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Ladies, I'm starting to think I've turned into a paranoid, neurotic hypercondriac.
Have appointments through next Mon (17th) for head CT scan and Wed 26th to see Cardiovascular Surgeon about the splenic artery aneurism that was discovered during chest CT scan. Am trying not to worry about that either appt. and wish I could just chill out and relax, but seems my brain works in overdrive whether I like it or not (and it's definitely a NOT).
I'm hoping all my symptoms are side effects of anxiety which have plagued me since the allergic reaction I had to Docetaxel and have got worse post chemo and will, in time, subside. Having said that, I've just restarted my Tamoxifen and not sure that will help me feel much better in the short term
Seeing my GP on Wednesday so will ask for her advice, although the thought of more pills, if that's what's on offer, is just.....urgh!
On a different note, hair is thickening up and growing, eyebrows are fast returning, eyelashes sprouting too. Leg, underarm and lady garden all making rapid reappearance.
4 days post radiotherapy and skin is pretty good, just slightly pink but feels a bit sore/tight internally so carrying on with exercises same as after MX.
Hugs to everyone undergoing rads, post chemo surgery, those troubled by lumps/bumps that appear in the night, hot flushes, dizziness, nausea (have those too), third boobs or any other problems.
For everyone else who is cracking on with life - a massive thumbs up from me xx
Have appointments through next Mon (17th) for head CT scan and Wed 26th to see Cardiovascular Surgeon about the splenic artery aneurism that was discovered during chest CT scan. Am trying not to worry about that either appt. and wish I could just chill out and relax, but seems my brain works in overdrive whether I like it or not (and it's definitely a NOT).
I'm hoping all my symptoms are side effects of anxiety which have plagued me since the allergic reaction I had to Docetaxel and have got worse post chemo and will, in time, subside. Having said that, I've just restarted my Tamoxifen and not sure that will help me feel much better in the short term
Seeing my GP on Wednesday so will ask for her advice, although the thought of more pills, if that's what's on offer, is just.....urgh!On a different note, hair is thickening up and growing, eyebrows are fast returning, eyelashes sprouting too. Leg, underarm and lady garden all making rapid reappearance.
4 days post radiotherapy and skin is pretty good, just slightly pink but feels a bit sore/tight internally so carrying on with exercises same as after MX.
Hugs to everyone undergoing rads, post chemo surgery, those troubled by lumps/bumps that appear in the night, hot flushes, dizziness, nausea (have those too), third boobs or any other problems.
For everyone else who is cracking on with life - a massive thumbs up from me xx
hi
I have just got back from having my LAST rad no more to do
, no more hosptials or appointments to go to untill i get called back to see ONC, which i dont know when that will be!!.
Lisalouw, i found a lump when i was in hospital one time, and was sent for a scan straight away, it turned out to be a cyst, they told me it would be very unlikly to be a cancer lump due to the fact i was having Chemo, but i was in such a state they got it checked out for me, so i know how you are feeling, i wont say dont worry, because untill they tell you what it is we will allways think the worst, i hope they sort it out for you quick.
I have just got back from having my LAST rad no more to do
, no more hosptials or appointments to go to untill i get called back to see ONC, which i dont know when that will be!!.Lisalouw, i found a lump when i was in hospital one time, and was sent for a scan straight away, it turned out to be a cyst, they told me it would be very unlikly to be a cancer lump due to the fact i was having Chemo, but i was in such a state they got it checked out for me, so i know how you are feeling, i wont say dont worry, because untill they tell you what it is we will allways think the worst, i hope they sort it out for you quick.
