Hello,
I have just been diagnosed this week and am due to have my op on the 17th aug, wish it was a bit sooner really as i would like to just get on with it.
I have heard that you are not supposed to use chemicals on your skin, ie: Hair dye, nail varnish, fake tan, hair removal cream etc, can anyone help with this as i have always used these products, do i now have to go completely natural?.
Thankyou.
Hi Suffolk girl, I am in Norfolk so not too far from you! So sorry you have had to join us. I think not using chemicals applies more if you have to have chemo - obviously hair dye not good if your hair is going to fall out etc. You should wait 6 months after chemo before you use hair dye with amonia in again - apart from that I am unsure - I would think nail varnish is ok - yet again tho, chemo can affect your nails - sorry its not a positive response! Good luck with the forthcoming op - ask away if you have any other queries xx
Thankyou for replying, i will wait and see what happens then, i dont know yet if i will have to have chemotherapy or radiotherapy, i suppose i will find out once i have had my operation.
Hi suffolk girl - really sorry you’ve been diagnosed. Glad you found the site. D’you mean specifically in relation to the op? if so then no i haven’t heard that (other than no nail varnish during the op because the medical team need to be able to see the colour of your skin under the nails while you’re under )
If you mean during treatment afterwards then i agree with Debs.
Wishing you lots of luck and love
Lynn
Hi suffolkgirl
Welcome to the Breast Cancer Care discussion forums, I hope you will find them a great source of information and support.
I’m sorry to read of your recent diagnosis, I’ve have given here the link to our Resource Pack, which is specifically for those people newly diagnosed and is filled with information to help you better understand your test results and the various treatments available.
breastcancercare.org.uk/heal … tionId/82/
I hope you find this helpful.
Best wishes Sam, BCC Facilitator
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis! You will find this forum a great resource. When you go into hospital, you shouldn’t wear nail varnish, the sat’s probe won’t be able to measure through varnish. Also, I was advised no talcum powder or body cream as it can stop the marker pen from sticking. Haircare with chemicals during and after Chemo is best avoided, I use organic baby products. Hope this helps unless you are thinking if there are Links between these products and bc. There is a lot of thought on that and it very much depends on your personal philosophy. Good luck. X
Hi suffolkgirl
I too go in for my operation on the 17th Aug it’s very frightning isn’t it? I find this forum is very helpful as other people have been in the same situation I’m going to hospitak today for results of biopsy and decision on which op. Keep strong we all havr to and think positive good luck kath1954 x
HI GIRLS sorry you have to join this club but the ladies on here have been a tower of strength and information to me i was dx in march 2010 and had my op 31st March followed by chemo ( onto last one now woo hoo ) and then rads in Sept . Up to now i haven’t been too bad with side effects and it is doable just take one baby step at a time and concentrate on each treatment at a time as it comes and you will get through this . It is such a shock when we all look and feel so well to have this upturn your life but with loving family friends and all these ladies who are my inspiration we will move on from this .good luck with your op for the 17Th Aug and you can message me anytime with help for future treatments or a chat if you want to . I have just avoided talc . things with parabens in them and have used aluminium free deodorant since diagnosis ( biosen ) Morrison’s have it on special for £1 if there’s one near you and haven’t needed hair dye again yet but have been told that natural or henna dyes are OK after hair starts coming through Take care and hugs to you all xxx Julie
Hi Suffolkgirl
I am also in Suffolk, in Bury St Edmunds. I have had most of my treatment at the West Suffolk. If you would like to chat or meet send an e-mail and I will be happy to send my phone number. I am coming towards the end of my treatment, having had WLE, 6xchemo, mastectomy and recon - just have radiotherapy to go. So may be able to share some info with you?
Jacqui
Thankyou so much to all of you who have replied to my post, it is so reassuring to know that there are other people who know how i am feeling etc, i suppose i panicked a bit when someone told me that they thought you shouldnt use any products on your skin and hair, as i must admit i am a bit of a beauty product addict, i think i will probably try to find natural alternatives anyway.
I was quite surprised that i had to stop taking my supplements that i always take for hot flushes, i usually take Black cohosh and Femerelle, which has soy isoflavines in. The nurse also told me to stop taking Garlic, which i thought was supposed to be good for you.
Still at least i will save some money!.
Thanks again. xxx