hi im new to the site and just wanted to chat with people who wount feel uncomfortable talking about my cancer as many friends and family seem to. I was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 years ago and have had chem radio and a mastectomy. I am currently taking tamoxifen and at the moment feel ok baring a few aches and twinges which i am putting down to the onset of old age! I do go thorough times of terrible depression which i feel guilty about as i am luckier than some women. I would just like to hear from anyone who would like a chat.x
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Just wanted to welcome you to the 'family' that unfortunately is growing day by day. I had a different Cancer (MM) but I think most here would understand your feelings. It comes as a great shock when first diagnosed and then we just have to get on with whatever it takes to get rid of this monster. All our focus and energy is put into getting through it all so it's no wonder that when we think we may have beaten it all the terror,fear and anxiety finally gets to be acknowledged. Your dark days will get less and less over time but I think we all will have that lingering doubt as to whether it will come back again and just have to be vigilant with what is 'normal' for our body to recognise if something isn't 'right'.
You have certainly come to the right place to let out all your feelings and believe it or not this is also a great place to come and laugh!! I'm sure there will be others along soon to welcome you and maybe share their journey
I don't have experience as a patient, its currently my Mum who is being treated for lung cancer - I did however see on another blog you are a horsey person, so if you ever want to talk horsey then I'm your girl !! I have a Suffolk Punch heavy horse (who I do ride) and am horse mad !! Stick around anyway, this is a lovely place. You don't have to be nuts, but it helps :)
just wanted to say i have had breast cancer, just had 6 months of chemo then surgery on 13 November, got radio therapy planning next week to start after christmas and am on arimidex - its a long old haul isnt it and after the total elation of breing told the cancer has gone for now i really felt depressed these past couple of days since taking the pills which, i think, contribute to it as it takes out our oestragen. But with good days and bad we will all get throught it with support on here. I agree friends just say oh you will be fine you look so well but they could never understand. So dear friend i so sympathise as all of us will on here its a good place to moan and rant but end up having a laugh.
Make the most of this cold and gloomy day lol and keep well. Big hugs xxxxxxxxxx
It is just three years since I was diagnosed with breast cancer and I have been through the surgery and treatments that you have and Im taking Tamoxifen, Ive had reconstruction too. I can empathise with you completely, Ive never suffered from depression in my life and handled my diagnosis and treatments with positivity and ghusto but this year out of the blue a depression decended on me to my surprise, I tried to muddle through but ended up going to my G.P. he was very understanding and prescribed some mild anti depressants which Im now taking, Im hoping to come off them next month as I feel much better now. Like you every little ache or pain, lump or bump has me worrying but I try not to be to paranoid, as you said most of it is probably down to getting older lol!
Take care and remember, you arent alone, this is a big friendly club where we all have something in common!
Hi Johanne, it was nice to read your comments as i have never suffered depression in my life either, do you think its aftershock? Its a new one to me i am always a glass is always half full kind of person. Calming to know i am not going mad and that thisd must be a normal feeling after treatments. Thank you so much i feel cheered up already so I hope lynne is too.
