Well I had margin surgery 4 weeks ago. I went to see my consultant 1st December and I knew even before she opened her mouth what she was going to say to me. I have been right all along. When friends kept telling me it won't be cancer you will be OK I knew it was cancer.
Unfortunately all the samples they took out again had pre cancerous cells in and the only option now is a mastectomy. I've had a few days to process the idea of it. I'm a bit sad but I want this out of me now, it has gone on too long enough so I'm booked on 16th December. Not long to think about it is probably a good thing. At least I will be drain free for Christmas. Its definitely going to be a quiet one this year.
Love to you all
Really sorry to hear the bad news but yay for getting it out, life and health are the main things. Wishing you the easiest and most pain-free procedure possible, and the swiftest healing. And thanks for updating us all. ***many hugs***
Unfortunately all the samples they took out again had pre cancerous cells in and the only option now is a mastectomy. I've had a few days to process the idea of it. I'm a bit sad but I want this out of me now, it has gone on too long enough so I'm booked on 16th December. Not long to think about it is probably a good thing. At least I will be drain free for Christmas. Its definitely going to be a quiet one this year.
Love to you all
I'm sorry to hear that. I hope they get all that awful cancer out of you and that you are well again soon. Sending healing thoughts.
Well I had margin surgery 4 weeks ago. I went to see my consultant 1st December and I knew even before she opened her mouth what she was going to say to me. I have been right all along. When friends kept telling me it won't be cancer you will be OK I knew it was cancer.
Unfortunately all the samples they took out again had pre cancerous cells in and the only option now is a mastectomy. I've had a few days to process the idea of it. I'm a bit sad but I want this out of me now, it has gone on too long enough so I'm booked on 16th December. Not long to think about it is probably a good thing. At least I will be drain free for Christmas. Its definitely going to be a quiet one this year.
Love to you all
Sending all the thoughts, prayers, good vibes your way. Be patient with yourself during recovery. You got this!
Thank you for all your support and private messages over the last few days.
My mastectomy went really well home and healing good which led me to thinking about 'One breasted wam' has it been done before ? Is there a demand for it lol Least I haven't lost my sense of humour yet !
Lots of love Lisa xxx
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Cinqgirlracer said: My mastectomy went really well home and healing good
Now that really is wonderful news!
Cinqgirlracer said: which led me to thinking about 'One breasted wam' has it been done before ? Is there a demand for it lol Least I haven't lost my sense of humour yet !
You never know, everyone thought watch-wam was a one-off until it became popular.
Personally I'm a "leg man" so the presence, absensce. or number, or breasts doesn't bother me at all, but obviously your comfort comes above all else. And hearing that the surgery and healing went well really is an awesome Midwinter gift. Really glad to hear that. ***hugs***
Really pleased it went well. It must have been an awfully tough time for you and your family. Hope you can enjoy your Christmas and wishing you a much happier and healthier 2023.
Cinqgirlracer said: Thank you for all your support and private messages over the last few days.
My mastectomy went really well home and healing good which led me to thinking about 'One breasted wam' has it been done before ? Is there a demand for it lol Least I haven't lost my sense of humour yet !
Lots of love Lisa xxx
I am so so pleased that the operation went well, and the healing process too.
Please now have the wonderful Christmas you deserve and a Happy and Healthy New Year.
I am genuinely sorry to hear this and prayers to you for your immediate recovery. Treatments today have evolved exponentially compared to the time when both my aunt and my mom were diagnosed and they both beat it. Having said that, I have full confidence that you will, too.
Long and short of all this is: Heal, laugh, love and above all else-
-Kick it's ass. You got this and we are all rooting for you!
I'm glad to hear things are going well! Sending wishes for a full recovery!
My mastectomy went really well home and healing good which led me to thinking about 'One breasted wam' has it been done before ? Is there a demand for it lol
I am the wrong gender to judge such a thing, but if I went through something like this, it'd be mighty hard to stop me from doing whatever I felt like doing.
I hope they got everything bad out of you and never find any more!
