Hi everyone
Fecinora I hope you’re feeling a bit more comfortable after your operation. You are well within your rights to ask for a second opinion if you are not comfortable with your surgeon. I hope your appointment on Tuesday goes ok.
Kate I take 5000iu of vitamin D everyday and did so throughout treatment. It’s very good for your immune system. I’ve just got through a half term at school, surrounded by colds and viruses and have managed to avoid catching anything so it must be doing me some good.Vitamin B12 can help with fatigue too so a good vitamin B complex may be helpful to some of you.
We’ve finally finished decorating Jamie’s room so I’m switching back to work mode today. Time to get ofsted ready 
Hi all, just having a little read of the thread 
I’m very intermittent on here. Last week I got a letter from the people who pay our sick pay here in Belgium. They want me to go for a medical to see if I am fit for work. My own doc said I should go back gradual because when I tried going back full time during rads in Dec I failed miserably and ended up another 6 weeks off. At the beginning of Feb I started back 2 hours per day, and in March was going to increase to 4 per day from beginning March. Now I am starting to doubt myself and wonder if I should have been back quicker. I actually am starting to feel guilty, but at the same time it’s stressing me out in case they force me to go back too quickly as I know I can’t cope full time. I keep crying about it which seems a way OTT response but I cant help myself. I cry at the drop of a hat these days, but I’m now worried that if I go in there and burst into tears I’ll look guilty! I never cried at all during the whole cancer/ pneumonia thing, it’s a new thing since finishing treatment. I know I am spiralling here but can’t stop myself. - think I may be a bit depressed to be honest. Has anyone else had an assessment to see if they can go back to work? Were you made to go back quicker than you hoped? xxx
Hi Angels
Fecinora, wishing you a speedy recovery from your surgery. Do get a second opinion.
Mel A best of luck with the Ofsted. Our service is expecting a visit any week now.
I am about to make a big decision. Work wants to cut our team of 6 tutors to a team of 4. I am going to apply for voluntary redundancy. Very scared. What if I don’t find another job? But I can’t take the stress of the job anymore. There is more to life than work and money. Am I mad?
Got my train tickets for Manchester.
Diggy Wiggy.
Morning Ladies,
Angie - Thank you for sharing that and long may it last. I can’t wait until I feel like that. You have given me hope for the future. Can I ask if you are on Tamoxifen? I’m back on 30mg Lansaprozole again after talking to the oncologist and reading the side effects for tamoxifen that mention that it can effect the pancreas causing the stomach ache going through to the back which is what i’m experiencing along with mild nausea early hours and very dry peeling skin on my hands and feet and brittle nails. Is anyone else experiencing these side effects?
Judy - Excellent news from your scan.
Fecinora - I hope your recovery is going well.
Spudgirl - Good to hear from you again. I too cry at the smallest things these days but after reading many experiences on here it does seem normal like Diggy says. It looks like you both have to settle back into work gradually. I hope everything settles into a good routine soon.
Mel A - You sound as though you have settled back to work ok and holding off those bugs. Good luck with the ofsted report.
Kate - I’m going to ask my oncologist if it will help taking vitamins and which ones whilst I’m on herceptin. I’m still close to neutropenic so I don’t know if i will be allowed but hadn’t though to ask.
I had my Herceptin Iv on tuesday. All went really well and quickly. They take blood and push the herceptin and flushes through the same vein whilst i’m in the chemo unit. So much better than than going to different departments and lots of digging.
Not long now till we meet. Take it easy angels. xxx
Oh Mel its awful isn’t it. Im going call for an appointment to see the oncologist again. The thought of feeling like this for 5 years on Tamoxifen is going to call for some councelling I think. I am sorry for you too as I know what your putting up with. I thought I was alone with these particular Se’s. I will let you know how i get on.
Angie - Your nuts coment did put a smile back on face. LOl. At least I know it must be the tamoxifen because I was fine before I started it and Mel has the same.
Just a thought Mel, could I ask if you are on Herceptin too? At least I can rule that little culprit out if not. xxx
Hi all
Philomena-sounds like a great job congratulations!
Sandy- no I’m not on herceptin, just tamoxifen. Sorry you’re suffering from se’s too Lori. I’m just hoping that eventually a corner is turned like Angie and we start feeling better!
I need info about Manchester as well. I know I’ve been told all this before but where are we staying? which premier inn? what happens about paying? do we get a room each now it’s premier inn? (worried about my snoring!) I can’t remember anything- marbles are well and truely lost
love Mel xxx
Mel - Rozz has booked 6 twin rooms on her credit card and will post us all a week before to see who wants to go and cancel any rooms not taken. The Premier Inn address is: 72 Dale Street, Manchester M1 1HR. The dates are for the weekend of the 4th & 5th of April.
Lori - I think youre right, we should have a head count just in case we need more.
OH and I will be there for the Sat night. Can anyone else confirm yet. I will keep a track of who’s going from now on for Rozz’s final numbers.
Philomena - Its good to hear that you’ve had a good time with your rellies and got another job. Mad maybe but good for the purse. Good to hear your feeling well too.
Angie - One year check should mean just that. I have my mamorgram next week. I’m already feeling nervous without having to wait an extra 4 months.
Got to go get washing in. Just come over really dark here near sunny Skeggy. Take it easy angels. xxxx
Evening ladies,
Sorry I haven’t posted for a few days, been busy celebrating my nephew passing all his training to get his green beret of the Royal Marines! He joined just after my surgery last year and is now a fully fledged Marine and we are all very proud of him.
I have just booked my train tickets for our weekend in Manchester, I will be arriving in Manchester about 3pm and leaving again on the Sunday on the 12.15 train. I hope everyone else is getting sorted now and we can have a great celebratory weekend - with some sleep included I’m afraid as I think I’m still going to be sleeping for England!
