A little encouragement from a survivor

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JellyK
JellyK Member Posts: 150
edited May 2015 in Just Diagnosed

Hello ladies! I'm coming up on the two year anniversary of my diagnosis, and I just wanted to throw some encouragement out there to those of you who are just beginning your fight with the cancer bastard. I was scared, angry, exhausted, in pain, and sick during my treatment, but I got through it and so can you. You CAN put this in your rear-view mirror – never lose your faith in that. And there are tons of us out there cheering you on <3

"Survivors are like tea bags, you don't know how strong we are until you put us in hot water."

Hugs & Blessings,

Kelly

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  • Freygea
    Freygea Member Posts: 300
    edited May 2015

    Thank you for posting this! I know these forums are helping me get through this first part. Your taking time to let us know it does get better really helps!

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  • lauren32
    lauren32 Member Posts: 46
    edited May 2015

    Thanks so much for that encouragement Kelly and love the tea bag quote! I also liked what you said about the rear view mirror as this week I'm making a big effort to now start living again!

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  • JellyK
    JellyK Member Posts: 150
    edited May 2015

    Freygea, I'm glad you've found the forums here - they were my lifeline all through treatment. Feel free to PM me too if there's anything I can answer for you. This first month after dx is scary and overwhelming - but you'll do it because you have to, and then you'll be on your way to the other side of this experience.

    Lauren32, isn't that tea bag quote the best? I can't remember where I read it first, but it's still one of my favorites. How are you healing up after your mx last fall? I had my exchange surgery around the same time...

    Hugs to all!

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  • Spookiesmom
    Spookiesmom Member Posts: 9,568
    edited May 2015

    My DD uses the tea bag quote on her email, it's from Elenore Rosevelt.

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  • zzlady
    zzlady Member Posts: 19
    edited May 2015

    Jellk, thank you soooooo much for posting this. I was just DX on 5/1/15. There are so many different emotions, and questions going through my head like why do I have breast cancer at 30. This site has been amazing and helped me get through the past two weeks. Feels like everyone (friends and co worker) have their own opinion about what treatment or Dr's I should see. They ask why your not crying (only so much you can do lol) i really appreciate you posting this; )

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  • bettysgirl
    bettysgirl Member Posts: 938
    edited May 2015

    I will ditto what jellyk said- you girls will weather this storm. The boards always have great info, you will meet some amazing women and make great friends. There is always an encouraging word that will come forward. This is BY FAR the best site for support and info. I wish you new ones all the best in this rocky beginning phase. Soon you will be on the other side supporting newly dx'd women and counting the years as they go by.

    HUGS to all

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  • speace
    speace Member Posts: 116
    edited May 2015

    Thankyou for your encouraging words! It came to me today on a particular worry some day! I needed that! Thanks

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  • farmerjo
    farmerjo Member Posts: 518
    edited May 2015

    I joined in January. I think some people go thru treatment and move on - then there's US, those that have found this site so incredibly helpful, that we cannot leave. No matter where you are on your 'journey', there is always someone here to reach out to. This site is my security blanket, my smile on a bad day, my peace when I feel frightened, my 'no where else to turn' place.

    Welcome to all of you. You are not alone - we're here 24/7!

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  • Lovegolf
    Lovegolf Member Posts: 513
    edited May 2015

    Over six years for me......It does get better

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  • msphil
    msphil Member Posts: 1,536
    edited May 2015


    i agree, and from a 21 yr Survivor, my fav saying from scripture, "This Too Shall Pass" stay Positive, and Never give up HOPE. msphil(idc,stage2, 0/3 nodes, L mast,chemo and rads and5 yrs on tamoxifen)

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  • farmerjo
    farmerjo Member Posts: 518
    edited May 2015

    Thanks, Msphil!!!!!

    It's always great to hear of long survival stories from IDC patients...I tend to hear most of them from DCIS patients.

    On another note, I have heard some MO's are referring to DCIS as pre-cancer. What gives????

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  • TETLEY
    TETLEY Member Posts: 7
    edited May 2015

    THANK U KELLY..

    IM MEETING MY MED ONC. TOMORROW FOR THE FIRST TIME..GETTING A BONE SCAN...MEETING THE RAD.ONC NEXT WK & CT SCAN OF MY CHST AB & PELVIS...IM STILL IN PAIN FROM MY LUMPECTOMY & I STILL HAVE THE BLUE DYE STAIN...I DONT KNOW WHEN THE CRYING IS SUPPOSED TO STOP CUZ I WAKE UP EVERY MORNING IN TEARS...I GUESS ONLY SLEEPING 2 HRS A NITE DOESNT HELP...I FEEL LIKE MY SURGEON XPECTS ME TO MOVE ON FROM THE SAD FEELINGS...IS THERE A TIME LIMIT ON THESE THINGS...FEELING LOST & HOPELESS.

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  • TETLEY
    TETLEY Member Posts: 7
    edited May 2015

    TO EVERYONE ELSE ON THIS BOARD...MY PHONE KEPT FREEZING & LOGGING ME OUT SO I HAD TO REPOST TO WISH ALL OF U THE BEST & MY PRAYERS.

    TWTLEY

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