Newbie here

Glad you found the site, there are many wonderful ladies here.  I am kinda of newbie here. I was diagnosed May 23 of this year and had a mastectomy on July 5th.  Recently started chemo and that is no fun. I am also  52 yrs old and have one daughter.  Any time you need to ask any question these ladies are great they will offer heart filled suggestions and support.

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Cricket64 said:

Good you have found this

Good you have found this site, although I am two years out from surgery, chemo and radiation, still felt the need for support, so joined about 3 days ago.  Already, I've found kind women, who really 'get it'.

 

Welcome to the our CSN community. I hope you will find this site helpful and stay with us

i was diagnosed in 2008  with lobular carcinoma amd two othe types stage 3 C big tumor several surgeries without clean margins 11 positive node. I was 46 and have 1 son. I had mastectomy, reconstruction Chemo, radiation and have been taking anti estrogen medication. I hope your recovery after treatment is going well 

future is bright hugs to you

I am a newbie to this site, too, yet I was diagnosed September 2012.  Can't believe it's been almost a year already.  

Just wanted to say "welcome" and I hope we can all provide some comfort and draw strength from each other.  I find such comfort in knowing that there are people who really, truly "get it."

Keri

Cricket64 said:

I see you are pictured with

I see you are pictured with your cat, I completely believe in the healing power of our beloved pets.  My dog spent many a fatigued afternoon curled up with me, letting me know that I wasn't alone.  Yes, I have a very supportive husband, unfortunately who's attitude is, get over it, you no longer have cancer.  However, Phoenix, still gets it, and gets me.  Cuddle with your cat!

Welcome to the board.  I am not a stage 3 but there are some on the board and I am sure they will be happy to answer any questions. 

Stef

fauxma said:

Welcome to the board.  I am

Welcome to the board.  I am not a stage 3 but there are some on the board and I am sure they will be happy to answer any questions. 

Stef

I define my dignosis as the ground beneath my feet -- crumbling ---  falling === no branches or ledges to grab onto.  We have to fight, fight, fight and not let this disease  to define you .. you are NOT the "your' disease - There is an overwhelming abundance of emotiions that come with breast cancer, so it may be necessary from time to time,  a step back from everything - and spend the day doing something nice for yourself.

Ask questions of your Specialists, and Doctors - record each conversation, and most importantly make sure all your and concerns are addressed.

We are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a weeks -- and there is NO 'waiting in line' ..

-- dare to dream of a life after cancer.

Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure.

Hopper1 said:

Thank you!

Hopper is the love of my life! And he is so supportive and "gets it"  my husband is like you're over it. But I don't tink I can ever be.

My best comment about this site, wish I had discovered it sooner, rather than later.  I just had my offical two year survivor check up today, so far so good.  May you reach this milestone also.  As for side effects, have you heard of this one?  I have tongue issues!  I mean,  since about the 5th, out of 8 chemo's, my tongue feels permentantly burned.  You know that feeling after you taste too hot soup, or a beverage?   Well, this side effect has taken anything slightly spicy off my menu, and as for an occasional relaxing glass of wine....no that either.

VickiSam said:

Hopper --

Our breast cancer journey is something 'we, just don't get over'.  In time, we become better people - more in turn to life - and all our world has to offer -- at least I did.  I started to take the time to stop and enjoy flowers, sky's, moonlight - the small things. 

Your life, your world has forever changed. 

Gotta love our husbands...  I personally think my husband wanted me to get 'over' my bc diagnoses (chemo, surgeries, hospitalizations, set backs) so that he had a clearer picture of our life together (future) hopes, dreams, travel plans.  Just my thought.  It must  be hard for husbands to admit - that they are afraid,  of the unkowned.

 

Vicki Sam

 

 

I was diagnosed stage 3 in 2009. I know how you feel. I had a very large agressive tumor ( I called it a bully). I had chemo,surgery, radiation and herceptin.I like Vicki Sam feel that I have been changed forever. I see things differently and I don't let petty things bother me. A friend of mine who is a bladder cancer survivor of 7 years told me it gets better with time, you learn to adjust and live your life. Wishing you the best. Love Surf