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Hi Everyone,

Hope you are all doing well?

Congrats Annie on becoming an Auntie again…they sound beautiful babies…

Sheila, sorry to hear you ended up in hospital again. It will be good to have a break for a few weeks. You certainly have had a lot of problems to deal with recently… Good to hear baby Murray is doing well.

Anne, Good to hear you’re still doing ok with the chemo… How has the wig been? have you got used to it? will they give you an ultrasound before changing your chemo? Bet Thomas is getting big now…

Helen, Did you get results yet? how is work doing?

Sharon is back down to London today, Treatment is going fine for her at the moment…

Lynn, How is your chemo going? Has your mouth settled down?

Tiny, How is the wig? Sharron was telling me you’d been in to see her…

Wee Annie, How are you coping with treatment…has chemo been ok?

well been pretty busy this week, so tired out today…am off till Tuesday so I’ll need to recharge the old batteries for then. I’m starting in Maggies with Sharron doing the scarf tying sessions, so I’m really looking forward to it…I’ll probably be covering holidays and Day’s off so it’ll mean Maggies will always have someone there on a Monday…

Big Hugs to everyone and keep well

Fiona xxxx

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Anne

I got a marker inserted via ultrasound after my 2nd FEC, will they be putting in a marker for you? Anne, I didn’t feel any change in the size of the tumour, but it had shrunk from 5cm to 16 mm! Remember that the bruising caused by the biopsy takes ages to go down. Have you had a bad time on FEC? There are lots of chemo combinations out there so they will surely find something tolerable. I’m bound to say that I sailed through FEC, TAX was my nemesis! Good luck and do keep us updated.

Likewise all of you brave girls going through chemo at the moment, you will prevail!! Keep us posted, and it makes you feel that you are in a battle with fellow travellers!

Great to hear from you Fee. I was at Maggies (finally) on Thursay to see Carol, who is wonderful. Left reassured and in the knowledge that I have been uncerpaid in benefits by £50! I called the DWP and they confirmed it, and it might even be backdated. What would we do without Maggie’s. Now that I am mobile (for months, I was virtually unable to walk!) I will be going down for some of their great courses. I am waiting for appointments for physio and will work round about that and the never ending hospital appoinments!

Incidentally, to all the new girls, I took a rare and extreme reaction to Tax, but it was the best regime for my very agressive cancer. Most people toterate it very well, including my chemo buddy who was getting her TAX and Herceptrin with me. SHe was neither up nor down with it, so please don’t be alarmed if it is thought to be the best chemo for you. It is really effective for breast cancer so I gritted my teeth and persevered! Glad I did!

Girls, if you want tomething to uplift the soul, you might go to see “Romeo and Juliet” at the Thetre Royal. It the Scottish Ballet and quite, quite beautiful. Cost less than a fiver for the matinee too.

Great news about Sharon, what a fighter, and what an attitude.

Carol. Helen. Yvonne and everyone else - hope you are all continuing to get better. How’s the hair growth going? Mie’s is about 1/2" and thank gog, my nails have grown somewhat. That was bloody painful, having no nails! We are on the road to recover my dears.

Take care, enjoy the rest of the weekend and hope to see you all soon.

Yes, the babies are wonderful, I feel like crying when I see them, it’s been 10 years since my brother’s yongest Fern was born, so we were due some newbies. The 2 came with hours of each other!

I am hoping to go down to Blackpool next week, got hosp appoints (2 next week) then free of them (I think) till next Herceprin in 3 weeks. Had the barium enema last week (ug) Thank god that’s over!

Godbless and take care

Annie xxxx

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Hi Annie, i got marker put in before i started my FEC treatment, i go on friday for my third (doesnt time fly when your having fun ) I am seeing the onc on wednesday, he mentioned the last time that they would prob change to tax and herceptin like you Annie so dont know how i will tolerate that as ive been ok on FEC.
I really cant feel any diff in the size of the lump, maybe as you say Annie bruising and swelling dont know will ask on wed.

