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Is anyone nearby Shropshire?
HI,just thought i would start this new post as alot of posts i read there are alot of people from the same area, Im from Shropshire on the border of Cheshire and Wales. I live 20 miles from Chester and 20 miles from Shrewsbury. Had a WLE and node clearance, awaiting all clear to go back to work once can drive again plus have CT scan booked 16 Feb. I have grade 3 cancer and told no further surgery needed but do need the Scan plus Chemo and Rads. cant take it all in and i feel like some time off from this but know its not possible for that. Have been told coped very well but energy running out fast, how do i carry on coping with the unknown, feel like my body been invaded and though anyone conscious of health can eat better etc to change things, how can i now, the cancer has hit me how can i prevent it spreading or coming back. xxxxShar xxx
Yes-I am from Shropshire[between Whitchurch and Shrewsbury].A few of us meet up for lunch sometimes and if you would like to get together sometime or would like to talk just pm me and we can get in touch
my bc was grade2 triple negative and I had WLe,chemo and rads.I was dx October 2006 so things dont look as bleak as they did :)Where are you being treated?I had my op in Telford and chemo/rads at RSH.
Good Luck
Valx
Hi
I am from Telford and had my lumpectomy done on wednesday, waiting for results now. Still in total shock about it all and still find myself crying alot- carn't believe it is happening to me, don't know if it has spread or anything yet - this is the worst time of my life. I don't know anyone who has breast cancer so finding this site has been a god send. Mel x
Thank you both Val and Beardie for your replys- I have found this website a lifeline of support and though have a great lot of family and friends support, its good to talk to people going through the same as you really know how i feel no matter what stage of this - Val you are ahead of me being dx in 2006 and Beardie though behind me as i had my op 3 weeks ago today, I will be behind you with support as much as you need. I had my op in Telford and my treatment is at RSH. I would love to pm both of you if thats ok or you can pm me anytime. Thank you Val re lunch and offer to talk that would be great! I have so many questions at what happens next plus i have lots of answers and thoughts to share with you Beardie at the stage you are at now.
Shar xxxx
I will pm you
HI ALL.. i am also from telford beardie and just stared posting although been reading posts since dx in sept last yr xl
we must organise a Shropshire lasses get together soon
I am meeting silvershar tomorrow
yes be great to all get together, i have been so pleased to find this websiite such a comfort and its good to help each other, and know that people are wanting to meet to help or be helped,everyone at diff stages and i know i can get help advice etc to those further on than me but also where i can i will certaintly try and help anyone that is going through the initial stages etc. lots of love Shar xxx
Hi Shropshire Gals,
Can I tag along too?
I am live about 12 miles from Shrewsbury, WLE 23rd dec, dx 6th Jan 2011 grade 3,,Wider local ex 20th Jan at telford awaiting to start chemo at RSH,
Sailing x
Hi Sai ling, not on the forum yesterday but when I came on tonight I got your pm which I have replied to.... Welcome to Shropshire so to speak and you are most welcome to tag along. I find this website such an inspiration and a focus to help us all through this road we dont to be on but as we have no choice best to find ways to make is as bearable as possible... keep posting,there is always someone to help and advise but if ever you need anyone on the phone to talk to the helpline on here is fabulous too, tel: 0808 800 6000 as top of page and as in my pm please email me at any time. lots of love Shar x
hi all im in telford still waiting for my results infact im waiting to go back and have it all done again but with altrasound scan guidance as core boiopsy was inconclusive wot ever that means just know i have to go through it all again so not happy at all prh was trying to get me in for (7th) monday but i aint heard anything yet but i guess it will be some time next week cos nurse said this will be a rush sounds bad dont it i already know its cancer but no nothing more sure hate this waiting game
hi honeybee121 how did u go? hi to everyone in Shropshire, just thought i would check this thread to see if anyone else had joined us Shropshire lasses, love to sailing, daffodil, horace, beardie,and everyone in the Shropshire area hope u are all doing well,I had FEC1 11 March and next one is this Friday 1st April.......!!!
