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Hi,   I was diagnosed with breast cancer in Feb after visiting my GP with a lump that turned out to be a benign cyst. The " surprise" one was hiding and picked up on a precautionary mammogram. I consider myself very lucky!  My husband and I live abroad so we're trying to do all this in a foreign language. My care so far, though, has been fantastic. I had a lumpectomy in March and it's healed really well. I had my first of six chemo's on 7th April and the second is this Wed, 28th. I was disgustingly sick for four days but then I picked up and felt normal. I still think all this is happening to someone else! 

Every time I needed information I came to this site( it's a highly rated site at my hospital) and so I found the community. Now I'm not overly emotional but the support shown here has moved me to tears pretty much every time I've looked. The understanding with humour and getting on with it attitude works for me so thank you all already~!

I'm off to shave my head now-bandanas at the ready..

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Whiskey,

    Sorry we  have to meet under these circumstances.But your right you could not have come to a better site than this one.If you feel like talking or shouting or feeling a bit down,there is always someone here to help.

    We all have been through this Cancer stuff and there is always the knowledge that you are never alone. We are all here together helping caring understanding and giving strength to those who need it. You sound to me as one of the people who like to A Fight and I think you have the type of positive thinking that will kick this Cancer into touch.

    So if you have any questions lets hear them.

    So you take care and be safe.Love and Hugs.

    Good Luck Sarsfield.xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Whiskey mac,

    I too was diagnosed with BC in Jan this year, had a lumpectomy and removal of some lymph nodes.  I am almost half way through 6 cycles of chemo, yay!!  Also like you was sick with my first chemo but got the onc to change my anti sickness tablets and with my second cycle wasn't sick just felt it for a few days then I was ok.

    This journey that we are on does at times feel like its happening to someone else I think thats normal.  The speed at which I was diagnosed, operated on and after infection started my chemo is mad!!

    This site is amazing tho, everyone is so supportive and I've found any little niggles or questions I've had other people going through the same thing have been able to answer and that is so reassuring.

    I shaved my head too and found wearing cotton head scarves so comfortable, and only wear my wig if going to a posh rest. with the family.

    I hope your second chemo  goes well this week, we are all here for you.

    Talk soon,

    Gentle hugs,  :-) x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    hi whiskey mac, soo glad you are being well looked after, yes this site is fab, we are a great source of info and comfort to each other, we even have quite a few laughs, hope your second chemo goes well for you....liz xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    hi every one i have only recently found this site an its great knowing there people who knows wat your going through i was diagnosed last aug with breast cancer cant belive how they fast track your treatment i had a mastectomy on 19th aug that  was wed i was home on fri and out for a drink sat night my surgeon and doctors are great i dont need chemo just tamoxifen 5 years just looking towards reconstruction now so if any one has anything to share about it i be greatful thank you

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Your story is similar to mine. I went to breast clinic with a cyst and they found the cancerous one in the other breast. Had lumpectomy and removal of 2 lymph nodes in November which were clear followed by radiotherapy in January. Now on Arimidex.

    Have found this site invaluable, especially in chat. Lots of wonderful people who know exactly how it feels.

    Good luck with your next chemo.

    Alison.xx