Anyone In the derbyshire area?

[Guest user]

Thanks emma,had hair cut today,number 3!! eeeek! feels very strange,my hair has always been my pride and joy so felt abit sad but being practical as I think waking up to clumps of hair on my pillow would be very distressing.love loz xx

[emma251]

Hi Loz,

Pleased to hear the scans were clear earlier this week. Yes I think having hair cut shorter is a great idea. I had a bob and didn't have it cut but wish I had. You may also be lucky to have your hair grow back your dream colour. Mine has come back exactly the same texture and colour. Hope all goes well with the oncologist appointment next week.

Emma x

[Guest user]

Hi ladies,have decided to get a headstart tomorrow and visit the hairdressers,maybe a number 5 or 6,no point in having colour and looking a bit like shirley hair ( eastenders) yes!that attractive!! so I think this will make me feel better and also it wont be so distressing when it starts coming out,does anyone think that this is a good idea?..I have short hair now anyway but its high maintenance colour and I know you cant have colour for 6 months after chemo so this would make sense..hugs all around..loz xxx

[Guest user]

Thanks Alex I will let u all know how I got on not there till 4-30pm fingers crossed all ok xxxxxx

[AnnieK68]

Hi Girls,

First of all, good luck tomorrow Purple - will be thinking of you x

Thanks for the replies re meeting up - I'll get my laptop out tomorrow to see if I can work out a best date etc!

Love to all

Axx

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Hi everyone,karen,I havent met my oncologist yet,have meeting with her on 6th feb to organise my first chemo,not sure ofmuch of the terminology on here but I expect I,ll pick it up along the way!any tips on chemo will be much appreciated girls! hope you are good today and look forward to meeting you all soon....loz xxxxx

[browneyes43]

Hi Purple

Name of oncologist has been removed because I forgot we can't put professionals names on here. But yes, he is great and really puts you at ease. Hope the results are good for you. I have been lucky on that the only extra scan I had was an ultrasound of my liver after the chemo which sent my LFT's quite high. USS was normal and LFT's settled as quick as they rose.

Ahhhh the joys of chemobrain!!!

Karen xx

[AnnieK68]

Hi Girls,

Loz - Good news about our CT & MRI scans, I'm pleased for you. Alex is right, it gets much easier with a plan!

On a positive note, I'm going to send a pm to everyone trying to get us all together! - hopefully I will remember to send it to everyone, please don't be offended if I miss anyone off ... It's the chemo brain!

Axx

[Guest user]

so glad you feel more positive today.excellent news the ct and mri are clear!promise its gets so much easier when you know what you are facing. like ami says, one day at a time.been thinking of you today,take care and keep posting!love alex xxx. ps hope everyone else is ok x

[Guest user]

Hi Karen I've got the same oncologist I have Herd some lovely reports about him I'm at back at the royal this we'd for ct scan results xxxxxx

[browneyes43]

Loz

So so pleased for you. How is your oncologist? Mine is lovely and so approachable.

Karen xx

[Guest user]

Hi Loz
So very pleased you feel more positive after today. Now you know what's ahead you will find the strength to cope. Remember - one day at a time - just get through that - tomorrow is another day!
My thoughts have been with you today.
Ami xx

[Guest user]

Hi girls,thankyou all so much for your messages,just back from derby royal,felt like running out the door while waiting,its not such bad news as I was expecting,saw a lovely surgeon,having chemo first in the hope to shrink this thing and then surgery to remove lump and clear out lymphs,got an appointment for 2 weeks today with the oncologist and then it can begin,I know its still crap that I have this but the ct scan and mri scans were clear,major result for me! the lump I have is higher up than my breast,deep inside my chest wall in the muscle,all breast tissue though and lymphs too,feel more positive today for sure,and I know the chemo isnt going to be pleasant but I will get through it...love to all hope youve had a good day...hugs all around xxxloz

