6 months after treatment how are people doing?

Hi I noticed you hadn't had any replies yet, I am sure others will be along soon.  Welcome to the forum!  I'm glad all went well with your treatment.  I didn't have chemo, but had full hysterectomy and 5 weeks of radiotherapy, but mine was nearly 3 years ago so not as recent as yours.

I hope that soon you will be able to get out more for fresh air and exercise.  Although I am not in the shielding group I am actually agoraphobic and struggle with going out as I have other health issues too, so in some ways it has been a bit easier for me to cope with that side of things although it has put back my confidence in trying to go out because I know don't feel safe at the thought of being out!  

Hope all goes well for your continued recovery very soon.

Hugs, Lesley xx

Hi Journeywoman,

I feel very sorry for all the women coping with cancer treatment and the restrictions of lockdown at the same time. Although I am nearly 3 years out of treatment, am fine, but have found lockdown quite hard. 

I miss my grandchildren (although maybe for not much longer). I miss their hugs.

I miss not being able to hop on a bus like I used to, to go shopping.

I miss the few groups that I was a member of.

I miss not having friends indoors for a coffee ( got frozen in the garden just now).

However, I think I appreciate the countryside more than ever. It has really cheered me up the last few months to see that some things haven't changed! I think you have done well to get through so much. xxx

Hi Lesley

Thank you, Ive never joined a forum before, now seems the obvious time and knowing there are others out there who have/are experiencing the same it’s amazing all the support you guys give one another.

The world has changed, whilst we have been changing. 

I hope you able to rebuild your confidence again soon.  And hopefully it won’t be too long before we are all outdoors again. I know that walking and swimming will help me to get stronger, in the meantime I shall watch the clouds and keep smiling:)

Returning your virtual hug

Thanks NannyAnny

I shall find a way to move to the countryside when all this settles down. I’ve really appreciated greenery and wildlife even more over the last year.  And need to immerse myself more.

I hope your grandchildren hugs come soon.

I am looking forward to sharing a meal with friends and not just the tv:)

Here is to continued healing, warm weather and health after lockdown

Hi Journeywoman, 

I don't think you necessarily need to live in the countryside!! Maybe we are lucky in that we are only 10 minutes drive away from fields and hedgerows. I tried to post a picture for you, but still can't get it to work. Is anyone else having problems? I'll tag GBear.

Hi NannyAnny, there appears to be a few technology problems on site  I will let our admin team know. I find I sometimes have to try to post a picture a few times to get it to load properly. 

Just an image test to see if it can be done...

Seems ok from an iMac computer, maybe it is a device / android related issue ?

G n' J

Lovely Picture!!! Just what we need!!!  I tried last night, and couldn't upload anything. Tried this morning and the picture uploaded, but didn't show on the page! Tried now, and it Works!!!

Your right NannyAnny, it is a beautiful picture. 

Wow 2 gorgeous pictures there.

Thank you!!