Breast Cancer Now Forum

Lady H, what a bugger of a day youve had bless you.  Best I can say is hysterectomy was the best thing I ever had done, so if that’s the outcome of all the dramas you’ve been through, get it over and with and enjoy the time off work.  Guess all you want is answers now, hang on in there and you can keep the big knickers as long as you need them.   Janey, hope your lovely girl is doing well and recovering.  I suppose it’s a very anxious time for you especially her being so very far away.   I’m the other side of two large glasses of vino having had a stressful day so excuse any typos.  Himself is doing ok but is in a lot of pain and it’s taking it’s  toll on him and though it sound selfish me too, I’m  Not the worlds best nurse and whereas he was sweetness itself with the nurses, ate everything put in front of him, me trying to get him  to eat even a piece of toast, well, you’d think i was trying to poison him, though have to say it’s tempting.... ... View more

Yay Janey, so relived for you.  Obviously virus not good but much better than a clot.     Lady H, you’ll beat hospital now so probably won’t see this until it’s  over and done with, sendin* love via 5he 5her to you xx   himself managed the best night last night since  the whole thing started.  He’s back in a great deal of pain this morning though and unlike the nurses I can’t persuade him to eat anything.  I’ll leave him for a few hours then insist, the amount of drugs going into him it’s imporatant he eats whether h3 want# to or not.   Thank you all for your support.  Hope you’re all enjoying the lovely weather.  They’ve been forecasting  rain here for the last few days but it’s still back to back sunshine xx ... View more

Really quick pop in as not in Long  getting himself home from hospital albeit armed with a carrier bag of drugs.  Pnemonia and other infections all under control but got a course of antibiotics and steroids, plus muscus drug, 3 types of painkillers and thankfully bottle of liquid morphine and extra strong inhalers, with that lot plus his normal drugs we both hopefully we get some sleep tonight.  They said he’ll in in considerable pain for some time and needs complete rest for a while.   Oh Janey, so sorry, what a worry and so far away,  couldn’t get further. So glad your sister is close at hand, that’s some comfort at least.  I’ll be sending good vibes down under xx   Lady H, I’ll be tucked into a flap of the big pants tomorrow along with I’m sure all the rest if the fluffy Willows xx ... View more

Evening all, and thank you all for your lovely kind words of support,   Finally home from hospital with a large glass of vino in front of me, it’s been a long long day, left here just after 10am this morning.  Firstly, inr is the thickness of blood, His has to be thinned by taking warfarin, his count needs to be an Inr count of around 2.5, higher the count the thinner the blood so 5.8 was extremely dangerous, he was highly likely to suffer internal bleeding, and that’s without a moving broken rib.   As they said last night, pneumonia, Lung and chest infection, heart rate very erratic very high temperature, plus after X-rays they’ve found rib actually broken (not just cracked) and trust him in two places so the bit inbetween the breaks is freewheeling around, hence the excruciating pain plus the danger of damage internally.  They said there’s not usually anything you can do to repair ribs it’s just time but in this case it’s risky so he needs to see a bone specialist  though not sure what can be done.  He’ll see specialist tomorrow.  In the meantime he’s on an antibiotic drip, oxygen mask, morphine every two hours plus another drip (not sure of what) and various other drugs to try and regulate his heart.  He’s still in a lot of pain and breathing not too good but a much better colour.  I have to say they really are looking after him.  They did say lucky he got there when he did.     Going to finish vino then make a sarnie and try and get some sleep.  Thank you all again for caring xx   ... View more

Update - hospital just phoned me.  Theyve admitted him to the acute medical ward, pnemonia, infection, Inr 5.8 (should be 2.5) scan in the morning to check for internal bleeding.  So much for the gp saying rest and take painkillers.   Did you all watch the wedding?  Loved her dress, thought it was stunning, enjoyed the whole wedding though  think the American minister made the most of his role, the look on the faces of the guests made me laugh, not really the British thing xx ... View more

