Thw waiting is the worst part. I had breast lump removed by surgery in 1982 and it was benign fatty tissue. I had little time to think if it was the owrst cause it was discovered and operated on in 3 days. 2 weeks for the results...long wait. They reecently ..3 weeks ago after doing my routine mammogram every two years I got called back and went through more testing, ultraosunds and biopsy.....results took a week from biopsy and it is positive to breast cancer. the same week my sister found a lump and had it checked and it turned out to be a cyst. My mother was diagnosed three years ago and has been through chemo, and radiation. I am now waiting for my surgery and hoping that is all i need. I have caught two types of cancer in very early stages....one low grade and one high. With all this going on I still cant beleive I have cancer and keep thinking somoen has got it wrong...Ive read report so many times and checked the name. Its my report. Hope i can maintian my optimism and stay positive. All i can say ...is check and have the mammograms. They do find things and not all bad. The waiting is so hard and stressful. I have had two weeks with little sleep xxxx ... View more

Hi Lockey Thank you for your comment. I googled Pregabalin and realised it also went under the name Lyrica. He was put on 300mg AM & PM when he left hospital, but made him feel quite woozy and not quite in control. In hindsight this could have been a combination of the fact that his balance had not adjusted and his body still being in rehab mode. We recently met another Amputee and he was on Lyrica and I mentioned to my Husband that he should give it another go. Now I have read your response I am going to get the script filled and maybe cut down the dose down which is what the Doctor suggested previously. Watch this space! Thank you ..... Lioness ... View more

Lioness, This is an inspiring journey. Congratulations to your husband on this major adjustment to life & to you for being such a great support. It nearly 10yrs since I survived cancer, but there are still occasional "why me" moments... and certainly the financial stress is an unspoken side effect, especially for those who are in business or on contract. I am about to move to yet another rental property, I can see my dream of owning my own house slowly evaporate, with each year that passes. It's sad that you didn't get to see your Dad, but there is only so much one person can do, not much consolation though.... and how many times have I thought "I just want my old life back".... but looking back now, I can see, despite the financial constraints, the uncertainty, the need to work reduced hours, I feel I am a better person for it. This concrete jungle, (bigger houses/cars), is losing focus of the truly important things in life. So long as there is a decent roof over our heads, enough food, clothing and cash flow to pay the bills, the rest is "fairy floss" nice to have, but not trade a loved one for. A support network helps a great deal, but surprisingly even without much support, there is an inner strength you find "to lift and carry on". I watch my siblings and other extended family, as they leave the primary emotional care of my ageing Mum to me and think "wow I wouldn't want to be you". Your husband will be an inspiration to the youngsters learning their trade, no matter how tough life gets, if you battle on, eventually their will be some light at the end of the tunnel. Go well! Sam ... View more

I am ok. I see my rad/onc. on Thursday .The last 2 times I saw him I had an MRI first but he doesn't require one this time. I talked to my surgeon about this as he answered my email by phoning me . He had contacted the rad/onc. and they talked about it. I was told I can have one if I want so he sent me the request form .I said I may have one before I see him next which should be in June unless the onc. says later. I see the 2 doctors in turn for check ups. I have no new symptoms but an MRI is the only sure way of checking for a recurrence. Since I was told that they will not check for metasteses (nearly always in the lungs) my gp sent me for a chest xray. These can occur with no symptoms until it is bad. No cancer was found .They did say it showed asthma or bronchitis but on further investigation I had neither. I had thought that I didn't have either. So ,I am well and happy . I so hope that both you and your husband are improving. I read on the net that a generic for Lyrica may be available in late 2113.I don't know if this means we get it in Australia then.It will make it cheaper. I suspect that I may still be taking it then,but hope it won't be necessary. ... View more