Watching The Emoji movie with my little poorly boy. Been off school for 2 days with a bad cold and cough. Tucked up on the sofa for a snuggle.
Oh misy keep going with rads. You will soon get there. Good luck with next step. I was fortunate enough that my hospital had it’s own radiotherapy car park that was free.
I only had to send in CV for interview so didn’t have to mention it. Think I will discuss situation at interview. Its at my local doctors anyway so can’t really hide the fact !
Hope you enjoyed your duvet day Heather. I had one onight Friday with my youngest when he was ill.
Hope everyone else OK on this cold. Wet horrible day x
I think I’ll do the course it’s not really something I had wanted to do but I’m desperate I’m obsessing over silly things. I travelled miles and miles at the weekend to a farm shop to buy organic chicken and eggs (chicks not fed growth hormones) only to find out they (and most organic chickens) are fed a special organic feed that contains soy!! So I binged on cake and sugar in my diapair I worry about chicken but scoff sugar that is also supposed 2 be a big cancer causing food. I spend hours reading bottles in the supermarket isles on cleaning products, soaps etc and don’t buy anything I was in Tesco for almost 3 hours the other day on my own just reading.
My swollen fingers with the use of the glove had started getting a bit better it also could be that more time has passed since radiotherapy but then stupidly I burnt my arm on steam from boiling egg pan and it has flaired my hand up quite swollen and sore but my follow up at the lymphadema clinic to learn massage is next week.
Oh and I know it was a few days ago poor Treehouse was getting angry and wound up but have you had this one yet???
My associate can’t really call friend said my cancer is from my mobile phone in my bra (I have never put my phone in my bra, money and even mint polos but never my phone) !! Bit of corse she is right and that will Be why.
Prior to the sugar binge I’d done a good few weeks of healthy eating and was trying the 5:2 diet and has lost about half a stone (of my 3 stone weight gain) haven weighed since my blow out though!!
Was all geared uo for my pip face to face tomorrow and they rand and cancelled on me till 6th feb due to staff illness ? i find it difficult knowing i have to speak to someone re the bc and its affect on me was looking forward to getting meeting out of the way i suppose these things cant be helped
WolfEE, I did 3 out of 4 weeks on the Moving Forward course. It was ok, I am not very social, more of a wall flower and was forced to talk to people which took me out of comfort zone. I got alot out of it, it answered a few questions that were bothering me and offered a variety of help, not that I needed help that much. It was just nice to be in a room with people who had been through it, people had all sorts of issues and hair styles going on! I would say go on the first one and see how you feel. You are not forced to go again if its not for you. I was more of a listener rather than a speaker, some hogged the floor too much and annoyed me.
Mishy, sorry your PIP appmt is cancelled. I was hoping to pick up a few tips from you for mine next Tues!
Haven’t decided what to do about applying for the work from home job. Closing date is 30 Jan so a bit of time. No rate of pay on ad so a bit vague, less hours but min is 15 hrs and could be more if wanted. Might just send my cv (needs updating) and see what happens. Hubby said I could manage both part time jobs for a few months and see what I prefer, that is if it was offered! He got the look from me of are you kidding, working full time!?
Work will be a go slow tomorrow. I tend to have this attitude when they annoy me, do enough to get by but more than shuffling papers. Doing the minimun hours tomorrow and now finishing earlier to use a bit of annual leave. They tried to swindle me out of 4 hours for Bank holiday entitlement for Boxing Day allowance, good job I checked my timesheet!!
Night all
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Mushy, sorry your appointment has been cancelled nothing worse than getting all hyped up ready and then it not happening. It will be stressful having it hanging over you still until the 6th but the try try forget about it until then. Xxxxx
Morning all had a GOOD sleep. Went for 2 walks yesterday. My mum keeps wanting me to walk with her as my dad won’t. And then again with husband in the evening. Total 3km. I know that sounds so pathetic and it’s only a stroll down the road twice but it is a big deal for a cardio patient of 6 weeks.
