I’m at the beginning

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So the Doc’s scan found 2 lesions. One on my liver and another on my hip bone. The hip bone one is 6x4cm.

i have a biopsy this week coming.

 I’m terrified. I have 2 kids, one going through exams just now, so I have to keep it to myself and my partner. I keep having surges of emotions and collapsing in on myself when I’m alone.

i know I’m not the only one who has gone through this, but it’s really hard. 


i just want to know for sure so I can plan. Any advice? I’m considering going back to work on Tuesday, but not sure if I can handle it.

  • Jeez. Tramadol is rough, it made me float  for the 2 weeks I had it. I remember going shopping and my wife found me staring at the lights in the freezer section of the supermarket! 

    Sorry, I never asked, how are you getting on? If you don’t mind me asking, where are you in the whole cancer process? 

    For me, I chased up the consultant last week, and it’ll have been 2 weeks today sonce I had the biopsy. I haven’t been referred yet, as they’re waiting to see if it is cancerous. It’s been a very long 2 weeks though. Especially as i’m off work with the pain. 

  • Hi Shambles , for some reason I thought you were a woman (sorry) Grin.  Yes tramadol is quite strong, I was prescribed morphine but didn't really get on with it.  I seem to manage with tramadol better for now.  I had breast cancer in 2012/13 and had op, chemo and radiotherapy.  I was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in September 24.  I have mets in most of my bones with my spine being the most painful.  It is not curable but it is treatable.  With my medication my cancer is now stable.  I think waiting to hear is the worst possible time , at least if you know you can start your treatment.  I worked for the DWP so was lucky to get full pay for six months and then half pay for six months.  I hope you are the same.  I took early ill health retirement.  Please let me know how you get on.

    Lee x