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This is a continuation of Anita's story, her previous post can be found here
Although it wasn’t a party was manageable - scary and weird feeling my body was being overtaken by drugs… Wednesday was literally a wipe out. got home from Hospital about 2pm and was zapped I think sick day on chemo days is definitely the one.
Well, it was cold, but not so bad for me I am going to try and persevere it was hardest having the sick feeling with a mask and cap and being unable to remove the mask - DOH! I was ready to remove it when the final minute ticked down.
If I had any dignity I think that has gone now MRSA sticks in my gob and bottom, tits out all out….
I managed to work Thursday with rest periods in between felt a bit like a really bad hangover but a Chinese sorted me out and my youngest was here for snuggles.
Then a phonecall - I need to see the consultant tomorrow as there was something wrong on my CT Scan (which was done 2 weeks ago!)… 10:30 am tomorrow and bring someone with me………………
So this is where it's getting difficult.
I went for the meeting Dr Ryan and Louise are now my main carers, op is off the card CT showed growth/spread I am not going to go into details yet as I need to get my head straight but 28/04/2023 is one to note…………
So a little about this.
I turned 50 in 2021 I actually asked for a Mammogram and got told it would be done before I am 53! Lucky I found the Space Invader as the news from yesterday may have been too late!
My week off with Hubby things have started to absorb Chemo wasn’t too bad I just had the morning after the night before feeling for a few days but Round 1 done and dusted.
During the week I had a visit from District Nurse to change my dressing, OMG the relief she has manipulated it so it's more comfortable - I can now brush my hair and wipe my bum again…. Woo Hoo!!!!
I'm starting to understand how things will feel as we progress, I know it's not going to get easier but I am fighting this not necessarily to win but to have the best life I can. I know the next 3 months will be unknown but let's just hope we can control this Space Invader. This is what I am going to call my normal week then the whole cycle starts again on 17th May for round 2…..
Anitas story will be continued
I am 51 and have Breast Cancer.....A little about me I had my eldest daughter at 17 not really planned - I was married at 18 and had my youngest daughter at 19. I split with my first husband when I was 26 after being together for years since school. I worked hard from starting as a cleaner to where I am now running millions of pounds projects, and happily married to my best friend and biggest support….
I am lucky to have some very special people in my life my husband who is unconditionally my biggest support, my daughters both very different but beautiful inside and out both of whom I love unconditionally. My Husbands family all of whom have been amazing. My mum and stepdad who live on the south coast, my dad and my Uncle who has given us all some grief in the last few year.
My son in law who has had his own hardships and still has room in his heart to love and cherish my youngest daughter. Their marriage in Cuba was one of the most beautiful days ever….. My grandchildren of which there are 3. The eldest is 15 and at 36 was a bit of a surprise. The middle one is 10 and tough and she certainly will not take any rubbish. The 3rd one is just the most loving soul and all three of them make my heart sing. My sister who is just there and always gives me support. I am very lucky to have 2 best friends both of whom are different but have always been in my life during the hardest and happiest times.
The current lifeline is the Chequers pub, friends and staff are being so supportive and just treating me normally which is what I need right now.
