Hi everyone

Hi all

I’m new here. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in January, had a lumpectomy and radiotherapy and thought everything was going ok. They've now diagnosed primary lung cancer, I’ve got a full body PET-CT scan on Thursday to see if there is anything else lurking and then lung surgery.

I coped with the breast cancer but starting all over again so soon with lung cancer is emotionally draining for both myself and hubby.

I guess I’m popping in here for somewhere to be able to feel down occasionally....

Thanks for listening

xxxxx

  • Hi there olibobs ...

    You have a rant ... in fact you have a good scream ... you tell it just want you think of it ... CANCER REALLY SUCKS!!  It has no compation .. it doesn't care who why or what .. even a super hero would be really naffed off right now ... you think it would back off and give you a space to get your breath back ... 

    Then once you've got it all out, get back up and get your boxing gloves on again ... you did this once... you kick it's butt ... coz it thinks it broke ya ... you look it in the eye and show it just how amazing you are ..  coz cancer only likes taking advantage of us when we feel weak ... I'm one year post grade 3 mastectomy... and my gloves are there waiting if it calls again ... there's lots of us in the ring fighting with you and for you ...  big hug Chrissie x

  • Hi olibob, i was also diagnosed in january with a stage 4 ovarian mass, i had surgery for total hysterectomy but unfortunately it was a C,U,P. ive undergone several tests to find the primary cancer but so far nuthin has showed up, i went for a PET scan last week to see if its lurking anywere and get my results on 31st, i to feel emotionaly drained and terrified at the same time, people in here understand what your going through, so you rant and scream and cry all you like and dont build it all up inside, theres always someone here to talk to, the best of luck to you we just have to stay strong xxx

  • Thanks Chrissie 

    Sometimes I really feel like a good scream LOL. I’m scared stiff of what the PET-CT scan will reveal and I’m really not relishing the thought of the lung surgery. Luckily hubby and I talk really frankly about everything but I still don’t want to cry in front of him...I’ve managed not to cry so far. 

    I think it’s going to be a long week waiting for the appointment....I have no idea how quickly they have the results ready...hopefully not too long. The hospital and all the staff have been brilliant so far and the lung specialist is pushing everything through as quickly as he can. He’s already had a meeting with the surgeon.

    Ive been strong so far with the breast cancer so I just need to focus and get those boxing gloves on.

    Thanks for the hug....that helps ️

    Xxx

  • Oh bless you Lilly....the waiting is so awful isn’t it. I just want to find out everything straight away....I feel I can’t cope all the time I don’t have a plan going forward. I’m thinking of you and sending you a huge hug.

    xxx

  • Hi there ... Even if you don't feel you can share a few tears yet ... At least try and tell him your scared ... It really is good to share feelings although it hurts , after that a little pressure is off too ... Be careful holding too much in ... One day it'll all come tumbling out ... I always give in to how I'm feeling and it feels better letting it all out .. even if you do that on your own ... My family think I'm really super strong but they haven't seen the very occasional times I let it all out ... 

    So we're here when you need us ... You can say here how you really feel ... Thinking of you this week . Chrissie xx..