Lovely to hear some good news Lisalouw. And, thanks for reminding me of your purple head Maire. 
hi
well just a quick one to let you know i am still here , only 3 more Rads to go i finish on Mondday, then not sure what happens after that as no appointments made for any follow ups yet, but really looking forward to no more hospital appoinments every day, SE from Rads i have none except triedness,
I am taking Tamixofen since the 14th may, and the SE effercts i have so far are dizzness, hot flushes and both my hands go numb from the wrist down this morning it was quite painfull so going to make doctors appointment today see if there is anything else they can put me on as i dont want numb hands for the 2 years i will be on it.
sorry not had a time to read all the posts as there was 27 to catch up on, must try harder and keep up.
hope you are all feeling better
Lolly
x
well just a quick one to let you know i am still here , only 3 more Rads to go i finish on Mondday, then not sure what happens after that as no appointments made for any follow ups yet, but really looking forward to no more hospital appoinments every day, SE from Rads i have none except triedness,
I am taking Tamixofen since the 14th may, and the SE effercts i have so far are dizzness, hot flushes and both my hands go numb from the wrist down this morning it was quite painfull so going to make doctors appointment today see if there is anything else they can put me on as i dont want numb hands for the 2 years i will be on it.
sorry not had a time to read all the posts as there was 27 to catch up on, must try harder and keep up.
hope you are all feeling better
Lolly
x
Hi everyone.
I'm still having problems with dizzy spells and extreme fatigue - they come and go and I get no warning beforehand. They are accompanied by a rapid draining sensation through my body, as if I may faint or something, which is horrible. All blood tests have come back fine and I'm off Tamoxifen at the moment for another week so perhaps not that causing the problems. My Oncologist has prescribed antibiotics as my temp. was slightly up on Friday so could be an ear/chest infection as I had pain in my throat when I breathed in, also in neck and collar bone area. She is arranging a head CT scan just to be on the safe side, although she did plenty of balance/strength tests and didn't think there was anything to be concerned about, just covering all bases I suppose.
It's been a beautiful sunny weekend here in Wakefield, W. Yorks but I've not been out to enjoy it because of these stupid dizzy episodes - the heat and brightness from the sun doesn't help
Anyway - 4 more rads to go and I'm done. Skin has held up well, just a slight pinkness but not sore or anything. Will keep on with the Aloe Vera Gel for a couple more weeks after too.
Keeping fingers crossed that I suddenly pick up and feel good as I'm due to go back to work 1st July
Best Wishes to All
Michelle xxx
I'm still having problems with dizzy spells and extreme fatigue - they come and go and I get no warning beforehand. They are accompanied by a rapid draining sensation through my body, as if I may faint or something, which is horrible. All blood tests have come back fine and I'm off Tamoxifen at the moment for another week so perhaps not that causing the problems. My Oncologist has prescribed antibiotics as my temp. was slightly up on Friday so could be an ear/chest infection as I had pain in my throat when I breathed in, also in neck and collar bone area. She is arranging a head CT scan just to be on the safe side, although she did plenty of balance/strength tests and didn't think there was anything to be concerned about, just covering all bases I suppose.
It's been a beautiful sunny weekend here in Wakefield, W. Yorks but I've not been out to enjoy it because of these stupid dizzy episodes - the heat and brightness from the sun doesn't help
Anyway - 4 more rads to go and I'm done. Skin has held up well, just a slight pinkness but not sore or anything. Will keep on with the Aloe Vera Gel for a couple more weeks after too.
Keeping fingers crossed that I suddenly pick up and feel good as I'm due to go back to work 1st July
Best Wishes to All
Michelle xxx
Hi everyone, so much for the sunny day we were ment to have. hertfordshire has been cold and grey all day. Marie - made me laugh...i have been depsperate to dye my 1cm of white hair, but my sister did point out that i was likely to dye my head insted. almost surprised she mentioned it before i did it! sisters eh! Mind some of the hair is black. i have never been black!
to anyone still feeling down, it does get better and you do get fitter. I am just back from a few days visiting my son near Chester, and surprised myself by how much i was able to do, walking horseriding , staying up late! Even 2 weeks earlier i dont think i would have done so much, but it just creeps up on you.
to anyone still feeling down, it does get better and you do get fitter. I am just back from a few days visiting my son near Chester, and surprised myself by how much i was able to do, walking horseriding , staying up late! Even 2 weeks earlier i dont think i would have done so much, but it just creeps up on you.
