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I'm in the 'whatdyoumacallit' club too! Can never remember the right word for things. I've been back at work since last April and I know that I make small mistakes all the time, especially if I'm rushed. I find myself double and triple checking everything that leaves my desk. I'll finish a report, triple check it, then leave it until next day and then fix the mistakes I missed before finally sending it. Luckily my work have been great and have never put pressure on me. I tried to explain it to my manager and she likened chemo brain to baby brain. Hardly the same, but at least she understood the concept. I find I get anxious about stuff that didn't used to bother me too 
Oh, should have also said - congrats to Mollie on the puppy 
Pics on facebook once he/she arrives please!
Someone once wrote "hell hath no fury like a bald woman" and when I was having chemo that made me smile. But I guess I usually 'get my own way' by biting back the fury and making sure I know as much as I can about whatever it is and asking my questions without beating around the bush. And then asking them again to someone more senior. And repeat. Had to do a lot of that with my dear, old mum. I feel very strongly that as patients and patient's families we need to advocate for ourselves to make sure all is well. When staff are so busy it is easy to be ignored. But sometimes I do think a bit of fury goes a long way LainieG 
BTW Peta I am getting annual mammos. My first I also saw the surgeon who did an exam too, but next year (all being well) I will apparently be seen in a nurse-led clinic. I am hoping to have my other boob removed (for symmetry and for risk reduction) in the next few months so I guess I'll be getting just a quick fumble from the nurse come September.
LainieG that is SO rubbish! Not only did you waste a weekend in hosp with all the worries that comes with being in, they wasted the cost of those extra nights for no reason. It happens all the time though, esp on the weekends. Makes my blood boil. I'd have threatened to self-discharge. Then the doc who arrived to do paperwork required to let you walk out would have to review why you're still stuck there - either resulting in you getting away home, or at least finding out what's going on so you can then choose to stay. I'm glad you let the doc know you weren't happy though 
Hi Murphy. I have to agree, most people have no idea do they? I was telling my manager about my back pain the other day and she was exactly the same as your colleague. I have a pre-existing condition that would probably have deteriorated when I got to menopause, but after a year of zoladex I'm now osteopenic and the deterioration has kicked in 5-10 years before it would have done. It's very dispiriting to think that the daily pain I have now is probably only going to get worse. Though I AM still grateful that these treatments exist and are available to me. I actually envy people who have no idea - they've been lucky not to have been touched by cancer, I certainly wish none of us had been. By the way, have you looked at exemestane in your AI research? My onc has said he'd like me to move onto it at some point from tamoxifen. It seems to have a different mechanism of action from anastrozole and letrozole, so perhaps it's side effect profile would be different?
Lymphoedema ladies, I don't know what to say, other than to send hugs xx
LainieG, I like the sound of nestling in a cosy bedroom, especially at this time of year. I imagine David is waiting on you hand and foot Fingers crossed that the dizziness passes soon. Take care xxx
Hi LainieG, so sorry to hear your woes. I can't imagine how dispirited you must feel, but your treatment plan is going ahead apace and that can only be a good thing. Smaller bust = chance to go shopping for new clothes? If that's your thing? I can't remember if you were in the wig or scarf camp last time? You'll have rocked the look before, you can rock it again! Yesterday was lovely and bright over here, but today it's gray and dull. Here's hoping for some more nice, crisp spring days for you to enjoy really soon xx
So sorry to hear about your dad Junash. Sounds very similar to my mum, she had had enough by the end and then just slipped away. It's still a shock when when it happens though. Take care xx
Jingo - well done for ploughing ahead with holidays despite your lymph problems. I do the same with my back, I figure it hurts at home it may as well hurt somewhere far more exciting I don't think BCC allows us to post stuff about companies, but I have a long list of insurance companies that I picked up from another of my online groups. I'll message you on here xx
