after completing 8 months of chemo after a mastectomy in nov 09, the future is very bright and i have stayed so positive throughout treatment etc, now feeling very low about all aspects of life and would like to help finding that zest for life that i usedhttps://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-blogs/b/sally_mo/atomTelligent Community (Build: 12.1.2.21912)2010-07-16T23:00:01Zhttps://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-blogs/b/sally_mo/posts/forgotten-after-chemo2010-08-17T22:26:03Z2010-08-17T22:26:03Z<p>can&#39;t help feeeling&nbsp;a little abandoned after chemo!! finished june 10th and had to chase hospital twice for follow up!! is it me??</p><div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="https://community.macmillan.org.uk/aggbug?PostID=360552&AppID=31002&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">Former Memberhttps://community.macmillan.org.uk/members/formermemberhttps://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-blogs/b/sally_mo/posts/another-little-op2010-07-23T20:42:37Z2010-07-23T20:42:37Z<p>hello to all!!!&nbsp; back from hospital after having that annoying little port removed, feel a bit sore like i&#39;ve been kicked in the ribs but i am sure it will pass, weird seeing the consultant again but she is very friendly, nice to be awake for surgery this time, she had terrible hiccups which made me laugh!!!! hugs to allxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx</p><div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="https://community.macmillan.org.uk/aggbug?PostID=354773&AppID=31002&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">Former Memberhttps://community.macmillan.org.uk/members/formermemberhttps://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-blogs/b/sally_mo/posts/life-after-cancer2010-07-19T16:48:30Z2010-07-19T16:48:30Z<p>just to reasure any &quot;young&quot; cancer patient that there is a huge light at the end of the tunnel!! my appearance has totally changed after a mastectomy &amp; chemo ( long brown hair all gone!!) i now am waiting for reconstruction to level everything out and have a fond affilliation with my chicken fillet ( does the job!! ) i refused to wear a wig and after having my head completely shaved in march i am now sporting a chic pixie crop ( salt &amp; pepper), grey &amp; white mix but rather fetching or so i am told! yes i miss the old me but she&#39;s not coming back, the new me is a survivor and has so much to live for!! i feel thankful for life itself and give myself a good slap when the misery monsters take over!! after all i am 43 and so in the prime of life!! xxxxxxx</p><div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="https://community.macmillan.org.uk/aggbug?PostID=353699&AppID=31002&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">Former Memberhttps://community.macmillan.org.uk/members/formermemberhttps://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-blogs/b/sally_mo/posts/getting-to-grips2010-07-16T22:00:01Z2010-07-16T22:00:01Z<p><em>having just joined the community about 2 hours ago, i find it fascinating!! havnt a clue what to do but determined to succeed!&nbsp; watch this space for progress,, fingers crossed!!!</em></p><div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="https://community.macmillan.org.uk/aggbug?PostID=353050&AppID=31002&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">Former Memberhttps://community.macmillan.org.uk/members/formermember