Still waiting for treatment

Hello,  I am so sorry that you have had so much to deal with and my sympathies on your daughter’s passing. Life can certainly be rough at times and although it is hard we still seem to keep going and look for a bright spot.

 I can understand how you are worrying as it is so normal.  I worried too as my schedule of surgeries and radiation were a bit wonky.  I am post surgery and radiation 3 years and now on hormone blockers for 2 more years.  
I pray that you will find strength and peace.  Hugs to you.  Wishing you an uneventful surgery and good healing.

Thanks Barb and for you kind comments. It’s been a huge rollercoaster! 

Can I ask about hormone blockers as I have heard some horrible stories about side effects.

I am a fit and very sporty person. I play racket sports and swim and Road bike and am worried I’m not going to be able to do anything anymore. This would really affect my mental health especially with everything else. 

Oh Lady P,  

I was very concerned about hormone blockers too as I had been on HRT for 17 years and felt great.  Now that I look back I think it was just too long.  I know that estrogen doesn’t cause BC but just so happened my tumors loved estrogen and progesterone 100% so.  I did go my yearly mammography and that is where the micro calcification and calcifications showed up in right breast.  Then everything changed.  But I did well with surgery and radiation and I am doing ok on the Anastrazole.  Have been in it for 3 years so 2 more to go.  My symptoms are manageable and every once in a while I will feel fatigued but I keep on going even if I can’t do my full routine.  I am an avid cyclist and energetic too. C also enjoy stretching and walking too.  I do stretches first thing in morning as my muscles in thighs are most affected.  Also have dry mouth,dry skin, genito urinary symptoms of menopause (dry vagina), low libido, hot flashes.  I used to take Anastrazole in the morning but found that my thighs really hurt early afternoon so now I take about 5pm and that seems to work better.  
Since you are active I think that helps both physically and mentally.  I had heard so many horror stories about the aromatase inhibitors that I was dreading them too but all in all I know there are treatments for BC that are much worse so I just do my best.  Hugs to you.

Thanks for this Barb. 
I am very worried obviously how this will change my life. Having said that, it’ll never be the same anyway having lost our daughter. 
I’ll just have to see how things work out I guess. Got no choice.I also enjoy a glass of something, so cheers for tonight as I’m having Prosecco. Do I have to give that up too?? 
Sending a hug back 

Oh I can only imagine how losing a child can be.  My Mom lost her husband and daughter a little over a month apart in 1985.  It was a terrible time and many tears were shed and I remember my Mom saying you are not supposed to outlive your children.  I think my sweet father was so heartbroken after his first child died that it was just too much to bear.  My sister died of melanoma at 40.  I think about them everyday but it has gotten easier but still miss them so much.  
Prosecco is my favorite.  The bubbly sparkling drink is so good but it is something I only have rarely as alcohol is not good for anything.  It is a known risk factor for BC but the jury is still out about it contributing to reoccurrence but I don’t want to take any chances.  I drink fizzy water like spindrift and have Prosecco on special occasions.  Enjoy your Prosecco and don’t feel guilty.  Hugs to you too.

Hi Ladies PB.  I am so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your daughter.  My sister died of cancer at 26.  She said to me Leelaloo life goes on and I guess it does.  It is just not the same life.  She had cancer same time as Mom and Mom made it.  I have secondary breast cancer which is incurable, I am 59.  I am living my life each day as well as I can.  As to a glass of something I do enjoy my wine and have no plans to give it up   I really hope you get your results and treatment plan soon,  it is more manageable when you know what plan is in place.   Sending you and all the lovely ladies on here one big hug xx

So sorry to hear about your diagnosis too. 
Life certainly has its challenges. I hope you can enjoy your days as much as possible. I know someone who is on Palliative care yet still manages to go on holiday!! Amazing. 
Sending hugs x

Hi LadiesPB  yes I am on palliative care treatment.  We do plan to go to Portugal in September and Iceland in February.  I love Iceland we have been twice and last time saw the northern lights, so beautiful.  Big hugs.

Lee x