CK its l9vely too see you back and hear about all that you are doing. Re crying - geez as soon as anyone says a kind word i cry at the mo! Not me at all but i think i am just letting the emotions i have held in, out. It is a very emotional time and subject. So you cry and dont worry about it. I have started collecting a few photos in an album on my phone. I have not posted publicly anywhere about my BC but i thought, i will keep these photis and msy eventually do a post saying ‘this is what cancer looks like’ . I have amazing bruises on my arm where a nurse decided to get blood from very strange places. However, i find it hard, at the moment, to look at my summer holiday photos, where i looked tanned and healthy with shiny hair!! It will soon be Summer again. Lots of love to all xxx
Aaawww Jencat, I’m not really much of a crier (well not before all this) but I think I’d have struggled holding it together.
Cherry, loving the sound of the black fox fur headband! I agree in some ways autumn/ winter is best, soon everyone’ll be Wearing woolly hats, can’t get away with it in the height of summer!
I am so glad we are doi g this in Autumn/winter too. You watch winter will be roasting!!
Ha ha ha yes probably the hottest on record!
It’s very warm here today! Just been to the beach for a walk and an ice cream, so taking it easy!
Ck - good luck with your charity event today! You are a superwoman!
I’m day 3 post chemo 3 now - the prolonged course of steroids seem to have averted my usual day 2 crash. Dizzy and tired with hot sweats but mobile and able to cook and eat. Anti nausea will wear off tomorrow afternoon so that will be the true test!
Jow - how was they chemo moon? Hope it has refreshed you.
Take care all, cx
Thank you for the kind words re my Prevent Breast Cancer charity night last night! It was a huge success but dont yet have a total.
I got emotional when everyone came in but had a meltdown when my school friends came in from travelling all the way from Fleetwood.
Thr support was overwhelming but I held it together after that little blip. Will let you know what amount was raised and thank you to those who have sent a cheque, its very kind of you!
Anyway, after a hectic week organising I went for bloods today hopefully resdy for chemo 3 tomorrow.
Glad you are coping well Cathysid! Ive joined Beschwood Cancer Care Centre on an 8 week course. Each session includes 45 mins one to one counselling, 45 mins therapy incl massage, reiki, reflexology or mindfulnesd, then lunch and a group chat. Its not too far from you either in Adswood Stockport.xx
Cherry, how are you doing you foxy lady?? Its really windy here in Cheshire tonight and the leaves are everywhere. Last night was a huge success, amount raised will follow.xx
Jencat, good luck with chemo. Thinking of you.xcx
Ali
Tears again last night when all my regulars came swarming in bit then was ok for the rest of the night. Hope you are well and getting ready for next chemo which will hopefully be easier than first.xx
Meesh
I did panic when I had a full house but have a great team and soneone to host so I didnt have to do much. Its good to know that I can help towards reseach into stopping BC in future generations.xx
Hope you stsying out of the wind ladies.xxx
Hi CK, sounds like you did an amazing job and had a great evening! Good luck with your 3rd chemo tomorrow hope it treats you kindly. I have my second one next Tuesday (so am intruder from the October forum) did you find much difference between your 1st and 2nd treatments?
Well done CK- sounds like you had an amazing night and that your efforts will go towards helping our daughters and others.
I had a lovely chemomoon- was so invigorating to be by the sea, and my cough disappeared.
Despite taking a box load of drugs, I managed to forget the omeprazole. My glass morphine bottle cracked and leaked over everything including my nightcap and wig! And I left my pillow with silk pillowcase at the hotel.
I have my postponed Look Good Feel Better course tomorrow- I was ill last time. I’ve got such a lot to do though before chemo number 3 on Wed afternoon ( I’m still going through a phase of needing to sort/clean/declutter everything- bit like nesting pre baby arrival but with some notable differences). People still telling me how well I look- despite me not bothering to wear make up anymore. That tanning moisturiser must be working wonders. But sometimes I want to say thanks, but I do feel really rough!
It’s been great to have a few days of feeling ok this time round, but I’m still not looking forward to number three. I am so looking forward to being halfway through though.
Hope you are OK Cathy once antiemetics stop and all the best CK and others for tomorrow’s chemo-CK have they sped you up (I thought you were a Wed girl like me?)
jo x
Hi Jo
I can choose Mon/Tues or Weds are depends on when I need to see Onc.Hipe cycle 3 is better for you.xx
Meesh
Cycle 2 seemed more manageable for me but I guess every cycle can be different. I tbink whichever thread we are on we will all benefit…so you arent intuding.xxx
Cherry
Thank you for your donation which will gelo towards future generations.xxx
Ck well done for your fundraiser amd for coping so well on the night. Goid luck tomorrow and i hope number 3 is even kinder than 2. You are my chemo guru!! I am having number 2 and recapoing on all of your advice again.
Jow it s you and me on Wednesday. I feel tired but definotely feeling better than last week. Glad that this time i have my mouthwash and gel from my gp - to cope with sore mouth - if it happens again. I also have Life Mel honey which i am going to start taking the day after treatment for 12 days. Hopefully it will boost my white blood cells and prevent any infections. Please God it will do the job!
Sleep well everyone xxc
Hope chemo 3 is kind to you today CK.
Also good luck tomorrow Ali and joe.
I’ve found it a bit better this time round - finally seem to have the nausea under control. It’s day 5 and I’m home alone considering whether I have the will or strength to go to the shops and walk the dogs…not feeling very motivated but not feeling like I’m ill enough not too!!! Hard to know if I’m just being lazy.i think I just Can’t be bothered!
Slightly daunted by the thought of packing by Saturday for a week in the borders but I know the escape will be worth it. It will also help with my parent guilt from hiding in my bedroom all week and not seeing enough of the kids. Letting that guilt fly away…
Cath x
Well, should have stayed in bed! Felt like I was drunk in Sainsbury’s - couldn’t think straight or decide on anything, kept stumbling about - got some funny looks! Was terrified about driving home, only a mile but should not have been behind the wheel. Disaster! Staying in bed again now until I am sure I’m ready for the real world! Or at least going out accompanies with no responsibility for driving. 
Look good feel better only had a 1 month wait in Manchester maggies. I’m going 31st October x
Well done getting through your third one jacqui x
Chas and dave i’ve messaged you x
Glad you’re all managing your chemo, must be good to know you’re halfway through. I keep thinking that after my second session next Tuesday I’ll be a third of the way through. My first session they gave me anti-sickness through a drip prior to chemo, this time round I have meds to take beforehand, bit worried they won’t work as well as the drip. I was pretty good after chemo 1 (just a bit foggy headed for a couple of days) want the same again please, but worried it won’t be ?
Hello ladies, I’m still checking in and reading all your stories, with fundraising, chemomoons, wig tales and things that you share (I’m terrible for doing this at night when the kids are asleep and then worrying about everything…must address this bad habit!).
Good luck for tomorrow for number 3, Jo and Ali x. My third round on Friday, all being well (dread having it and dread not being able to have it lol!!)
Sleep well all
Michelle x
Round 3 for me tomorrow too - not really looking forward to it but is the last FEC so should be a bit of a familiar pattern - will hibernate until about day 8! Not been on here much as having problems with the surgical sites from the 2 ops - interesting that some of you wonderful ladies have your surgery after chemo and some before. Not sure how they decide these things. Here’s hoping for we’ll behaved veins tomorrow for the epirubicin - good luck to all xx
Number 2 for me tomorrow Michelle. Goid luck mrs meoww hope number 3 treats you well xxx