Cancer Research UK Forum: Message List

Re: Breast Cancer, just diagnosed

harryeleri — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:18:09 GMT

Good decision Car.Sleep tight

Rose xxx

Re: hi i too would like to talk about breast cancer.

harryeleri — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:13:20 GMT

Well done Caz,I think you have made the right very difficult choice.

Rose xxx

Re: hi i too would like to talk about breast cancer.

Caroline — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:57:38 GMT

I have made the decision to have the double mastectomy.

It was a very hard decision to make.... but

Self presavation kicked in,,,,,, and to be honest, look at the choices!

Mastectomy and quadrantectomy including nipple removal........ 2 horrendous scars and a mis shapen deformed lump on my chest... with constant worry of grade 3 lobular cancer re occurring in the future

Or double mastectomy..... 2 even matching scars....... and peace of mind

Not much of a choice when I finally got my head straight

But I think the hardest thing is trying to take it all in and make sence of it all

Thank you all for your support and words of encouragement

Love Caz xxx

Re: malignant melanoma

Brown — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:57:22 GMT

which one have you been diagnosed with? have you go the skin one? I have been diagnosed back in March this year and have soem inside in my body and n some on the outside behind my ear. they sent me to the marsden for chemo but am now at the southampton general having a new treatment which helps the boost the immune system to fight the cancers.

it is all very confusing but its good to talk to others.

jenny

Re: Breast Cancer, just diagnosed

Caroline — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:43:19 GMT

And I will be thinking of you honey

It is a very scarey time and a big decision to make.... Speak to your family and come and speak to us often, we can all help each other.

My advice is have a good cry and a good nights sleep (even if you have to get something from the doctor) it helps.

I think self presavation kicked in for me and I will do everything I can to stay alive.

Once you know the road you are taking, it makes it a bit easier to start moving forward.

I found writing a blog really helped me.... kind of getting it out of my system and down on paper (so to speak)

Good luck with it honey.. we are here if you need to talk, rant scream and cry

Love Caz xxx

Re: GASTROENTEROLOGIST

sandy40 — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:18:37 GMT

When i read all the stories when cancer is confirmed is seems weeks until treatment starts,this worries me as wont the cancer be spreading in that time? my pains are daily and my scopes not until 23rd..it worries me...time is being wasted waiting..sandra

Re: Breast Cancer, just diagnosed

emilyjane — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:24:48 GMT

I'm so sorry to hear that, but by the sounds of the comments I have read you seem very positive and determined to beat it. I have just had results back from surgery that I had a fortnight ago, and it shows they haven't removed the full tumour and are not sure how much of the breast it covers. So waiting for more results next week, but now will possibly mean I need a mastectomy of the right breast. It's very scary and hard to take in as I am only 19, but at the end of the day whatever it takes to make me safe is what has to be. Good luck, will be thinking of you xxx

Re: Bogus diet posts

shirley77 — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:31:48 GMT

I have found keeping a sense of humour definately makes things easier. We laugh a lot these days, mostly about small chinamen with miners lamps and BBC camera crews getting lost up your bum!! .......boyfriends surgery tomorrow xx

Re: Endometrial Cancer

TonySong — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:56:06 GMT

Hello FM,

Welcome to cancer chat.

Firstly do not feel bad for bringing your problems here. We all started in exactly the same way i.e. bringing our problems to others in the hope of support and guidance.

I have been on here for a few months since last Christmas and have made many friends along the way...If we are lucky you will start to see others in need and make comments too although that is absolutely not obligatory. So no more apologies, you have come to exactly the right place.

As far as should they do a scan...sometimes I am sure they do not need one and only do one to determine the size etc and as they can actuall see/feel the lump it may not be necessary. I must stress that I am making assumptions here as I am not a trained medical person so probably best to direct your questions at the consultant or nursing team. It may be good to get the contact details from your mum if you don't already have them. I am sure with your mum's phobia she will not want any more trouble or worry. If you explain this and your concerns someone may be able to assist.

There may also be someone on here that may advise and know a bit more specifically about what you are asking however better to check in with the professionals too.

Please make sure you stay in contact and we will offer support through the journey you are embarking on.

All the very best

Tony x

Re: Once in the cancer community your in it for life...how do members feel about this statement................

carolyn — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:50:00 GMT

Hi There Rose...Nice to hear from you, Hope you are felling well today, I am doing grand...was good to get out of the Hospital with out tests or blood being taken, very refreshing change, I rang the person in charge of Vols this morning, im yet to get a call back, got a feeling maybe a pie in the sky, but will chase it up if i dont get a response...you just have to keep hounding....Talking of hounding our pup amber has got a new lease of life...she is back to her old self, and wee jamie has just joined a junior football team...so its all go, all i need now is to get back to some daily routine for myself....so watch this space..dont think i havent been tempted to Vol for the Vets...it did cross my mind that dogs and cats my be easier to deal with than Humans...lol...

Hope your being good to yourself....Chat again to you soon... Carolyn xx