Wig is terrific Fiona, got many compliments and folk say it doesnt look like a wig… thats good your starting at Maggies you will enjoy that its a nice atmosphere in there, felt very comfortable.

Hope everyone else is ok
take care
Anne x

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Hi everyone - wanted to say hi, had chemo no.3 last Tuesday, finding tougher as time goes but still think i’m doing not too bad. White blood count becoming a bit of a problem so might need to hibernate for a wee while - hard when my dad is v poorly in hospital and my mum is dependant on lifts. Not been an easy few weeks.

Keen to know how everyone else is doing.

Lynn x.

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Hiya Anne and Lynn!

Anne, please take heart. I was up for Herceptrin today with 2 of my chemo buddies, one of whom is now a dear friend. She was neither up nor down with Tax and Y. who is now just about to finish rads, didn’t have a bad time either. Herceptrin is totally tolerable - bit of (slight) joint ache and drippy nose. My experience was unusually bad. The odds are you will be absolutly OK. I so hope you will be!

We always seems to get bad luck in spades Lynn, dont you think. Keep your chin up. And keep well.

Nets x

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Hi Fiona

I have done really well with my first chemo. Not too good the first week with bladder irritation, tired and feeling the cold. Then last week I was great as if I had a burst of energy and have been good ever since. Next chemo on friday not looking forward to that as I have heard it gets worse as you go on, hope I am okay.

My hair started to fall out at the weekend going to get the rest shaved off this week. Been out for dinner and lunch with the wig on, and nobody has noticed a thing as it is so like my own hair. One of my friends didn’t even know i had it on when she came for coffee last week.

How are things going with you.Glad you are starting at Maggies, never been there but I will get some day.

Love Anne xx

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Hi all thought it might be time for lunch again or dinner what about sat the 22may

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Hi Fee,

I’m still not too sure about the wig. I haven’t died my hair for years and suddenly being blonde instead of silver/grey is taking a bit of getting used too.

Everybody that’s seen me wearing the new wig says it takes years off me and my sister and I did have a laugh with Sharron.

Thanks for asking.

Tiny

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Hi All

Thanks for your kind thoughts - yes its a bit of a double whammy dealing with the BC and the trauma of Dad’s worsening health. Hospital have said Mum needs to make a decision in the near future re a nursing home or max homecare package - all a bit fraught

On a better note - i’d be up for meeting you all in the flesh so to speak and would love to come along - if that’s ok. Can’t absolutely say it would happen but would need to be chemo and Dad dependant for me. I’d make every possible effort - it would be great to fill in the gaps.

Lynn

x

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Hi Girls

My but thethread is quiet these days! Hope everyone us well and congrats to the girls going through chemo! You all seem to be coping really well!!

I am shocked about Sally Wittaker (Corrie) and Lynn Redgrave died yesterday. We seem to be swamped by BC!

I would be so up for lunch - I have never actually made a meet because of appoointments, and famously, chemo brain when I left the house, went on the bus without my purse!!! Was rescued by dear nephew who flew to my aid!

Wonder what we will be waking up to on Friday … whatever, best be prepared for a period of austerity. The joys of living in interesting times …

Take care girls

Annie x

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Annie have pm you, in case you havnt seen it. To do with treatment etc.

Anne x

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Hi Lynn, sorry to hear about your dad, just sending you a hug

Carol xx

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hi girls,
haven’t been on for while - nice to catch up again.
Had 2 nights at Cameron House last week with Fiona and Jessica. It was so lovely just to get away and enjoy some spoiling. So good not to be on chemo, but dreading starting again. Hospital next Monday to get bloods checked. My arm is still very swollen and sore - hope it’s not going to be like this for ever. Hair coming in again - white this time and nails dropping off.

