Hello everyone nice to meet you
Posted on: Sun, 10/08/2008 - 16:18
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Hello everyone nice to meet you
Hi everyone
I don't usually like to talk to strangers about my personal stuff - quite happy to talk for hours with friends and family - but there comes a point when their eyes start to glaze over.
These past few months have been a bit of a blur for me - I found a lump back in March, but didn't do anything about it as i wanted to make sure it wasn't linked to my menstrual cycle. The following month the lump was bigger so went to see my GP. Another month past and I evenutally got to see a consultant. By the beginning of July I was diagnosed with Grade 3 breast cancer. Two weeks ago I had a mastecomy, axillary clearance with tram flap reconstruction.
To be honest, I have had a few wobbly moments with relation to having cancer but I find that what is upsetting me the most is not being able to do what I used to do before the operation. Plus the fact that I have restricted movement in my arm and hard tissue around the original boob and underarm.
I am told this is all normal but it doesn't make me feel any better. I am doing my exercises so I guess I will have to be patient.
I go to see the oncologist on Wednesday to discuss further treatment. To top things off my dad has just been diagnosed with colon cancer and is having his op tomorrow.
Life does throw us some curve balls doesn't it.
Thanks for reading.
Hi Annelise,
If you want to talk, to rant ,to ask questions or just have a good bubble this is the site to be on. I have found some lovely people here who understand what I am going through and what I am feeling.Everyone is here to support one another and help and encourage where possible.
I had surgery - bi-lateral masectomy- 8 weeks ago. The exercises are important and you will get more mobility back as time goes on.
I am sorry to hear about your dad. I have been through cancer three times with my lovely mum and I know how worrying it is.Now she has to go through it with me. She is my inspiration. Look after yourself. I wish both you and your dad all the best, Jules x
Yes, I think this site is really good for coming on and letting off steam and airing worries which would only distress our friends.
Very sorry to hear about both your own operation and the diagnosis of your Dad's cancer. Yes, we seem to have seen a lot of lightning striking twice on here. Very very best wishes to both of you for your recoveries. Please keep us posted about yourself and about your dad. Lots of love xxx Penny
Penny
Hello
Yes, it is tough that your father has also got cancer. With any luck they will have caught it in time, like me and it is a whole lot better than having him diagnosed much later in his illness.
As the others say, you will be back to your new normal in time, a few months or weeks I think.
Just relax, have fun, arrange some trips out with your dad as soon as he is well enough to go. There is nothing to beat watching the Sea go in and out. Scarborough is particularly exciting in September. Just stay on the pavement and don't risk the beach.
Triumph and Disaster are imposters
like you i found this site only a few weeks ago but i have found it to be such a comfort to read and listen to all of the wonderful advice and support that is offered by so many out there.
I have great friends but know that it must be difficult for then to really imagine what i have been through in the last few months so being on this site has been a life saver .
thanks to everyone
Thanks everyone for your replies - I have another post under breast cancer forum - Post Op Hardness. I put my update in there if you are interested.
Thanks again for your support.
Anneliese