I then had a mug of horlicks and bath . Reading for 20 minuets I couldn’t keep my eyes open!!!
Woke up once sweating, had a wee and straight back off. So I know I can do it!
Mishy how frustrating. The whole process seems to drag on. I started filling in the form yesterday. Did you all get advise or did anyone do it themselves? I will probably be back at work by the time they come to check on me!
Hi Wolfee. Interesting you should mention mobile phones ?. They do emit low energy microwaves which have a slight heating effect. There is no evidence that they cause bc or brain tumour but there is research going on. I have never put my phone in my bra. Back pocket! Butt cancer??
You are making me feel bad. I have not changed my eating habits at all. For one simple reason I have not been to a shop since November. My husband and mum do all shopping and cooking so I am eating what I am given and appreciate it.when I can drive and shop I will take some control.
Treehouse i got someone to help me from welfare rights a tge lady was a macmillan welfare adviser she eas from local macmillan centre as i thought they would have a bit more experience in these things although citizens advice also have people to help
Yeah H sorry won’t be much help now but Misyangel already gone through the process
Work is something i need to think about hopefully they can accommodate my requests otherwise i will have to think about something else
The sugar debate is a interesting one i have stopped using sugar only drink milk decaf tea or water or the occasional smoothie home made though i do use honey have made granola etc using it but there will be times where i might have a cheeky biscuit it cake how can you not? But i knoe i have significantly reduced its use which is really good for me!!! I try to eat more healthy now but im scared ti look at diets for prevention of cancer i feel me personally could end up with something like ocd im already neurotic about germs even though im finished treatment i still avoid situations sometimes and still cover my mouth and nose if i spot anyone coughing or sneezing ???
Si the diet side for me is definitely dangerous territory im pleased with some of the changes i have made oh a lovely hit drink to help sleep is Golden Milk there are loads of links on it its really lovely so have a look ladues have a good day everyone x
I completely understand your germ issues Mishy. I went to my sons school last week for options evening. I lasted 20 min and had to go outside Twice for fresh air due to flushes. It is parents evening tomorrow and I can’t face crowds and germs so I have emailed for information. In fact I don’t go out much or I just wait in the car. Hospital and gp are my only outings and that has hand rub.
My kids keep picking up bugs. Have missed a weekend with my step kids due to flu and their mum just txt to ask if I have had chickenpox so that doesn’t sound good! ?
Eeek tree house! Chicken pox! Have you had them. Least you are building up your immune system!
Wolfee. We all have our fears and we all need to get to grips with it but you are doing amazing. Half a stone already is fab! A piece of cake will be fine and necessary every now and again. Don’t beat yourself up about it. We can’t be expected to change overnight and be perfect. Baby steps hun x
Hope everyone else OK! It’s horrible here today wet, cold and windy! Just done my couch to 5k and off to walk the dog shortly x enjoy your day ladies xx
Oh Andi. It’s normal and allowed.
Big hugs .what painkillers are you on? Keep them up. It is easier to keep pain at bay rather than get on top of it. If you know what I mean. I know you had a massive op. Be patient x x x
I thought i would share something interesting with you ladies there was a link on here a couple of weeks ago don’t know if it was a post from may but was on October thread too ref links between vitamin D def and bc and how taking it can help in future
I had bloods taken by GP to see if i was anemic, i wasn’t but tests have came back im vitamin D def so need to take prescription strength vitamin D and to continue taking it indefinitely thought it was interesting.
Andi, two weeks is so little time darling hang in there each day there will be little improvements. I think the big change happens week 4 and then week 6.
Stay strong your doing superb xxxxxxx
Buddy my GP wants me to take it long term for the benefits i had a low vitamin D problem before but just to take supplements this is a def ciurse tgen on going management at a lower level i thought it was interesting after reading the link you posted that alit of us could probably help ourselves a little by having it checked and treated so thanks Buddy!!!