Angie - great news that you feel ‘normal’ again, I hope I do soon! I was told by my Onc that the ‘1 year check’ is one year after treatment ends so I pushed for my mamogram to be done now and not in 10 months time! I would suggest that you just ask for one - if necessary get your GP to refer you again to the breast care clinic.
Philomena - I couldn’t be a vaccination nurse as I’m a ‘wus’! 2 days a week and all the school holidays off sounds great though, maybe I should get over my ‘wussiness’ and get a job like that too!
See you all soon
Kate
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Hi Lori, Lynn
Happy to meet at the station, I will PM you my mobile number later so we can have contact if the trains are late etc. I change in London but once on the train in Euston I go straight to Manchester…Piccadilly I believe.
Kate
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Hello angels,
Not posted for a bit but I try and keep up with what’s happening. I will definitely be coming to the meet up in Manchester - haven’t booked my train yet but will look today and see if I can get one that arrives 3-4ish to co-incide with a number of you.
I would be interested in the spa day if a few others plan to do this - but ok if the general feeling is not to…
Am a bit up and down - physically and emotionally, but definitely moving in the right direction. Such a lovely day today and I was out for 3 hours on my bike this morning!! I’ll probably be paying for it as hadn’t done more than an hour up till now but it is great not to have to compromise on the distance (though we won’t mention the speed 
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Looking forward to meeting lots of you soon, Carol x
Hi all
just been catching up with arrangements. My train arrives at manchester at 3.38pm. can I meet up with you all too? I’m happy to do meal, spa, anything!! very jealous of all the new hair colours, mines still grey. Maybe I’ll colour it before we meet up- if only I could decide on a colour. Still struggling with s/es and so on. ah well!!
love Mel xx
Mel - Confirmed as far as I can tell for the hotel is: Diggy, Kate, Lynn, Lori, Cazp, Mel, Philomena, Sandy & Geoff and you and Rozz of course but I can’t remember if you had rellies that you are staying with or the hotel. So far not including yourself that makes 10 for the hotel taking 5 rooms.
Really sorry if i’ve missed anyone or if there is anyone yet to confirm. Sandy. x
Train tickets now booked - I get in at 15.02, so will go and find Costa’s
costa’s is fine for me too- see you all there. Do you think we’ll recognize each other? Think I need to try to put a photo on again!
Afternoon angels,
I have my first year mamorgram tomorrow morning and for the past week for some reason I feel im back in the dark woods again. Keep crying all the time and im convinced the constant middle back ache I have is the cancer back again and there going to find it or want another scan or something.
I just can’t get out of it. Also to make feel better I looked up Michelle Williams-Huw (the true diary of a breast cancer survivor) to see how she was getting on as i had read her book. Big Mistake.
My sister in law also had a go at me last week about mentioning who I did or did not prefer at the doctors. She started working there this time last year after passing exams and her husband then told me that under no circumstances was I to ask for her. Ive been at that practice for years before she started with no problems at all now I just feel like I can’t go there anymore and that’s scary after what ive been through.
Anyway OH is coming with me to the hospital tomorrow and im going to tell them how im feeling in the hope they can help in some way. I’ll let you know how I get on. xxxx
Sandy I hope it all goes well tomorrow. I was terrified before my first mammogram and had convinced myself that my other breast felt a bit lumpy. Fortunately the results came back normal and I had an emotional afternoon. I’m sure everything will be fine xx
Diggy Wiggy I’m so sorry to hear about your mum. I’m glad her passing was peaceful and she had her family around her. Big hugs xx
evening angels
sandy i’ll be thinking of you tomorrow and hope everything goes well. I haven’t had mine yet. It’s another big milestone to get through. Ask for help with anxiety if you need it. i went through weeks of waking up in a panic with all sorts of worries before xmas, and crying every day. Anti depressants and counselling have really helped and although I still worry, it’s not as all consuming as it was- i can move on from it.
Diggy so sorry to hear of your sad loss. I’m glad your mum’s passing was peaceful and surrounded by those she loved.
Really looking forward to the meet up, not long now!!
Love to you all Mel xxx
Thank you angels for your good wishes and advice. I asked for help as you suggested and I got it. prayed a lot too. I think im a little more sorted in my head now and am feeling much better.
Diggy, I am so sorry to hear about your mum and I hope the funeral celebrated her life in the way you all wished for. Your right about herceptin fatigue, im nodding off most nights before eight.
I had my mamogram on Monday. I haven’t got the results yet. Anyone know how long they take to come through? or do you have to contact them. They also looked at the recon site and have said that the implant has wrinkled also i have what looks like an elastic band under my skin running from the implant down to my lower rib. The oncologist had a look yesterday and has made me an immediate appointment with the BC surgeon for next tuesday. Strangely I don’t feel too worried as she had no idea what it was and has never seen it before. My blood test are fine and show no suspicious markers and my last heart scan was good too. Im just wondering if the fill port has dropped under the skin ??? Whatever happens I am not missing meeting with you on the saturday night of Team Angel weekend. Not long now and I’m so looking forward to it. Love Sandy. x
Diggy I’m up for site seeing as I have never been to Manchester before it would be a shame to visit and not see very much of it. Lynn x
sooooooooooooooo excited too Philomena. I proberly wont reconise you with out your scarf on. LOL.
Lori, your right I have booked a double room for geoff and I for the Saturday night (so wont need a twin room) and we hope to be at the hotel by 3.30pm and would love to eat with you all in the evening. We’ve just one cow left in calf and praying it dosn’t wait til the 5th. Should be well here before then though. (So i’m assured):manwink: love and hugs. xxxx