. Unfortunately there are a lot of BC people on here, so I'm sure they will be able to answer any questions you have. Don't forget you can come on here if you ever do get moments where you are feeling stressed or doubtful but you don't want to let your family and friends know how you're feeling in case they get upset. Anyway, Janis, the very best of luck with your treatment. I'm sorry about your beautiful long hair. Keep us up to date with how you're feeling. If you feel up to it, in the Chat Room we sometimes end up laughing, despite everything. All the best. xxx Penny
oh thank you so much for your lovely message i really appreciate your time and i am so sorry that you have the start of chemo as well. Your lovely note made me encouraged as i also dont want the pity but as you say lets get ourtrageous. Its encouraging to hear that your friend manages to work as i work full time but was told to have a month off after the first chemo session but i will see how it goes. Every day on reading other peoples stories encourages me more and i am convinced we can beat this disease we are, after all, women.. So heres to BOLDLY go then Diane and lots of luck for you for your first chemo lets compare notes xxx
this site is amazing and i feel very encouraged by everyone's stories i am so glad my consultant recommended me to this, thank you for your lovely words of encouragement, i will beat this along with all the other lovely people on here.