Aw, thank you for comforting words.  No Janey, of the two people I could have asked to take me over to the hospital, one is away on a glamping weekend, the other is at a party tonight.  All himself’s friends will have a pint or five watching the football.  My sister is in the States as her daughter there is very poorly, mind you,  she lives in Wales so not exactly on the doorstep for lifts.  Just poured a large vino, probably not the best thing to do but got to toast the bride and groom xx ... View more

Hello all,   Hope you’re all enjoying this lovely sunny day.  I’m having a pretty bad day.  Enjoyed watching the wedding and was thinking about dinner when Himself took a turn for the worse, phoned 111, spoke to a doctor and once  again an ambulance arrived within 10 minutes.  Here for over an hour doing various checks then phoned doctor back at base.  Eventually they decided to take him in for an emergency chest scan as may have bleeding in the lung (broken rib, on warfarin). They advised me to stay here as the nearest A&E is several miles away and said by the time he’s sorted it will be late and if they keep him in I won’t be able to get home but if they don’t keep him in they will get him home.  I feel awful just sitting here not knowing what’s happening to him, times like this I get so angry with myself for losing my nerve driving or i could have followed on and waited with him even though he didn’t want me to. Xx ... View more

Thank you all so much.  Appointment not until 2.50pm, hate late appointments, much rather morning ones.  Still for once it suited me.  Himself worried me this morning, pain was much worse and he was a horrible colour, couldn’t even sit up to drink a cuppa.  Phoned gp surgery, duty doctor called back.  He reckons its a broken rather than cracked rib and is sending a prescription for strong painkillers to the pharmacy for me to collect. Will see how he goes after taking them, not really happy but guess got to give it a while before I call back.  Might take a couple myself before boobies get clamped.   Whst gorgeous weather, looking good for the wedding tomorrow.  Such a shame I’ve had to tell Harry and Megan himself and I won’t be able to make it after all due to busted rib.  Just hope they forgive us, know they had seats right at the front with our names on x  ... View more

Fingers crossed hunky postman/woman/person will turn up with your pass to the Neddie paddock tomorrow Jobey xx ... View more

So happy and relieved for our lovely Clair.   Himself is no better, moaning and groaning every time him moves.  He’s most comfortable laying completely flat on his back.  Gardener came today for the fortnightly grass cut, heard the sinister moans coming from he open window, I explained and said, it’s ok, Im going to put a pillow over his face soon.  He then told me the story (very Midsomer murderish) of how his father was found dead sitting in his chair clutching the remote control and for a while his mother was under suspicion of doing him in.  Thankfully after post mortem natural causes were found.  Must be careful what I say in jest in future xx ... View more

Yay Clair, now, dont be greedy, save some hay for me or even better, you lot eat all the hay just save me the vino when I join you hopefully in a couple of weeks.  Seriously lovely lady so so happy and relieved for you xx ... View more

What a b*gger Lady H, hopefully you won’t have to wait longand also it won’t clash with lobbing balls dates.  Good that they’re pretty confident it’s thickening due to tami but best to be reassured.     Yes, of course Himself needs checking, and of course you’re right about men being so flipping stubborn.  I’m sure if they realised how much extra stress they were causing us they'd give in before things got really bad.  Hey ho, it is what it is, that’s his favourite saying at the moment.  Think I might throttle him soon,  his groaning is driving me demented xx ... View more

Sorry with late good luck wishes Helena but it’s been a traumatic morning.  Not sure what time  your appointment is, but hope it goes/gone well xx   Himself décided to get the hedge trimmer out first thing, next thing I know he was lying on the drive groaning clutching his chest.  Rushed out in dressing gown thinking the worst.  Thankfully not his heart this time but (we think) broken rib. He just heard a loud crack and was in agony.  Managed to help him inside.  He’s in a lot of pain, no way can I get him to hospital and of course he won’t let me call doctor.  Assuming it is broken rib I’m following advice on nhs website using my chillows.  He’s ok if he doesent move an inch or breathe, cough or heaven forbid as he found out sneeze! Xx ... View more