Shar xxx
Hi Silvershar
I am waiting for my first chemo to start at RSH on Friday 15 April 6 x Fec so just trying to get eveerything organised. Did you have a long wait for chemo to start - I have, 10 1/2 weeks from my original lumpectomy - not happy. BCN keeps telling me to complain but as she says it won't do me any good but may help some one else- not impressed at all by the treatment I have had. How have you found it - only good part was i saw a good oncologist who seemed really enthusiastic and explained everything in such detail. Melx
Im a shropshire lass I now live on the wrexham shropshire border ( tec in wrexham) I amj going to scotland tommorrow to see 'old' team no time to tell my story got in laws coming and have to pack for a family of four to visitedinburgh for the weekend) if you want my story it's all in I Cant believe it inder newly diagnosed link...all the best for chemo fri, I see team on fri SNB mon, then back home....don't know what else except mx and imm recon pending....will be in touch xxxxxx Jeanette
hi shar got in and have now have had op (wle) going back on the 13 april to find out when i start next step didnt think it could hurt as much as this but painkillers are now kicking might just get sum more sleep oh the joys not
j good luck your in the best place they dont half do it different up there x
mel good luck starting fec you never know i might see you along the way some time
wish you all all the best tc maz xxx
hi
I have managed to log onto my friends computer, I went to see the professor today and boy do I feel happy about that....going in for the SNB monday and he informs me that he is one of 2 licensed to do the injection of the dye under anasthetic ...result!then more waiting to see what next ..he confirmed that the mx a def but not sure if chemo is going to be the plan then they may opt to do that before the surgery????? will know more in week or so, it was such a relief, hope everyone doing ok
J I am from Wrexham, just had my 2nd fec this wednesday. I had a wle & snb in the Nuffield in chester, & now have my treatment in wrexham. I had my snb under a local, which wasnt too bad, think I was still in shock from the dx 1 week earlier!!. I have to have rads after in Glan Clwyd which will be a pain as its so far to drive every day, but we have to do it.Good luck with the treatment next weeek Lesley x
thanks Lesley
I )will be home tue then will have to wait and see whats what, will keep you posted (my potted history in " I cant believe it" in newly diagnosed link) I have to go now I am on my friends sofa which is her bed as me and my kids are in her bed, bless her now she's yawning so I have to go XXXXXXlove J
hiya
i am down in builth but my mum lives in Mold and go up to see her often , you an see from my profile i am further on than you guys but wouldlove to meet up just to bad moth chemo and BC generaly
xx
I'm sure us shropshire and welsh border girls could work something out, ??????? xxxx
Hi Shrops and Welsh border girls,
Sorry haven't posted for a while, had first chemo on 24th March at RSH.Would love to meet up with everyone SEs permitting,
love Sue x
will have to work out a central meeting point????
hi
i live in Chester and wondered if i could gate crash your meeting,i ve had Mx and recon but need follow up Chemo not yet booked so don't know where i'd stand on SE's but if i could would like to join you.
thanks
Terri
Hiya
I am happy to co ordinate or go along with those who have already met up. Where would we think of as being 'central'
rhian x
Hi, glad more of us are near to each other, good point as to where would be central, I live 20 miles from Shrews, 20 from Chester, where I live is actually on the border of Shrops, Cheshire and Wales. Kinda comforting to know we not too far away from each other if u see what i mean. xxxxx Im having my FEC2 tomorrow, postposed from Friday cos I got sick at the hospital.. xxxx keep posting and hope we can all meet soon xxx
hope all goes well tomorrow Shar
Take care Terri
good luck today Shar
re a meet up , would everyone be driving ?
do you want a town location or a country hotel /bar/bistro/restaurant
xx
hi
i would be driving don't mind where we meet, some where with a car park might be good as some of us are not 100%.
sooner the better for me
Terri
Hi
I have looke at the map and Oswestry looks sort of central. There are a couple of places there is one with car park/bar/restaurant called Sweeney Hall if it was a mid week meet up it would be fairly quiet I think. There are places further north, or east.
rhian x
Please keep me in the loop for this meet up-I'd love to come.Oswestry would be fine-I live midway between Whitchurch and Shrewsbury.
Good Luck today Silvershar.
Valxx
hi
Oswestry would be fine for me, Sweeny Hall looks good on the net, don't know what people want to do but they do a special lunch on Mondays 2 courses for £10.00.
Terri