Hi Everyone!
Your name: Reena
Where do you live: Forest Lodge, NSW
How does cancer effect you: I was diagnosed with breast cancer Oct 08, however I detected a lump in my breast in Sep 07. When I first found the lump I went to see a G.P and she referred me to get an ultrasound. I was told by the radiographer that the lump was in fact a number of cysts. When I went back to the G.P she told me that the cysts would go just as they had come, to not worry and to start seriously thinking about having children as pregancy diminished the reoccurence of cysts..... Fast forward 12 months, I believed the lump in my breast had become bigger and it was very painful.From March - Sept I was working interstate a lot, spending a lot of time in airports and little time at home. I kept telling myself that once the travel stopped I would go see a doctor about the lump. To be honest, deep down I knew something was wrong and I was using the travel as an excuse. I didn't want someone confirming what I knew. I gave my self kick up the bottom and went to see a different doctor.
Since the diagnosis I have had a bilateral mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiation treatment. I am now on a course of hormone treatment, I had hoped to avoid needles but unfortunately I've got another 1.5 years and being hooked up to an I.V.
I expected the physical side effects and was able to prepare for it to some degree but I didn't expect to not be able to string a sentence together to have a conversation, I didn't expect to lose my short term memory. Thankfully this is behind me and everyday I am becoming physically and mentally stronger.
What brings you to this group: Cancer is a lonely disease. My support network is fantastic but every family member and friend is on the outside looking in. I want to be able to share my thoughts with people who have a better understanding.
What would you like to gain from this group: making new friends, sharing stories, asking advice.
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