Lee, good news about brain and bones being clear, will be sending love and positive vibes your way on 24th when you have those pesky nodes removed.  Let us know when you’re home, we’ll be right by your side virtually if not physically xx   Charys, I can’t work it out either but sure you must be 10,000, it’s only right and proper,  so just suck it up, take a bow and wear your crown with pride xx ... View more

Sure you’re right Jobey, no news is good news, still, a letter confirming it would be nice.  Here’s hoping both you snd Clair get your tomorrow.     One time at I was at the  breast clinic there was a man, I really felt for him, sitting there surrounded by women, at least we could all feel the “sister vibes”.  Today there were 3 men waiting to be seen.  Until quite recently I hadn’t realised just how many men it affected. ... View more

Hello all,   Was hoping to see a post from Clair saying she had got her results today and all was well, maybe later as probably still at work.   Had my appointment at the breast clinic this morning.  Appointment was 10.30, got seen at 11.40.  Never mind, I’m feeling so relived if a bit sore.  Discharge is nothing to be concerned about, just something that apparently happens from time to time after rads.  Lump it turns out (we think) to be a cebsceous cyst (I am prone to them). Had a local anathestic and had it removed.  It’s being sent to the lab for checking but they’re pretty confident that’s it’s nothing omninous.  Just the mammogram on Friday to get through then the wait begins.     Its a glorious sunny day here and really warm so going to make a cuppa and sit in the sun for a while and enjoy the feeling of relief and make the most of it until headache and hot flush time later.   Hope all you lovely lot are ok, it’s been very quiet on here last few days, even Lacy H is conspicuous by her absence, hopefully busy lobbing balls about xx ... View more

Hugs Clair, as you say, hopefully no news is good news.  Nothing worse than waiting.  Let’s hope it arrives Tomorrow with the all clear so you can enjoy the weekend xx ... View more

So glad you enjoyed your meal with your bestie Lady H, and sorry Colin has been suffering (you tooas a result)  with the heat.  When it’s cold at least you can make hot water bottles, add layers to bed etc but it’s so difficult to cool down.  Very restrained of you ajaney just having a mini magnum.   Dentist was just a check up.  Still trying to talk me into two crowns, but at nearly £300 each I’m dealying as long as possible, and that’s with Denplan insurance cover too!   My sister is flying off to the states on Tuesday to visit her daughter who is still very poorly.  They have ruled out a stroke but still running tests to find out what’s wrong with her.  Although she has very good medical insurance cover with her job she’s getting concerned that it  won’t cover everything.  We’re so lucky here with the nhs.  Sister is coming to stay with me Monday night as her flight is from Heathrow and she lives in Wales.  Will be nice to see her if only for a few hours.  Just hoping I get a good result at my appointment at the breast clinic Monday morning so I can relax and enjoy the evening with her.   Still hot here, really muggy tonight, the heatwave seems to be hanging around in our corner of the country, had to dig out all my summer clothes, shave legs and paint toe nails, legs now caught the sun so not snowy white so expect now I’m all prepared weather will change and ill be back covered up again xx ... View more

Good morning all,   Quick pop before heading off to the dentist.  It’s still hot and sunny here though wasn’t so humid last night in bed, mind you, flushes don’t take account of the weather, still coming every hour regardless.   Hope you all have a good day xx ... View more

Ha, our hedge trimmer is cordless, Himself is more worried about me loping bits of myself off rather than damage to the hedges.  Somehow I always seem to cut myself when chopping/peeling veg so I’m banned from using the electric carving knife.   Double glazing man popped in earlier.  Great news, only pane of glass needs replacing not whole unit, will get back to us later in week with price.  He’s a friend so will fit us in as and when,  we’re easy as know he won’t overcharge.  Really odd thing is that we hadn’t noticed, the glass it cracked on the inside only not the outside pane,  very strange!   Almost time for a vino on the patio, it is a bank holiday after all xx ... View more