Last post removed due to language, new cancer diagnoses makes me feel desperate!

Awww so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I hope your new nag will provide you with a much needed outlet and therapy! Take care xx
 
After a week from hell, told yesterday after yet another scan that my cancer HAS spread to my lungs as well, my new boy is on his way.
Am going to try and get on him tomorrow as they will probably start my chemo by the end of next week. Is that too soon to get on ( I only intend to walk for 10 mins with someone on foot)? My daughter is itching to ride him so he won't get abandoned.
Has anyone else out there had chemo and ridden at all through it?
Thankyou to everyone for your messages of support, it means a lot that people who don't know me have taken the time to write such kind and supportive words xx
 
If there's someone there to keep an eye on you, of course get on him and have a wander about. Get someone to take about 100 photos, something to cheer you up while you get through your treatment. I'm sorry to hear that you have had this shocking news, but as the others say, stay strong and your horse will help you through. x
 
I wondered where and why your post had gone niddlynoo :confused: Wishing you all the best, keep busy but take it very steady and keep us posted, sending you *lots of healing vibes* x

ETS: Just seen your latest update so am sending you even more *healing vibes* xx
 
Life's *rotten NN ... a big hug from me and feel free to PM if you need to rant ;)

Different cancers have different chemo regimes, my Mum has just finished treatment for breast cancer and the chemo made her that ill she could only have 4 out of the 6 treatments, but I know lots of other people who have sailed through chemo and have carried on going to work throughout.

Is the Lung your primary cancer and it's spread to your bones or vice versa?

Use your Macmillan nurse, they are excellent and can advise you on everything from benefits you can claim to whether you should still ride your horse.

Take care xxx
 
Well-wishes to you from another user you don't know!

I happened to read your post about visiting clipclop traders to look at horses, and that you'd picked Ozzy.

Lovely to hear that he's passed his vetting and is on his way: something to distract you from everything else going on, which is by any standards pretty awful news.
Will cross fingers for you that the chemo doesn't affect you too much, and zaps those rogue cells into oblivion.

I'd do whatever you feel is OK to do! Trust your gut instinct, coupled with your horse knowledge ;)
 
I'd have thought you were entitled to a few swear words under the circumstances!

I think you've made a good decision getting a new interest to help you get through the tough times to come, especially as your daughter will be able to step in.

Please take heart from the positive stories above, as another poster said, treatment is getting better all the time.

Remember we NEED to see photos of Ozzy.
 
Niddlynoo said:
Has anyone else out there had chemo and ridden at all through it?
Thankyou to everyone for your messages of support, it means a lot that people who don't know me have taken the time to write such kind and supportive words xx
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PM Baydale on here - she probably won't see this as she sticks to Comp. Riders mostly but she continued to event undergoing chemo - completely mad if you ask me but also truly inspirational :) I don't 'know' her but she seems to be absolutely lovely and I'm sure would be able to tell you her experiences.

It might not be sensible to ride your new horse, but I know I would if I were in your situation x
 
Hi Niddlynoo. I rode all through my chemo & even competed at dressage. Luckily I did not have a tough time through the chemo & could also carry on working. I know it affects everyone differently. I hope you will be like me & get through it ok. I am still not out of the woods, but fingers crossed & all that.
Wishing you all the best x
 
Another one here who had surgery, chemo and radiotherapy for breast cancer.
Managed to get back in the saddle soon afterwards (albeit only for a few minutes to start with) and carried on all the way through treatment, much to my nurses horror! I only did what I felt comfortable with and if I didn't feel well enough (especially towards the end of the chemo) then I didn't ride. Having my horse though gave me a reason to get up and go out at least twice every day without him it don't think I would have coped so well!

Hope all goes well with your treatment, can't rate the Macmillan Nurses highly enough, they were brilliant.
 
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