Hi everyone ☺︎

Hi Sue41,

It's a horrible place to be. The waiting is the worst. I remember it well. Please try to be kind to yourself, do things you enjoy spend time with people and family.

Once you have a treatment plan and know what your recovery journey looks like you will take more control.

It's okay to screen and shout just now. Try deep breathing exercises.

I couldn't even verbalise the word cancer at that point.

I've since had my op, chemo radiotherapy and now on Letrozole with 6 monthly bone infusions. I'm back at work and feel more like myself.

I was diagnosed May lat year op was June. Chemo was July to September and radiotherapy was Octover.i wish you well happy to answer any questions I can on my journey if it helps.

Sending hugs xx

Hi, thank you for responding, your message really has helped.  The waiting really is the worst part for me, I'm not a patient person at the best of times haha.  I spent this morning singing and found it helped me feel better. I haven't told many people, I'm a private person and have always looked after myself so not having any control right now is hell for me.

It's good to hear that you and others are getting back to some sort of normality. I got a promotion at work the same week I was told I had breast cancer so can't wait to gey back to that.

That's good keep that as your focus. Something to work towards.

It's a horrible time. I like to be in control also. I didn't like feeling vulnerable and I didn't want to worry anyone. I think we all experience that.

I went to cancer care supports, the look good feel good sessions. It was good to chat with others face to face who knew how I was feeling and could advise me on things to do during treatments.

Do you have a maggies centre close by you could visit. They are lovely and supportive.

Sending hugs xxx

Hi, I'm in Ayrshire,  the nearest Maggies centre is Glasgow but there is an Ayrshire Cancer Support Centre literally two streets away from home. I haven't contacted them yet but starting to think I might. I am very focused on getting back to work, I'm fortunate enough to be able to say I love my job and miss it after only 10 days off lol.

Did you have any side effects from your treatment, the thought of that worries me as I care for my elderly parents, dad has dementia and mum needs a wheelchair to get her out of the house. I guess I just feel very confused right now and desperately need some clarity but I know I just have to be patient and wait for my results next week.

Sue x

Awe I'm Ayrshire also. 

I healed well after my lumpectomy ans sentinel removed. You just need to take it easy, no heavy chores or driving for a few weeks.

The chemo was rough I won't lie, but it's doable. I had 3 weekly EC chemo. The week of chemo I had gastric side effects and fatigue was real. Then you feel okay for a couple of weeks till next time. Some people don't have side effects and continue working. We are all different. I lost my hair just after my 2nd cycle so that was 3 weeks into chemo. I didn't try the cold cap. 

The radiotherapy was fine. The travelling to Glasgow everyday was a bit tiring. But it was fine I didn't have any side effects other than tiredness.

But it is doable. I feel fine now. I didn't work from last May when diagnosed till February this year. I took AL December and did phased return January and February. 

I got chemo because my cancer was her2neg erpostitve, prpositive grade 3. Had it been less than grade 3 my plan would have been radiotherapy and hormone suppressants.

I hope this helps a bit xx

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me,  it really does help. Knowing what you and so many others have gone through actually gives me hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel. 

My cancer was very small, only 5mm so hoping that's a good sign, but then, I suppose my results will tell me if it is or not.

Less than a week to go now till I find out where I go from here, counting down the days till I can hopefully feel like I have a little bit of control again and a plan in place.

Can't believe you're in Ayrshire too! 

Sue x

Yes I'm south ayrshire just outside Ayr.

I will keep my fingers crossed for you. Please keep us updated on your results and treatment plan.

Sending hugs xxx

Thank you, I will let you know how I get on next week, you've been a great help to me over the last couple of days so thank you so much for that.

I'm in Kilmarnock 

Sue x

You can do this.

Try to have a lovely weekend. Do some fun things to distract yourself. 

Xxxx

I will try, thank you. I hope you have a lovely Easter weekend too, whatever you're up to, enjoy x