Good side effects of B.C. Treatment

[Charys]

Me too!!! A week in Devon walking and I'm the darkest I've ever been tan wise ( apart from the Area of covering with a tshirt after rads lol) I don't get it, I've never had skin that tans that easily...and I did use some low factor cream....but I seem to be picking up colour like never before ? What's that from then, any ideas? 

Edited to add.....just realised I am on the secondary BC pages, sorry I've interrupted as I should be on primary ...but saw this tanning thing. 

[nicky08]

Yes, I found this when I was on Cape. Just a few minutes in the very wishy washy sun we had back in 2013 saw me looking like I'd been away to somewhere far more exotic! I still used a very high factor sun cream just to be on the safe side but got a great tan that year. 

Nicky x

[EJ81]

People keep asking if I've been away! Saw myself in some photos after a day out yesterday and I look like I've been lying in the sun on a tropical island somewhere - if only!! xxx

[Waffles]

Hi EJ,
Me too. I've got the best tan I've ever had this year. I look much healthier than normal. xxx

[EJ81]

Got a new one! On Cape I'm getting a seriously good tan! I'm always careful in the sun. I had it drilled into me by my Mum when I was little! Right now I look like I've been on an exotic holiday. People pay to get this kind of tan!! 🕶🌅

[HelenAquarius]

Love the poem! Very positive vibe :-))
Helen xx

[EJ81]

That is really good GBC. Thank you for sharing xxx

[Carolyn52]

Lovely poem ..think that will strike a cord with all the ladies here.
Come on more good side effects required.

[Barton]

Many thanks for the poem, GBC! Well put.

Hugs. Barton.x

[GBC]

I found this poem the other day on my iPad. I wrote it a year after finishing treatment (mastectomy, full axillary clearance, chemo, rads and hormone therapy) and a few months before my DIEP flap reconstruction in November 2014. I spotted this thread when I had a quick look at the forum again to read some views on having private health scans to check bad boy BC hasn't returned if you feel like you have lots of possible symptoms. You can tell I have become a total (secret) hypochondriac although I hope no-one else realises!

Great thread. So here is the poem I wrote (not something I do very often).

LOST AND FOUND

I've lost my breast
I've lost my body shape
I've lost confidence in my health
I've lost my stamina
I've lost my sex drive
I've even lost some friends
BUT
I've found just how strong I really am
I've found the ability to enjoy the moment
I've found people who really understand me
I've found great respect for my body and what it is does for me
I've found people who really care what happens to me
And I've found that despite the uncertainty of what lies ahead, I have the certainty that I can cope.
I've found more than I lost.

[EJ81]

All those hospital appointments give you time to catch up on your reading! xxx

[HelenAquarius]

Also you can request that all your visitors bring cake instead of flowers 🙃

[Carolyn52]

This thread has slipped down a bit:
Also you can sit in pjs, no make up and unwashed hair and don't have to feel guilty or justify it to visitors .
Xx☺☺☺

[Carolyn52]

Another good effect of treatment ..just thought of it ...online shopping and being able to justify the spending ..either sympathy or medicinal therapy !!
Keep everything coming ladies . Any more good things ? 👍👍👍👍

[EJ81]

I love this thread! We should keep bumping it up so everyone can read it if they need cheering up.

Just think of the savings on razors, shampoo, tampons and  deodorant!

Stillhere - I definitely agree with the treats. I suggested a while back that along with PIP we should get a tea and cake allowance - I think that's where half my money goes!

[Tiger14]

You ladies are amazing! That's all I have to say! If I can channel an ounce of your positivity I know I will cope with this 🐯

[EJ81]

Helen you're not alone. I think I sweat more now! Although possibly not under my arms?!

Thought of good se's too: Genuine excuse to stop and put my feet up. Also a good excuse to treat myself to nice nail varnishes! Plus I have an enviable scarf collection now!

Ellie xxx

[Barton]

Oh Helen, that is a shame! I stopped sweating under my left arm when I had my mx - they took almost all my lymph nodes out, and it must have disrupted the sweat glands too - result! And I stopped sweating under my right arm after FEC-T chemo.

Don't give up hope yet.

Hugs. Barton.x

[HelenAquarius]

only washing hair once a week as coldcapping so saving on hair products.
Helen xxxx

[HelenAquarius]

I still sweat under my armpits! I'm on chemo and barely do anything physical.

where am I going wrong?!

Helen X

[Barton]

Forgot that one - underarm hair! I still have a little but is so thin as to be unnoticeable. Have never been a hairy person (thank heaven!), apart from, now, parts of my index fingers!!!

[Barton]

Thanks, Carolyn - that's a relief!

Hugs. Barton.x

[Blanna]

I know! its definitely a plus for me lol 🙂

[Carolyn52]

Blanna
Just think how much defuzzing time you save !!!
Hugs xxx

[Blanna]

no leg hair/ upper lip hair/ toe hair/ under arm hair/ and foo foo hair!! luckily I still have some eyebrows/eyelashes and my hair on my head! 

 

[julzd]

Thanks carolyn it's will ask tomorrow when I see them x x x

[Carolyn52]

Barton

No u don't stink !

Xx

[Carolyn52]

Jultz
I take cod liver oil daily and I'm sure they stop the joints creaking and if I miss one ..notice the difference but I think glucosamine is the better option as Jeanette and Sharon swear by them .when I run out of Clo will start glucosamine. .
But ...if you are on h and p ..better check first with oncologist what u can take as some things stop treatments working.

Hugs xxx

[julzd]

Does cod liver oil help with aching joints ? X x

[julzd]

No more monthlys after chemo and I don't sweat under arms either even after gym how's that ? Xx

[Stillhere]

Well, I feel in need of constant treats so does indulging yourself count??😉 Also I adore my family more than ever..especially when they indulge me too!!

[Barton]

No underarm sweating, hence saving a fortune on antipersperant! (no-one has told me yet that I stink - Carolyn???)

Also, my hair (what is left - thinned dramatically from what is used to be, but at least it is still there - on Capecitabine), doesn't get so greasy, so much less washing.

Also, my skin is extremely smooth and soft, and no spots.

Hugs. Barton.x

[EJ81]

Good idea!

Hair loss - much quicker getting ready in the mornings and no need to shave armpits or maintain bikini line!!!

Ellie xxx

[Carolyn52]

I was thinking ( dangerous) but we are always posting about our se of treatments but sometimes we have good ones too and it might b a bit uplifting to start this thread for new ladies to the board's.
Right ....I will start:

1. Adcal calcium tablets .....strong nails and regular "toilet" habits.
2. FEC. Chemo .....didn't need reading glasses after treatment ..eyes improved.
3.Vit c ..tablets daily ...no colds or bugs.
4.Cod liver oil tablets ...no creaky bone joints.

Well that's all I can think of.
Hugs xxc