27hrs to

Chefrox
Chefrox Member Posts: 32
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Well this weekend I knew would e hard. I was diagnosed with C 9 days ago. In 27 hrs I'll set down with the ONC to find out how bad and what will need done. Yesterday I cried and stayed in bed all day.
Today I awoke with some energy and starte clening and doing laundry and my parents are coming for pizza and footall this afternoon.......

Mood Swings.....wow

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  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 Member Posts: 2,462
    #2
    Hi Chefrox
    Good luck with your Onc, I will have my fingers crossed and keep you in my prayers. Sometimes you need to have one of those "cry" days. I felt the same way when diagnosed. I cried all day. The next day was fine. I did the same thing when I found out I had to have chemo. Again, I cried all day and was fine the next day. Hugs, Jean
  • sea60
    sea60 Member Posts: 2,613
    #3
    The day I was diagnosed
    it was in the morning. I had taken 2 days off to run errands and the first thing on my agenda on day 1 was to get my yearly. So my life changed forever. Called my sister, had a cone biopsy THAT day and was at the Oncologists the next day.

    At the end of that first day, my sister and I cried all day. Me more as she was trying to be stong. But at the end of that day, we were sitting at a Subway and started talking about nipples...reconstruction and so forth. And she said, very seriously that maybe they could get a piece of my little toe to make it.

    My body, mind and spirit needed that. I laughed and laughed at the thought...I mean a real good belly laugh.

    Just know, your "moods" will be on a very big rollercoaster ride so give yourself a break. This too shall pass.

    You are in my prayers sweetie. Please keep us posted.

    Warm hugs,

    Sylvia
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #4
    sorry to hear
    Everyone is so different...I saw Ob/GYN for mammo script and out come..then saw surgeon and no oncologist for weeks after that...

    hope things go as good as they can...if you have someone to go along great help to have extra ears and to ask questions..
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    #5
    The "rollercoaster ride"... Extreme highs & lows...
    As we commony describe the mood swings along the journey. But, certainly not a "fun" rollercoaster.

    Following diagnosis, my own onc doctors/nurses asked if I'd yet had a day like those you describe. They all said it's OK to have a day, or two, where we might not get out of bed, cry all day. Also said if those times lingered for more than a few days in a row, to let them know.

    Hope you're currently enjoying the companionship of your parents, Sunday afternoon football, and pizza.

    Kind regards, Susan

    P.S.: Best wishes for your appointment on Tuesday.
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159 Member
    #6
    ((((((((hugs))))))) to you~
    ((((((((hugs))))))) to you~ we understand the crying and staying in bed very well! Of course we do eventually get up and live life, just as you are doing, but oh my~ we sooo understand! I say I am the Queen of Ostrich therapy~ though it isn't very smart of a strategy: I keep talking and getting my mouth full of sand, and people walking by trip over my fat behind!!!

    Hugs,
    Chen♥
  • smalldoggroomer
    smalldoggroomer Member Posts: 1,184
    #7
    Chefrox, I am glad you are
    Chefrox, I am glad you are feeling better today. I am sorry you had a bad one yesterday. You just got this news 9 days ago give yourself some time. Your appointment wont be as bad as you imagine it. The more info you get the better you will feel. knowledge is power. You can and WILL beat this. And we will all be there with you. take care sweetheart Kay
  • Miss Murphy
    Miss Murphy Member Posts: 302
    #8
    Hang in There
    You sound very normal to me. I did a lot of crying, and freaking out when I finally got my dx. But I had my first mamo in late Jan. - got called back two weeks later (don't get me going!) and then about another week to see the surgeon, then a couple of weeks later for the masectomy which was March 19. Didn't see an onc. till April. I often wonder why not the onc first but I guess there is nothing I can do about that now!

    You will find you have highs and lows, laughter and tears - it's all part of the process. But there are a lot of people on your side rooting for you and you will be fine. BTW, I cleaned and cooked meals to freeze like a crazy woman - kept my mind occupied.

    Take care, good luck and hugs. Sally
  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    #9
    chenheart said:

    ((((((((hugs))))))) to you~
    ((((((((hugs))))))) to you~ we understand the crying and staying in bed very well! Of course we do eventually get up and live life, just as you are doing, but oh my~ we sooo understand! I say I am the Queen of Ostrich therapy~ though it isn't very smart of a strategy: I keep talking and getting my mouth full of sand, and people walking by trip over my fat behind!!!

    Hugs,
    Chen♥

    Emotions are all over the
    Emotions are all over the place with a bc diagnosis. We all have been there, so, you are not alone. Wishing you good luck with your oncologist's appointment.
  • GayleMc
    GayleMc Member Posts: 311 Member
    #10
    Miss Murphy said:

    Hang in There
    You sound very normal to me. I did a lot of crying, and freaking out when I finally got my dx. But I had my first mamo in late Jan. - got called back two weeks later (don't get me going!) and then about another week to see the surgeon, then a couple of weeks later for the masectomy which was March 19. Didn't see an onc. till April. I often wonder why not the onc first but I guess there is nothing I can do about that now!

    You will find you have highs and lows, laughter and tears - it's all part of the process. But there are a lot of people on your side rooting for you and you will be fine. BTW, I cleaned and cooked meals to freeze like a crazy woman - kept my mind occupied.

    Take care, good luck and hugs. Sally

    What you are going through
    What you are going through is so normal, I think. It's all so scary and unknown. The waiting is the worst. Hang in and you'll be on your way to fighting this beast before you know it. Take care , and, don't forget this board is so full of kind people and no question or feeling is too small. I don't know what I would have done without it.
  • roseann4
    roseann4 Member Posts: 992 Member
    #11
    GayleMc said:

    What you are going through
    What you are going through is so normal, I think. It's all so scary and unknown. The waiting is the worst. Hang in and you'll be on your way to fighting this beast before you know it. Take care , and, don't forget this board is so full of kind people and no question or feeling is too small. I don't know what I would have done without it.

    It will get better.
    You are going through the worst part...not knowing what's ahead. You will be in my thoughts all day tomorrow. Please let us know how you do.

    Roseann
  • aisling8
    aisling8 Member Posts: 1,627 Member
    #12
    roseann4 said:

    It will get better.
    You are going through the worst part...not knowing what's ahead. You will be in my thoughts all day tomorrow. Please let us know how you do.

    Roseann

    Waiting
    is yukky. Nothing to do but let your worst fears go wild. I hate waiting and I want you to know you have my empathy.

    I hope you get answers, that the news is good, and you can move on with your life.

    Sending you energy and positive thoughts.

    xo
    Victoria
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #13
    GayleMc said:

    What you are going through
    What you are going through is so normal, I think. It's all so scary and unknown. The waiting is the worst. Hang in and you'll be on your way to fighting this beast before you know it. Take care , and, don't forget this board is so full of kind people and no question or feeling is too small. I don't know what I would have done without it.

    Good luck with your doctor's
    Good luck with your doctor's appointment. Having bc is scary and it is difficult to get through everything, the treatments, the doctor appointments, just everything, but, you can!

    You have all of us in your corner!
  • Heatherbelle
    Heatherbelle Member Posts: 1,226 Member
    #14
    In the beginning everything
    In the beginning everything is so fast paced, almost frantic, you're overloaded with decisions to make, information, worries, etc.
    You need to give yourself those cry days! Just dont let them take over. You seem like a very strong woman with a good attitude about what you're going through & I think you're going to get through this just fine. And we're here to help you when you're having the rough times, and to celebrate happy times & milestones along with you. Best of luck to you & please keep us updated after your onc appointment.
    *hugs*
    Heather

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