Hi everyone!
I’ve had a mastectomy and breast reduction in the same operation three weeks ago.
I’ve been told I need chemo as there is cancer in my lymph nodes as well.
I’d like to keep a journal or diary for the remainder of my treatment. Can anyone recommend one they have used please? Are there even any good ones specifically for cancer??
Hi Alannah 
sorry to find you here, but also pleasure to meet you 
I’ve been recommended the app OWISE by my nurses, It’s specially built for breast cancer patients. Maybe give it a go?
I use the old school paper calendar and journal. A big piece of paper on my fridge door where both my and my partner’s days are in track (so he knows when to come to hospital with me – hence his side is quite empty!)
Blue is hospital related stuff, red is my psychotherapy and martial arts practices (which are for reminders only and I’m definitely expecting to go to everyone during treatment!!) and orange is for social stuff.
I also use the built-in reminder app on my phone, as well as Google Calendar. Sometimes when my friend wants to accompany me to chemo instead, I make an event and send them an invite.
Hope it helps!
Lynn
I haven’t used any of these personally. But depending on what you want to achieve you might like to try Penzu, DearDiary or even TheOpenDiaries
I’m about to go through the same op as you, just had SLNB to see if they need sorting further. Hopefully not.
