Christmas

Morning, I totally get what you’re saying. I think we have to acknowledge that there will be dips on this rollercoaster ride and remember that the rollercoaster will peak up again. It’s good you posted for support. Are you still waiting for radiotherapy? I have my surgery tomorrow and so difficult day for me today too - but we will get through it. Sending you Virtusl hugs Mickey xx ️

Virtual hugs even (bloody auto text) - at least it makes me smile xx ️

I have been quite shocked at various dips in mood. I am a very positive and happy person, and remained so throughout all main treatment, It seems to have affected me more now that things are calming down - everything catching up with me. It could also be my body still adjusting from pre to post-menopausal in such a short timeframe!

The good thing is, the low moods do pass. Just let yourself feel whatever you are feeling.

Are you through all your treatment now then? Well, yes, I would think going from pre to post menopause in such a short time would be a hell of a shock to the body, in addition to emotions of the treatment etc.  

Like you say, they do pass and I agree we have to allow ourselves our feelings - it’s part of the healing process.  Like out cancers need treatment our emotions need to come out and have special care too xx ️

Thank you MickeyM. I was hoping to go from surgery to radiotherapy but looks like it may be Chemo in the New Year.  I’ve had surgery on both sides, was very surprised how quickly I healed - thinking of you for tomorrow xxx

Thank you Beatthebreast - they do pass and I’m sure I will have a better day tomorrow.  I do think as everything moves quickly that it takes a bit of time to catch up with us.  Hoping your post-menopausal symptoms calm a bit for you x

Thank you. When will you know for sure? Virtual hugs - thanks for the reassurance - speak soon  on the other side so to speak xx ️

Hi Mickey, hoping for my first appointment to chat it through between Xmas and new year. From another thread I could see your surgery is quite a bit more complex than mine - hope you are recovering well xx

Hi Moco, I had my surgery yesterday - right masectomy and diep flap - had muscinous invasive tumour and two wide areas of dcis- one 4cm, not sure about the other, both different grades. Also like you hormone positive (8/8) and HER2-. 

the Op went really well and they’re really pleased with my progress, but I’m very tired, they check you every half hour to start and that takes about 15 minutes, so I’ve not slept yet - hoping things will much improve re drains and checks tomorrow. 

why might you need chemo if he Grade 2 and hormone positive HER2 neg? Did they say, I thought with that combination they’d only considered see chemo if a grade 3 - but I’m no expert - got all that part to come. 

Take care - Mickey xx ️

I haven’t updated my bio so perhaps you don’t know the latest. My right side ER+ cancer was all treated by September and I started Anastrozole in July/August.  Then I found another lump (which will have been there but missed due to dense breast tissue) but n the left side which is ER+ but not as receptive as it hasn’t reacted to the Anastrozole at all.  One lymph node positive but I can’t have an onco type test as I the cancer was pre treated with the Anastrozole. So I have been referred for a chat with the Chemo consultant. The choice is with me so I can say no but given the above I think Chemo is my only extra treatment to help ensure there is no recurrence.  It would have been better if it was all found and treated at the same time but I am also thankful I found it and getting it sorted now rather than in a year.  I’m unsure about grades vs chemo but hope all that makes sense, sorry about the essay but it may at least help you nod off eh? Glad your op went well and I hope you manage to get some sleep tonight x