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One week into to last chemo treatment So am going to go for small walks and am going to try and set myself a new goal every day 1st one is when I have my breakfast I've to get a shower and get ready No more Staying in PJS Baby steps Xx 1st ... View more

I lady who was on the ward with me is now palliative care I am devastated BUT I think these words are made for us I am brave, I am bruised I am who I'm meant to be, this is me Look out 'cause here I come And I'm marching on to the beat I drum I'm not scared to be seen I make no apologies, this is me Keep strong xx ... View more

I have started to try and take a small walk each day to build me up for radiotherapy.  met a couple of neighbours they asked me how I was doing  and the crying started it was so embarrassing. Am not used to feeling so vunerable. I suppose we have been strong throughout this chemo journey  ... View more

Am sorry to hear some ladies are having a bad time  Am 1 week into last chemo and I think ive cried more this cycle than when i started chemo  Xx ... View more

Ladies I friend suggest this gel she used it while going though chemo and it help her with her eyelashes. It also has help me I've still got some left they have thinned bit still have some It might be useful to help with regrowth . TALIKA Lipocils Expert 10ml | SKU# UK200006259 £39.00 This is the name of the gel  TALIKA Lipocils Expert 10ml | SKU# UK200006259 £39.00 This is the name of the gel  ... View more

Kirstyh Can you drive the day you get herceptin injection ... View more

I start my herceptin injections in 3 weeks the same time as radiotherapy. But I've to stay in unit for 6 hours after 1st injection ... View more

TALIKALipocils Expert 10ml | SKU# UK200006259 £39.00 This is what you call it ... View more

Ladies when did  you start to loss your eyelashes and eyebrows  My friend give me eyegel to use and my eyebrows and eyelashes are  still hanging in there. Eyebrows have thined alot but still have some same as eyelashes. I didn't put the name of it on the page incase it didn't work but if you know anyone you has been diagnosed if might be useful to them. You start using it about 3 weeks before chemo .. www.spacenk.com/.../ this is the link  ... View more

I second that runawaygirl please make sure you keeping doing your arm exercises ladies they are so important ... View more

Well thats the last chemo done and dusted. Piccline removed as well.  I got my radiotherapy introduction today as well. So i got my boob tattooed as well  Xx ... View more

 I go tomorrow for my final chemo I've  mixed emotions not looking forward to S/E but looking forward to no more nausa and getting the picc line removed. Good luck to anyone else finishing chemo this week xx 💪 💪 ... View more

Well dramaminx you are such a strong woman 💪 💪 💪 I've no words xxxxx ... View more

The men's full.monty live is great as well as prostate cancer is connected with breast cancer So anyone like me that has boys we need to.make them aware to check there (willys) as well Xc ... View more

The men's full.monty live is great as well as prostate cancer is connected with breast cancer So anyone like me that has boys we need to.make them aware to check there (willys) as well Xc ... View more

Cathsin people say the most stupid things to me as well . I just take a deep breath and try to smile at them They have no idea what we are going through My friend list has got a lot smaller since this has happened to.me I only want the people who have supported me through this in my life now Xx ... View more

Ladies Did anyone watch ladies full Monty. I found it very emotional but brilliant. It's funny that they had the same feelings as I have had and said the same things that I have said to family and friends Xx ... View more

Did anyone watch ladies full Monty. I found it very emotional but brilliant. It's funny that they had the same feelings as I have had and said the same things that I have said to family and friends Xx ... View more

Hi ladies Did you use any cream to.prepare your boobs for rads ... View more

Its a bit surreal that some of us are talking about finishing chemo and starting radiotherapy It's been quite a journey for some of you. I feel quite lucky I've avoided hospital & infections SO FAR. Am feeling ok so am going to open a bottle of prosecco I'll not really taste it but i dont care Xx ... View more