Just to update you all I start chemotherapy two weeks today 5 months of treatment to get through. I'm trying to remain positive and have been back to work for a few weeks of normality. I'm not gonna lie I'm shitting myself especially since I have fibromyalgia and mental health my oncologist has to be careful with steroids as they can be very dangerous to someone who has had numerous psychosis in the past but I feel well looked after Xx
Richard and I celebrate 13 years of dating today
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Cinqgirlracer said: Just to update you all I start chemotherapy two weeks today 5 months of treatment to get through. I'm trying to remain positive and have been back to work for a few weeks of normality. I'm not gonna lie I'm shitting myself especially since I have fibromyalgia and mental health my oncologist has to be careful with steroids as they can be very dangerous to someone who has had numerous psychosis in the past but I feel well looked after Xx
Cinqgirlracer said: Just to update you all I start chemotherapy two weeks today 5 months of treatment to get through. I'm trying to remain positive and have been back to work for a few weeks of normality. I'm not gonna lie I'm shitting myself especially since I have fibromyalgia and mental health my oncologist has to be careful with steroids as they can be very dangerous to someone who has had numerous psychosis in the past but I feel well looked after Xx
Richard and I celebrate 13 years of dating today
Congrats!!! Get your hands on some of that 5 leaf green plant in edible form.
Cinqgirlracer said: Just to update you all I start chemotherapy two weeks today 5 months of treatment to get through. I'm trying to remain positive and have been back to work for a few weeks of normality. I'm not gonna lie I'm shitting myself especially since I have fibromyalgia and mental health my oncologist has to be careful with steroids as they can be very dangerous to someone who has had numerous psychosis in the past but I feel well looked after Xx
Thank you for the update on your journey. I was wondering how you were doing as you had not posted for a little while. This dark time will pass before you know it. Keep positive and just think of that time when you can tell us, your virtual wam friends, that you are all clear. Uploading as much positive energy as my internet connection will allow.
PP Well I did something I never thought I would ever do in my life but this Cancer thing is changing me and I think for the better.
Monday my hair was falling out all over and as it was near my waist and curly it was absolutely everywhere. Even the cat had trailed it stuck to her paws to the cat tree there were tumble weeds in every room but worst of all my head was hurting so much.
While hubby was at work I decided I would get him to cut it to a couple of inches long when he got home. He set about chopping it which also hurt alot but because it grows in so many directions it wasn't easy and I just said to him just shave it off please I can't deal with it anymore so he did.
I'm 3 days on and had a shower and it's coming out now leaving bald areas.
Today I realised that I have had the stress of chemotherapy hanging around my neck since July 22 when I was diagnosed with cancer. I was told I would need chemo the same day. Now I have embraced it (first day I went out with scarf on) I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders and I feel so grateful and happy. I still have two more rounds of EC and 12 weekly paxitaxol to get through but I'm gonna give it my best shot
Sorry to hear about the head pain and I know these things are never easy, but the shaved look can be stunning, our model Susie shaved her head some years back and totally rocked the look.
For a woman who is going through chemo, you look so radiant and strong! I was always so weak, could barely drag myself out of bed to the hospital everyday.
So glad that you have Soug by your side. Keep fighting, we're here praying for you. And please let us know if you need anything!
The_Phantom_Major said: Wishing you a speedy recovery. Sometimes I wonder if the cure and treatments for the actual medical conditions are worse that the condition itself?!
I do think they tend to give you everything. They want me to have Radiotherapy after chemotherapy and all sorts of drugs with so many side effects. I'm not comfortable with having my chest which is literally just skin and ribs now blasted with radiation. There was a lot of areas of cancer in the breast removed. I will choose to have the other removed also possibly to prevent and also waiting for genetic test.
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The_Phantom_Major said: Wishing you a speedy recovery. Sometimes I wonder if the cure and treatments for the actual medical conditions are worse that the condition itself?!
I do think they tend to give you everything. They want me to have Radiotherapy after chemotherapy and all sorts of drugs with so many side effects. I'm not comfortable with having my chest which is literally just skin and ribs now blasted with radiation. There was a lot of areas of cancer in the breast removed. I will choose to have the other removed also possibly to prevent and also waiting for genetic test.
Robs women of their looks, I mean for a man if we get testicular cancer we can lose one and nobody will notice, we have short or buzzed hair we still look manly, but women lose their hair, breasts, reproductive ability etc. that is very hard. By now we were supposed to have flying cars, no wars, no disease etc.