Sorry for not being a good Ducati forum member I should try harder ! My absence was caused by the seemingly never-ending after effects of my cancer treatment,and although I celebrated two years since being diagnosed ( 15th November ), it seems that the fatigue and general aching is still with me. It is so frustrating,as I have always been a get-up and go sort of person,and now I just can't be arsed....... A majority of people seem to think that once the cancer treatment is over,everything is done and dusted, I only wish this was the case, I constantly have in the back of my mind ( with the help of anti-depressants ) the fact that I may end up like my mum and die seven years later from the return of cancer. It can be so hard on times to live like this,especially when you're trying to work full-time and just generally living every day. So sometimes,it just overwhelms me and it takes over. So please forgive me for not being on here as much as I think I should :Shy: and I will try and get on here a bit more regularly
Nothing to forgive, life deals us a hand, we deal with it. If that means having to put you and yours first, then that is as it should be. Forum membership should be like a good friend, just there, whenever. Sorry it's not great at the moment but here's wishing you much better going forward. Andy
It will never go away completely jen but you will learn to live with it, after seven years I have just had my last blood test and I will no longer be monitored, it has left me a little nervous, every ache and pain makes you wonder. Don't dwell on what might never happen but enjoy every day. Steve
Always good to hear from you Jen Sorry to hear about the fatigue though, lets hope it's just wintertime blues and your energy comes back with Spring (if not before)
Jen Being kept in limbo can be torture itself not only for you but those around you. Some tough times and talks ahead. Beyond that all people in here can offer is jibber jabber , fluff and nonsense but, you do have people in here who will listen if you do want to talk about it, talk bolloxs to avoid talking about it, or simply need a place to vent. Be careful though, you know what a piss taking lot we are and no preferential treatment given
I know.....I'm doing my best,hard though innit Steve?? I am going to enjoy every moment I wake up,even at work LOL x
LOL...piss-taking I can handle NOOO problem,I've worked in the bike trade for over 20 years ,and I like to take the piss out of myself too
My sister is about 2 years on from end of chemo, radiation and removal of lump. Friday just gone she entered her first full distance triathlon having done a few smaller ones throughout. this year - her new hobby, she is 54 which to me seems late in life for anyone to start this sort of thing (it's way too late for me). You come across as a bit of a go getter who didn't give up so give it time, just keep going and you will get there I'm sure.
Thank you Hugh!!! What an awesome sister!!I want so hard to try and get fit again,used to do swimming,weight training,and walked for miles,and I miss it so much ! I will get there,determined to
Swimming was always her thing from when she was vey young and even now she usually finishes in the top 5% in the swimming part and last time out was I think 2nd or 3rd in her age group overall against people who have been competing for years. Personally water has to be hot as in bath or shower and if I want to go from A to B then running or cycling would never be considered when I've got an engine to take me but she enjoys it so good luck to her, and you of course.
Hi Jen ,, some relevant personal experiences on here and no need for me to recount my own, suffice to repeat,, " do not worry about what may well never happen " .