Hope all you girls now finished treatment doing OK and trying to get back to a normal life without hospital.
Good luck to those of you going through chemo.
Would be so good to meet up again.
Love to everyone
Sheila

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Hi Girls,

Sheila, good to hear from you, good luck with next week and more treatment…hope it all goes well…

Hope everyone is doing ok?..I’ve been quite busy so not on here a lot these days…I’m going solo at Maggie’s next Monday for the scarf tying so wish me luck!! nothing like being hurled in at the deep end for keeping your mind occupied!! Also is there anyone wishing to go on a wee trip through to Edinburgh on Saturday to meet up with the girls from the Edinburgh thread…we all met at the YWF… We are meeting up in Hamilton’s on Hamilton square about 1.30pm for lunch… Me and Maggie are going so far, if anyone else fancies going just let me know and we can all meet up…we’re all on facebook too so if anyone wants to hook up, PM me and I’ll get your details…

Hope all the girls on chemo are doing ok? Lynn, sorry to hear your having it tough with your Dad, it must be a big worry to you. Annie, good to hear you’re finally starting to get some energy back…I think after all the treatment you’ve had it’ll take a wee while…

Sharon is doing fine, her friends are organising a wee do for her in June in St Columkille’s hall in Rutherglen, to help raise funds to help with all her costs travelling up and down to London…it’s on Sat 19th June…If anyone wants to go let me know and I’ll get you the details…Tickets are £5.

Take care Everyone
Hugs
Fiona xxxx

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can i just say its Hamiltons Bar on hamilton place not square in stockbridge.

looking forward to seeing fee and mags and anybody else that can make it.

Lxx

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Hi all

Hope everyone getting on ok.
Sheila - hope chemo ok on you. Bet you really enjoyed your stay at hotel. I was away last weekend with family didn’t want to come back.

Sorry I haven’t been on for a while I’m just totally fed up with everything at moment.
Tablets going ok so far, back down to London next Mon and Tues for more scans and tests, it’s never ending.

It would be good to meet up for lunch or dinner but not free till 5th June.

Good to read all your posts and welcome to new girls, hope you guys are doing good

Lots love Sharon xxxx

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Sharon, nice to hear from you, sorry to hear you are feeling fed up, you must be, you have had so much to deal with, take care

love n hugs

Carol xx

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Hey Ladies!

Was fab to see Fee & Mags at the weekend…hope to see you again soon!

Maybe you West Coasters can get something organised & we can come to you next time…would be nice to see everyone.

Sharon…I’m with you Chick! Fed up with the whole kit & kaboodle …scans, appointments, treatments, poking & prodding, more scans, more appointments…pain & fatigue…new lumpy bits!

ENOUGH…STOP THE BUS!! I want off!!

…lets have a huge party when it’s all over! xxxxx

Hxx

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Hi Girls,

Edinburgh was fab!! loved going through there, the sun was shining and the food was yummy but the company was great!!

Sharon, how do I go about getting tickets for your fundraiser? It would be great to meet up with everyone if they can manage to go…I’m really busy during June with the 12th being my only free Saturday. Sorry to hear you’ve been feeling a bit down lately…you are doing so well girl, we’re all here for you!!

Well I did the scarves all by myself on Monday and I really enjoyed it. I won’t feel so nervous next time but it’s mental how your confidence takes a right old battering with treatment!! Also had to go for Lumbar Xray as my sore back is still here and not going away…results in 10 days, so here we go again!!!

I’m gearing up for the big 40 on Friday!! looking forward to going out for dinner Fri and Sat…just to be greedy!! and London the following week…Yay!!!

Hope everyone is doing ok? hopefully the summer will be here soon and cheer everyone up…

Take care for now
Fiona xxx

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Hi all

Yip Hazel, STOP THE BUS NOW!!!

Fiona- I’m getting a load of tickets soon so just tell me how many you want and I’ll get them to you, whats your address for your birthday card?
We need to do lunch sometime celebrate your 40th
Good luck with scan, be thinking of you

I’m back down to London Mon and Tues.

Carol - how you feeling now?

I’m doing the Race for life on Sun 6th June and need some sponsors, anyone willing to donate to help me out, I’m really struggling as not at work and haven’t managed to visit.

Hope everyone ok
love Sharon xxxx