I was diagnosed with BC in late 2012, went through treatment which was pretty harsh but I got through it. Everything went 'back to normal' and I continued with living. Pushed it to the back of my mind for a number of years then I found another lump under my arm where they'd already removed my lymph nodes , this was 2 years ago, had numerous tests only to discover that a infected lymph node was missed and layed dormant for years, only to raise its ugly head again. Unfortunately it had spread to my bones, specifically my spine and leg. I'm 55 and feel like I'm 80. I've been struggling recently with pain and find it so very hard not to let it affect my family as I don't want to worry them. Today I'm not in a good place, I struggle to do anything. I still work, which I love but am finding it a struggle some days to fulfill my duties, I can't give work up as will lose my house. I'm just basically lost ! I have a great, loving family but I don't always tell them when I'm not doing good because it just adds to their worry. Not even sure why I'm writing this but suppose I needed to vent a little and to like minded people who understand.
Your reply made me smile, can't wait to have grandchildren so I'm going to try and stay positive and keep going. Don't worry too much about IV chemo, it really does work, I was just unlucky. I liter
ly wrote off a year of my life to recover from the chemo but it was worth it. You've just got to rest, rest and rest and watch lots of netflix oh and eat whatever you want as life is too short not to. Thanks so very much again, it really has helped. Look after yourself xxx
