Feeling blah

I had my pet scan yesterday and I felt rough when I got home,also I ache across my shoulders today,don’t know why,unless it is a reaction to being strapped in tightly. It is a pity that they can’t say categorically how long test results will take. My MRI was 22.06 ,so I need both my results before my pre op. I was only diagnosed on 6th June and it feels like ages ago. Luckily I gave up work a few days later,and once I’ve recovered from my surgery (12 weeks) , I will think about work. I just need to win the Lottery. Ha .  Love to everyone. Kate

It's really tough isn't it....what I'm going through doesn't sound as tough as you guys, but I'm really struggling. I think it's been such a year with my marriage of 23 years breaking down, and then dealing with this cancer stuff on my own. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in June, had the sentinel lymph nodes removed and lumpectomy almost two weeks ago and now waiting for results on Tues. Trying to keep a brave face as dealing with divorce is tough and teenagers are finding it hard anyway....have amazing friends, but that special someone who used to support me us no longer there, it's lonely. I am a teacher, but am on sick leave ...that was getting me through the divorce. Good grief, I'm a happy soul....do you know, it is annoying as I am usually pretty positive, it's the waiting that's so tough. But the nice thing is we can support each other through tough times...if you ever need to chat, I promise to not always be as grumpy as I am sounding as I am now.....were all in this together, you're not alone... remember that. Sending love and hugs xxx

 The same frazzled..,.just hang in there, we can do this x

I just was told around june 23 I had cancer in lung but running all test now.  I woke up apparently during biopsy so i am going to ha e to go in over night stay to put me completely under to check the cancer and other lymph nodes.. it's a scary ride we all seem to be on together.  I pray for us to all win the lottery.. 

Brandie

I hope your shoulders are feeling better today Kate. I agree with you both that we need to win the lottery. That must have been scary knowing that you woke in the middle, and also frustrating that u now need to go back Brandie. We all seem to be waiting. I read your post when I was having a bit of a melt down last night. I ended up staying up until about half one as I have struggled to sleep since being diagnosed. I still woke not long after five... good grief, just when you need as much energy as you can get. I am trying not to get too stressed, but we need to cry, or shout sometimes and let it out....or eat too much chocolate! Hope you both have a good day, fingers crossed for that lottery! Be kind to yourselves. Love and hugs Susie x

Hey Billibob, if you read this...just wanted to say I read your story and you sound am inspiration and so positive throughout...thanks for sharing, it helps us all :)

Hi Dungarees Girl

Yes I hang around in the prostate cancer forum - I am a little blunt  - but I also try and make light of everything - we are all in the same boat here. Breast, Prostate. Lung, Kidney - whatever - we all need to stick together - it's a journey we never expected  but if we all support one another we can win!!

Keep positive  - you know where I am if you fancy a chat. (one of my kids is a year  3 teacher - I don't know how you do it)

Best wishes - Brian.

You need to be “ grumpy” occasionally. Luckily I live on my own so I dont have the added stress of being concerned about a partner worrying. Dear me.Sorry to hear about your marriage as well. 

I have got into the habit of eating ice cream in bed. Highly recommended. Banana Milk, Lucozade and Volvic Water with a touch of strawberry. Not in the same glass. Hah ! My throat is dry a lot because of my coughing. There was me thinking that I had a “catarrh cough”. Life is so strange at times. I would never have thought six weeks ago that the following week I would be diagnosed with Neuro Endocrine Cancer in the lower left lobe of my Lung. Hey ho.

Take care everyone,and indulge yourselves when you want to. I am still holding out for George Clooney being there in his scrubs when I come round from the surgery

Love Kate

I love the sound of all that ice cream ...although I did get a bit confused with what you are eating and drinking together.....really chuckled at the George Clooney bit. You never know, it may happen yet. I came round from my op two weeks ago and think my surgeon spoke to me. I remember something about me still having my hair pins in during the surgery..whoops!  But if we can't indulge now ....when's your surgery? Will be thinking of you Brandie.               How are you feeling Kate? Thanks about the divorce, was quite fed up about it before this scare and it's all put things into perspective for me ....as you say, funny how things happen. Now I'm pretty upbeat most days...although nervous about results day tomorrow. I'm also struggling to sleep which I've never had problems with before...an hour here, a bit of reading, another hour....it's hard work!       And thanks Brian for your message, and so right that we must support each other where we can. ...and I'm sure you've heard about it from your kids, but teaching can be pretty tough. I have everything crossed though that I can get back in September.     Look after yourselves, you're all amazing and strong. Love and hugs Susie x