Hi, dx in 07, been through mastectomy, chemo and rad. Now on tamoxifen and zoladex. Anyone fancy meeting up to chat about side effects and just get support?
Hi LadyG
Just thought I’d say hi and also sorry you haven’t had any response yet. I am in NW London and was also diagnosed in 2007 and has chemo, mastectomy, herceptin for a year plus radiotherapy. My BC was not hormonal so I didn’t take Tamoxifen although did have Zoladex whilst on chemo to switch off my ovaries and try and preserve them whilst having treatment. How are you getting on? Are you having problems with the drugs? If you’d like to meet up, I’m happy to do so.
Ruby xx
Hi Ruby,
Thanks for replyin. Where in NW London are you? would be great to meet up. I’m in Hendon.
did you get itchy scalp and headaches while you were on the zoladex? Hope you’re doing good.
Take care
Gloria
Hiya, I was diagnosed in 2007 too - had mx and immediate reconstruction, chemo and am now on tamoxifen. I’ve just moved to London and live in Finchley central - be interested in hearing how any meeting progresses.
Naz
Hi Naomifel and Gloria
Funnily enough I worked in Hendon until a few weeks ago and now I’ll be working in Camden but live in Borehamwood so we’re all in very close proximity. We could certainly arrange a meet up - just let me know if/when.
LadyG Re the Zoladex, I don’t remember those side effects the only side effects I got from the Zoladex was hot flushes but not those have gone and my periods came back 6 months after chemo finished.
HOpe we can sort something out soon.
xxx
Hi all,
Although I live north Herts, I am back and forth to Finchley, Hendon, area quite a bit. I ws dx about a year ago. Had surgery & rads and now on tamoxifen.
Eliza xx
Hi Eliza
Well I’m also a Herts girl so you can certainly join us. Nice little group we’re gathering here thanks to LadyG. Hope you’re doing ok.
xxx
Hi Ruby,
Sounds good! Yes, thanks LadyG for starting this. I’m doing well, thanks. My next 6 month check is just coming up, so I’m getting a bit nervous…
Hey Ladies,
Glad i started this. Would be good to meet up with y’all. Have been wanting to speak to people, especially those around my age group (36) who have gone through the same thing i have cause I’m finding my friends don’t quite understand it.
How does sometime next week sound??
Gloria
Xx
Hi ladies
Yes I understand how you feel Gloria about friends understanding/not understanding etc - I never really expected anybody to get anywhere near to understanding my feelings although they did try.
I have a suggestion about where we can meet, there is a Costa Coffee right next door to Hendon Central Underground station - I can get there after work if that time suits, otherwise I only work 3 days a week so meet on a Tues or Thurs day time. So if any of these days/times suit you all next week - that’s cool with me.
xxx
Hiya, I’m working from home next Tuesday so could possibly get there after 5 pm. I’m usually shattered by the end of the day but the fresh air might wake me up!
I’m not sure I understand what I’ve been through myself - I seem to spend most of my time trying to deny it ever happened yet at the same time being constantly aware that it has changed my life forever. If anything it has just confirmed to me that life is just one big contradiction, destined never to be resolved.
I’ll look out to see what’s agreed.
Look after yourselves.
Naz
Hey all,
Can do Tues from 6. Let me know if that’s ok with y’all to meet at hendon.
Take care
xx
Hi ladies
I can do next Tues and can meet earlier than 6 if you like - whatever suits.
xx
ok, shall we meet for 5pm if that suits everyone?
I can’t make it this time, but hopefully will be able to join you at a future one.
Eliza xx
Hi ladies
Eliza sorry you can’t make it this time I’m sure we’ll meet again.
Lady G and Naz - shall we meet around 5pm then at the Costa Coffee next to Hendon Central Station?
xxx
yes, 5pm at costa is fine with me. Eliza, sorry you can’t make it,hope to meet soon.
xx
Hi ladies
looking forward to seeing you at 5pm at Costa - if you cannot make it then please just post here so we know. I’m going to be wearing a purple scarf with purple bobbles!
Look forward to meeting/seeingi you
xxxxx
Hiya, sorry, I should have replied sooner-I intend to be there, altho I may be a little later than 5, depending on just how much I manage to get done today! If I’m not there by 5.30 just assume I’ve not been very productive. I’ll probably be wearing a green scarf. Hope to see you later! Naz
See you ladies later. Will have a brown pashmina/scarf.