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Hi every one I'm 41 , be great to meet all u lovey ladies I don't work at the mo I was runnin a pub but had to give it up due to being diagnosed so I can meet anytime, o go for my ct scan results this we'd fingers crossed all ok xxxxxx love n hugs to u all xxxxxx

[Guest user]

Hi girls,thanks to all for the welcome and sorry you are here too,it would be fab to have a meet up sometime soon,am so nervous about tomorrow,will be so glad when monday has been and gone,gone from working full time in a job I love to this awful situation,till tomorrow big hugs to all xxx

[emma251]

Loz, so sorry to hear you news but the posts say it all and the website will help support you. Thinking of you tomorrow.

Annie,So pleased you are over the worst and just think every day now you will get stronger and stronger.

I live in Lichfield but drive. I normally have a day off in the week so hope we can arrange to meet up.

Emma xx

[browneyes43]

Hi Loz

Nothing prepares you for the diagnosis and waiting is the worst part of it. Once you have a plan of action you will find the strength and ability to face treatment head on. I am just past my first year anniversary and look back and marvel how I did it (mx and chemo).

I am Hilton in South Derbyshire and am 44yrs (my 43rd birthday was day diagnosed). Hopefully any meetup I will be able to attend as I work full time but do work at home during the week.

Karen xx

[AnnieK68]

Hi Girls,

I'm through the worst me thinks!

Welcome Loz, sorry you're joining us, I hope your appointment goes well tomorrow x

Alex, I love the multiple posts - made me smile! Good luck on Thursday x

Amanda, hope you are doing ok? Will try and give you a shout if you are around?

Axx

[Guest user]

hi loz, yes lil ones keep you focused(and a great distraction)my boys are 14 and 6.im in oakwood derby so not far from you. definately a situation you never want to find yourself in but we got to do it! even worse when yo have had preventative surgery. sorry to hear about that:( please let us all know how your app.goes tomorrow. where are you having treatment? fingers and toes crossed for you!will be thinking of you hugs, alex xxx

[Guest user]

I,m in melbourne and I drive too,would love to get together with any of you ladies,supporting each other is a fantastic thing xx

[Guest user]

Hi alex,lovely to hear from you,yes feel a bit lost at the moment,its the waiting thats the frightening part I think,I hope I feel better after tomorrow when hopefully my treatment will have been discussed and ready to start,I am a strong person and have a beautiful little grandson "jake" and another grandbaby on the way so they are my focus,and will keep me strong,would be fab to meet with you and others soon,you are even youger than me,arent we in a terrible situation,it really is a massive shock,and I,ve had my ovaries removed and a hysterectomy to prevent this..anyway strength and support will pull us through...big hugs..lorraine...( call me loz though!!) xx

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sorry! got carried away pressing submit!

[Guest user]

hiya loz! sorry to had to find us but a big welcome.hey, 48 is young!(im 42)the forums are fab for support especially where you are now in the waiting room. its the pits isnt it? keep posting and ask anything, someone will always have an answer.wishing you all the very best for your results tomorrow.you honestly will feel better when you have a treatment plan. keep popping on this thread as we are all pretty local and are hoping to meet up in the near future. you would be very welcome. love and hugs, alex xxx

[Guest user]

hiya loz! sorry to had to find us but a big welcome.hey, 48 is young!(im 42)the forums are fab for support especially where you are now in the waiting room. its the pits isnt it? keep posting and ask anything, someone will always have an answer.wishing you all the very best for your results tomorrow.you honestly will feel better when you have a treatment plan. keep popping on this thread as we are all pretty local and are hoping to meet up in the near future. you would be very welcome. love and hugs, alex xxx

[Guest user]

hiya loz! sorry to had to find us but a big welcome.hey, 48 is young!(im 42)the forums are fab for support especially where you are now in the waiting room. its the pits isnt it? keep posting and ask anything, someone will always have an answer.wishing you all the very best for your results tomorrow.you honestly will feel better when you have a treatment plan. keep popping on this thread as we are all pretty local and are hoping to meet up in the near future. you would be very welcome. love and hugs, alex xxx

