First appointment

It's amazing how much better we feel once things start happening- the waiting is the worst. 

I’m so sorry to hear of your dilemma. I had similar done to me on my first appointment back in November last year, I found the worst part was the waiting between appointments. I had a left sided mastectomy back on 16th December (which was terrifying at the time, but it was really quite easy and there was very very little pain just slight discomfort). I was back to my normal activities after a day or two. I was hoping I wouldn’t need chemo, but I did (I had an Oncotype test that put me just above the ideal score). Anyway, I’ve just had the second of 6 chemo cycles and I can honestly say I’ve been fine, no side effects, still going to my keep fit classes etc. when I think about it, the worst time for me in this journey was at the beginning, where you are now. What I’m trying to convey to you is that you should be able to carry on a normal life, support your mum and take comfort from each other. You’ll probably find you’ll do just fine. In my experience it’s not been that bad at all. I find a positive attitude really helps too, just decide that you’re going to get through all this! All the best of everything to you and remember that this platform is always a good sounding board. Good luck to you and your mum xxx

Thanks so much, it's great to hear such positive vibes, I was surprised yesterday when the nurse kept telling me how well I was doing, I kept thinking but it doesn't hurt! Mum had a mastectomy and 15 lymph nodes removed in January, I looked after her for 2 weeks after surgery and she was fantastic, she's 82 and an absolute warrior and definitely a huge inspiration to me. Xx

It really is, I kept lurching from I'm being totally paranoid to I'm going to die and there was nothing in the middle!! I just want to get on with my treatment now and get this **** out of my body. Xx

This is me. I go from being convinced it’s already in my bones from every pain to ‘it’ll be alright’. I can’t find any neutral ground mentally but I’m too scared to ask for a bone scan as k don’t think I’d cope if it’s a bad result. X

Right here with you!  Had mammograms, ultrasounds, biopsies and bc diagnosis and now just waiting for MRI and then another week after that to discuss results. Am in a weird limbo. Hang in there. Your mum sounds amazing x

I feel exactly the same ! I’m not the most patient of people anyway but this is a whole other level isn’t it 
you can do this   
Your mum sounds like an amazing woman ️

Sending love and hugs to you both !

L xx

I'm trying to be super positive, but I'm so tired, staying busy helps but I run out of energy quite suddenly and then I'm overwhelmed again, finding a balance is hard, much love to you xx

Thank you, my Mum is a warrior! Yeah the waiting really puts you in a weird heads pace, sending you lots of love xx

Hey thanks so much! My Mum is fantastic and yeah I'm not patient at all, just want to get on with it asap, lots of love to you xx