Got dates through for radiotherapy

Hi there

I'm feeling anxious myself, I had a mastectomy in December and just been told I have a 6mth wait for radiotherapy, its to do with the waiting list and me not being priority because it hasn't spread.

Hi Shelly4

I'm so sorry to hear you have such a long wait for radiotherapy. Similar to yourself, mine hasn't spread but I was also told they are very busy just now where I am with new cases of bc, so that will no doubt have an impact on waiting times.

I'm definitely not complaining as the treatment I've had on NHS has been amazing. 

Just a lot of waiting which causes me anxiety. 

I hope you're recovering well from your mastectomy. Xx

I am recovering thank you slowly but surely, what about yourself? 

The NHS have been great here too it just feels like your constantly waiting for something or other and with it being 6 mths I can't book a holiday just in case I get an appointment come through x

That's tough as I'm sure you could do with a holiday while you're waiting. This journey we're on is a real roller coaster. I find my emotions can be all over the place. For days I'll be ok then I get quite anxious. I try to take it one step at a time but sometimes easier said than done.

My wounds are healing nicely but still sore under my arm where lymph nodes were removed. Area is still numb in places but other bits are very tender/sensitive. 

Just now processing what is going to happen next and trying to stay as well as I can to prepare for radiotherapy. Xx

Hi yeah under my armpit is still quite numb too and I still can't sleep on that side but my arm movement is good.

I still find it hard to touch my scar where my breast used to be but I'm hoping I will in time it's just such a big challenge for us all going through this horrible journey we're on.

Sending positive vibes to you xx

I wrote a poem whilst going through my journey I hope it helps  

Excuse me, I'm sorry are you talking to me? I thought you just said I have the big C
There must be a mistake, this can't be right I don't feel ill, in fact I feel just fine

Before I knew it, there's letters galore. In fact it gets boring and a bit of a chore. It’s not sinking in and doesn't seem real, it's hard to say exactly how I feel

Another appointment, another hospital bed…it’s something I hate and something I dread

But I have to stay strong and make everyone proud, it takes all my energy to not just scream out loud

I know I'll get through this, and I know I can cope God help me through this journey and give me courage and hope

When this is all over, and I have the sun on my face, this will all be a distant memory.. another time another place

With a smile on my face, and a will to survive, I'm not giving in I'm going to succeed, I'm going to thrive.

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That's brilliant!!

Thats lovely Shelly4 and thrive you will x