Life is like a boxing match, defeat is declared not when you fall .....But when you refuse to stand up again .......So, I get knocked down but I get up again. x
i had mastectomy 4 months ago, same as you I’m on letrozole, joints are achy and stiff but can put up with that, hope each day gets better for you, keep positive is the main thing and as active as possible
Maybe we should have a letrozole thread. We could call it the metropolis group. That's what the spellchecker prefers to call it. We would naturally allow in any tamoxifen users in, cos trust me the SE s are VERY similar.
( Interesting the spell checker likes tamoxifen)
Just woken up in a swamp. Been four month since my first metropolis. I've taken both by the way. So with the combination of stabbing pains from Rads which finished on Wednesday I'm having a really good night. I actually came on to chat on the awake thread and found you.
Firstly welcome ,I know you would rather not be here but if can be a good place to arrive . We have all been in the same position of not knowing how to handle the whirlwind you suddenly find yourself in .
Its good that you have started your profile so people learn about you and your wife it helps when talking . Feel free to read mine .
It would help now if you come on to thread with your questions so the community can see without going into profile .
By replying to me you would appear on Breast cancer or you could title your own thread .
No apologies are needed . You have done the right thing and come somewhere looking for support you will receive this in abundance on this site from people who Know! Please try not to google it's mostly out of date .
You and your wife are at the worst point the beginning ! From here you can and will move forward with more strength than you know that you have .
The waiting for results and inbetween appointments are the hardest part .knowing what the next step is helps .
Crying does not make you weak it makes you human . So go ahead cry with your wife it will help clear your head get some of the hurt and confusion out . Take time together .Tomorrow if you can try to get out for some distraction time .
Perhaps trawl thru the threads on here and find similar stories read how we cope ,vent ,scream and Evan laugh together .
Since joining this site in June I feel like I have grown in strength because of the support here If you haven't already let your wife know you have found us she may wish to join in her own right . But you are more than welcome to be here as a caring partner as are others
pretty soon I'm sure there will be others posting their support for you
Hi, I am an old bat in my 70s but I can tell you that the best and bravest thing you have done recently is saying you don't feel brave. " Keeping strong" 24 hours a day 7 days a week is a greatly overrated experience and not at all good for you.
My son in his 40s has just told me he's been off work with anxiety and panic attacks for several weeks but didn't want to worry me, and I thought he was just avoiding me and my diagnosis. Supporting your wife doesn't mean having all the answers or being able to protect her. It means taking the flak when she's crabby or tearful or tired and staying alongside her and often doing absolutely nothing. Oh and say it upsets you that you can't change things but you are there for her and if you are upset trying not to shield her from it. You're in this together
Emotions are funny aren't they? we don't apologise for laughing but we do for crying. You will find lots of support here. Whatever you and your wife have to face, it will be more bearable when you have results and a plan.
Ok lecture over - sorry. I have a husband who would run a mile rather than share how he feels let alone ask for help so I am in awe that you are willing to do this. You're a keeper
Glad to help if you start getting posts and want to highlight and tag so person knows answer /question directed then use @name then tag highlight from scroll if that doesnt make sense .Help at top of screen lol
Awake is the thread where the insomniacs chat and laugh overnight full of fruitloops .thought for the day can make you think a real mix if threads not just what test, chemo or ops we having .
Have a good conversation with your wife explain how you are feeling and like I said try to find some distraction even for a short while from the waiting .
