Hi Girls,
Sharon- Just thought I would pre-warn you about my experience with the flushes whilst on Tamox. I have only been on it since Oct but I have found them to be far more intense than the ones I experienced beforehand. Also from previous threads on here, it does make a difference according to what time you take them. By taking them in the morning, for me, it means that daytime flushes are worse (hourly) but I don’t really suffer during the nights, a bonus when you have to get up early for work, but of course, I suppose this could pose a problem for shift workers.
I did 3 days work of 3 hours last week and by Friday I slept for 16 hours!!! Hope being tired bucks up cuz there aint gonna be enough hours in the day else!!
Today, I have just been to Mustard Tree to help with the pilot for the Pathfinders 1 sessions which are group sessions based on the various stages of treatment and coping afterwards. This afternoons session was about radiotherapy. Unfortunately these sessions weren’t up and running until recently and I am sure they will help people through the various processes. Pathfinders 2 has various sessions about moving forward after treatments. Would recommend anybody to go at (with or without partners/carers) at any stage even if you passed a certain stage. It’s really helpful and interesting!
Love Ang xx
Hello Ladies
Hope you’re all doing well 
Tina - Hope you’re recovering well after your surgery. It helps to get your treatment plan and to know what’s happening next.
Ang - Thanks for that info. I’ve been taking them in the morning and so far ok. A few more flushes during the day but no worse (or better) at night. Still waiting for a start date for Rads. I’ve been working 3 hours a day Mon - Fri. It’s been ok, they don’t ask much of me thank goodness Out this evening to have supper with a friend so that will make a nice change. Am impatient to get my life (and hair) back!
Love to all
Huqz
Sharon xx
Hi Ladies
Sharron, I am doing ok thank you had the dressings off and looks good well healed.
Ang, the mustard tree seems to be helping a lot of you, thinking of given it a go.
minty27, Hope your well.
I hope everyone else is well x
Tina
hi ladies, the mustard tree is wonderful, lots of nice biccies and hot drinks on tap and friendly ears if you need one.
i would be keen to meet up with those that wish to, the best support is from those experiencing this blip in our lives.
hope all is ok with you all
Hi Minty
Good idea would love to meet up
Hope your all well
Tina
Hi ladies
A quick update, as I have not been on in a while. I need a little op as my valve has gone walkies ha. Im healed really well and now back to work. I need a bit more filling as im a bit wonkey at the mo, Im so happy with the result. Im feeling positive and reminding my self of the benifits of the situation ie: I can now not wear a bra, which I have not been able to do since I was 12 lol. No nipples means they dont show through light summer clothes. The biggest less than 6% change of breast cancer (yippee).
Its fantastic to read through all your progress and warms my heart to see all the support offered from each other.
If any of u stunning ladies would like a treat and to feel comfortable, I work as a hair stylist in Ebrington St, Plymouth It can be scary but I shall look after u, promise.
Best of luck to every one, much love
Erin