[Guest user]

not sure if I am in the right forum or is this one for the young girls?? I am 48 and was diagnosed last monday with bc,had an mri a ct and another biopsy this week,results of these tomorrow...terrified but I am strong,I live in melbourne,south derbyshire..this is my first day on here so not too sure how to go on!!..would be great to hear from any of you...hugs to all

[Guest user]

Yea we will mummysboob good luck with ur appt to 🙂 xxxxx

[Guest user]

That would be lovely Drabble 🙂 xxxx

[Guest user]

hi all,im from ripley derby,finished my treatment end 2009,had my recon last
year at the derby royal,would be happy to helpyou ladies if your having yourrecon at derby dawn x

[Guest user]

eek! everything crossed for u hun. i have app.thurs with my surgeon and consultant. trade stories with u thurs eve!! chill out this wkend! love alex xxx

[Guest user]

Hey up Alex havin treatment at derby royal, yea go in wed for results fingers crossed xxxxx how u doin? Xxx

[Guest user]

mornin A! special! like it!hope you r doin ok?should be ironing as im not working til pm but cant seem to get motivated.where you having treatment? is it nxt week you get scan results? alex xxx

[Guest user]

Good morning everyone looking forward to meeting u all shame it's not under different circumstances but that makes us special xxxxx

[Guest user]

morning all! would be great to meet! im happy to fit in with anyone going thru or recovering from treatment? love alex xxx

[AnnieK68]

Hi Emma,

I'm fully FEC'd up now thanks!! Had my last chemo on Monday.

My first GP appointment with my lump was exactly a month after getting married! Didn't see that coming!!

SE's & injections willing, I'll try & call Amanda to get the ball rolling in the next couple of days.

Axx

[emma251]

Hi Annie,
Sounds like a plan.
I just got married in November, can't believe it's happened!

Hope last Fec goes alright. Is that your last Chemo or have you got to have a different drug?
Emma x

[Guest user]

Be lovely to meet up with u all 🙂 xxxx

[AnnieK68]

Hi Emma & Nonsuch,

I'm a Burton girl really, just married a Derby Chap (8 months ago) - Mum still lives just south of Burton off the A38!!

I'm sure we can all meet up 🙂

Axx

[emma251]

Hi
I live in Lichfield finished my Chemo a year ago and would be happy to meet up with any of you in the area
Emma x x

[nonsuch]

I've been having treatment etc between burton, derby and Bham QE and live near Lichfield, so just down the A38 from you. I haven't yet met anyone in person on this journey so would be happy to have some real BC friends as well as the virtual support. I had my dx, mx and DIEP recon near end of last year.. Im in recovery mode now so not back at work yet.

[Guest user]

Hi hun yea I'm doin ok thanks sweetie xxxx

[AnnieK68]

Hi Girls,

Thanks Alex - hopefully, I'll be human again over the weekend!

Hi Karen, it would be lovely to catch up and know what it's like a year down the chemo line!

Amanda, hope you are doing ok?

Axx

[browneyes43]

Hi folks I am Hilton South Derbyshire. Just had my first surveillance mammogram having had MX abd chemo last year

Karen xx

[Guest user]

yay annie!! well done you! hope the (last) se,s are tiny!! love alex xx

[AnnieK68]

Hi Girls,

Would live to meet up with you both (& anyone else around Derby).

I'm just hitting my Doldrums from final FEC with my gcsf injections starting tomorrow for a week 😞

After that I have all the time in the world!

Axx

[Guest user]

hi purple, have pm,ed you. alex xxx

[Guest user]

Hi I'm about 10 miles from derby I was just wondering if any of u lovely ladies are near me , where we can get together and offer more support to each other? I can drive so don't mind a little drive to meet up 🙂 xxxxx