Hi @Camy_Radika
So lovely to hear from you and that you are doing so well. Well done for losing the weight, I’m still struggling. I’ve increased some exercise like walking but feel rough after my Herceptin injections, luckily I have only 2 more to go. I still have some chest pain but I’ve seen a physio who said I have a trapped nerve in my neck and a lymphoedema who said I don’t have that. One of the nurse who does my Herceptin injection said it’s probably radiotherapy and could take up to a year to feel better😔
I find it hard to pick up weights, one shopping bag at a time takes forever. I wanted to get on with some weight training but it’s so sore.
I had my annual mammogram last week and they said it will probably 4 weeks for results due to holidays. A letter in the post if all ok and a phone call if they need to see me. I was warned there could be a call back due to scaring showing on the image which they want to do extra checks on.
I did a Moving Forward course a few weeks ago and eventually met 4 lovely ladies who live more locally and 10 others within 20 miles. It was such a great course, very flexible with lots of time to chat and share our experience. A breast care nurse came to answer our questions in the second week. I would highly recommend it if you haven’t done one already. (Virtual and face to face).
I’m on Letrozole and due another Zometa infusion mid October. I wa shaving so many issues with Letrozole, aches and pains in my joints, hot flushes (loads between 7pm and 7am and some so hot I just couldn’t cool down), my sleep was horrendous, I tried Sleepio app (free for cancer patients) but it didn’t take into account my medication! I intimate areas were sore and painful. I had been referred to a Menopause Specialist on the NHS but after 4 months waiting I decided to pay privately. I booked on Friday and saw her Monday. I was prescribed Fezolinetant/Veoza on a private prescription to combat hot flushes, within 4 days the severity had reduced and now 6 weeks on the frequency also. She also asked the GP to prescribe lowest dose vaginal oestrogen in the form of Imvaggis (internal) and Blissel (external). Eventually got them from GP who wouldn’t prescribe without a specialist letter. I feel so much better now.
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I’m also having some more counselling with a local lady who I spoke to during Covid. She’s so lovely, I’ve had 2 session so far and feel more positive than I did with all the session with the previous counsellor.
I had my leaving assembly at work and officially finish on the 31 August. (school year end). It was lovely to see al the children and staff, two others also took redundancy and early retirement, we’ll be meeting for coffee! When I sat in the hall, I thought I miss this then realised I couldn’t remember hardly anyone’s name, how on earth could I teach. I regularly volunteer at the local foodbank and on this forum which keeps me busy. I enjoy giving back and lucky to be in a situation where maybe I don’t have to work. In a year or so I may decide I want to work again but probably not in a school.
Off for a few days in Shropshire soon so something to look forward to.
I hope everyone is doing well.
Love to you all 