& me Tuesday! I have 15 days-how about you? X
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They only wanted me using e45 when I had my chat at planning scan. I was supposed to have more of a sit-down induction on Monday but there was a power cut at weekend, a delay in getting machines running so it was more of a whisk me through scenario! And yesterday felt hurried too. But that may be just the contrast from chemo. They do ask if you have any questions at start, so will try and ask today, though it’s a late afternoon appointment so they may be a bit behind. I don’t really know what to say though to be honest!
As you say, we are recovering from chemo so that will be partly it. And I have had multiple infections of course 
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I have ten: 5 full breast and 5 boosters on lump site
Ps doing Vicky Fox yoga again at 12 today. There seems to be two booking systems/ sets of classes , it’s weird. I was going to try the weekend one that you do , but couldn’t face a new booking system! Small things defeat me these days, ha ha!
@Kara I’m on the October chat too but I was also told just to use E45 which is different to some of the other ladies on the October chat! I don’t start until the week after next only had my planning appointment yesterday and feel exhausted from that 
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Yes by all accounts it’s not quite such a nurturing experience! When I asked about creams ,they asked me what I usually use and I said Aveeno, and they said to continue with that. But don’t apply cream less than 2 hours before radiotherapy. I’ve heard all sorts of other more intense creams being mentioned on October thread, but I might just stick with Aveeno, unless it gets bad.
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Have a lovely class! I didn’t even know there was one today! I think it’s the difference between ones she does elsewhere & her own classes. I’m trying to do Sunday & Mondays x
Hi ladies. I have 5 radiotherapy sessions in total, had one yesterday and today. I was told yesterday that as long as the moisturiser doesn’t contain any oils and is fragrance free it’s ok to use. I already had La Roche Posey from when I started chemo so have continued with that. Hope it all goes ok for you x
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@whataloadof I failed with yoga today! Couldn’t get link and then when finally got in the sound was so low I couldn’t hear anything! Anyway, I discovered you are correct, those were classes at another centre, not her own. So I’ve managed to sign up for one of her own classes tomorrow, and will see if that goes better for me! Xxx
Ps went out for a walk instead!! Not complete exercise fail 
Different trusts, different advice again!
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Marvellous to get out-very wet & windy here. Oh no about today but I may see you tomorrow then as I’ve signed up for that one too! X
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I start on Monday for 15 days (no bank holiday for me 
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You’ve been through the mill with infections cutting chemo so your poor body is probably wondering what’s being thrown at it now! Try and rest as much as you can xx
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@kara Is it the “heavy liquid” ME fatigue that makes you feel like you’re about to turn into a puddle of skeletonless mush or something new and worse? I’m sorry this is also being horrible for you, could you contact one of the breastcancernow nurses to ask about your skin as it seems so early to be having problems. I think you said you had a lot of involvement in the armpit - where is the skin struggling? Have you recovered from the infection and finished the antibiotics? I’ve thought about you all so often but didn’t like to intrude.
I had a pet scan Thursday before Easter but still waiting for the results, which is terrifying. In some ways I’d rather not know but I don’t want to push myself through a load of treatment that isn’t appropriate when everything is tiring and a long drive. Had a wisdom tooth out this morning and supposed to be having another one next week but enjoying the garden when it’s sunny and been listening to some good books. Feels like I’m pretty much healed from surgery but still weak and tired so trying to spend most of the day in bed and just have a little walk in the afternoon. Hope radiation is kind to everyone, I’ve read that you can request only female staff if that helps.
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Hi @zebramoon lovely to hear from you. Glad you’ve been able to enjoy the sunny days and some good books, but very sorry you have to have dental treatment. I really hate dentists, but I guess next time I go it might feel like nothing after all the stuff we’ve been through lately!!
Really hoping for positive news re your results, it’s so horrible waiting , isn’t it. Xxx
Me neither, rads do not believe in holidays it seems! My schedule is weird : I only have 10 ,but as I start on a Wednesday , I straddle 2 weekends.
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Hello hello sorry I haven’t had time to read and catch up on everything after/during my dad’s funeral but wanted to give good news that I am now out of op and have come home.
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Really sorry to hear about the passing of your father, glad you’re out of surgery safely though. Must be really hard to be going through the mill physically at such a difficult time.
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I have no idea what fatigue is what after everything, I admit.
Yesterdays radiotherapy felt a bit easier… i guess I am adjusting. The skin is a, little pink on the whole area being treated but I always have had sensitive skin so no great surprise. They suggested taking antihistamine for the itching.
I finished my antibiotics for c. Diff and also a second bug they found (geez) though my partner now has diarrhea and I am a bit nervous it’s just going to keep going round 
and getting him to see a doctor is a task I don’t have energy for 
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Oh I am so sorry to hear about those issues I hope they clear up soon! And for your partner too, without you having to spend energy on getting him to the Drs (impossible task!!)
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Thank you! Yes it feels never ending at the moment my father in law was at a and e on Sunday and saw a Dr for the first time in …20 years so that was super super scary too! Anyway only.way is through I ma afraid so trying to get through as best as possible. How are you doing? X
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