Breast Cancer Now Forum

Oh dear Kim - such sad news that you have gained your wings and left us all behind as you soar high into the skies and become the brightest star tonight.  Rest in peace dear ducky x   Etenal rest grant unto her O Lord and let Perpetual Light shine upon her, may she Rest in Peace,Amen.     ... View more

Time for lots of candles to be lit I think Sivam x ... View more

Sorry to read this - I lost all my hair in 2011.  It was extremely thick and when it came back it was much darker and thiner.  I too am on Letrazole and stopped dying my hair to give it a chance to recover.  Perhaps a good hairdresser could advise?  Perhaps lighter streaks rather than full head hair dye might help. x ... View more

Wandered back into the woods to light a candle in the Chapel for for a dear friend from the "starting chemo in august 2011".  It is very quiet in here, lots of empty tents and it looks like Pierce Brosnon has been taking liberties in the JK bar.   I will take a quick patrol of the perimiter of the camp and tidy up where I can.  This place saved my sanity back in 2011.  Brightest blessings to all who read this. ... View more

I too have passed through the dark dark woods and into the land of NED.  Eternally grateful to SCACO for starting this thread - at the time, as I started treatment, it was quite truthfully the only thing that kept me going through some of the darkest sleepless nights.  On more than one ocassion I had my husband asking what I was laughing at whilst I sat at the computer.   Many hours I have spent patrolling the perimiter fence with dear faithfull Buggerit by my side and the larger of the flamethrowers.(kept in the store room at the back of the JM bar)  making sure that the gremlins stayed on the outside and the sleep fairies on the inside.  Leaving jam jars full of "neuts" outside my tent for those that needed them.  Flying the two fingered flag about our tents and climbing up up up into the Yew trees to the lovely feather lined nests.   I am still waiting for my "cherries" - reconstruction done last year but needs further work until it can be considered a replacement boob - work in progress.   Life is good - and like I kept saying to myself, and anyone else that listened "this too will pass" and it did.   But I stand quietly beside the bluebells in the glade and remember the ones that travelled the path but fell beside it.  Never forgotten, x ... View more

I was told it was a myth that black nail varnish would protect your nails and help to keep them.  It will certainly hide the discolouration that can occur.  Mine were fine during EC but the T took them and they lifted from the nail bed to reveal very soft new nails underneath. ... View more

Back for a quick visit - dragged out the flag with the two fingered salute on it and now flying it at half mast above my tent next to the lagoon.  RIP AnnieK68 - another angel has her wings.  Fly free lovely lady. xx ... View more

Like RevCat - I don't post on here much now.  So sad to see another Woodie leave.  My two fingered salute flag is flying at half mast on my tent, next to that lagoon in the woods.  I will visit the JM bar later and drink a toast to her memory.  Dear Anne - you left a lovely message on my facebook page thanking me....it was a pleasure to know you and you will always be in my heart.  Sleep well angel x ... View more

Remembering Clare (Potmaid) - it's now 2 years since you got your wings and too many friends have now joined you.  I planted over 100 claredrops in my  garden this spring and thought about you whilst I did. ... View more

I had a lovely afternoon in the woods, dozing in my hammock outside my tent.  Sleep fairies dancing all around and the sunshine dappled on the ground through the canopy of leaves above me.  I had a nice weekend away in the land of NED - went across to Whitby with hubby and the dog.  Lots of walks on the beach and drinks in various bars - none of which were a patch on the JM bar.   Dog looks too tired to walk the perimeter tonight and I've not seen any sign of gremlins for a few days.  I shall waft the sleep fairies off into the evening air and hope they alight on those that need them.  ... View more

I went through Chemo in 2011 - I had 8 lots, 4 EC and 4 TAX.  Tried the cold cap once but found it very uncomfortable and just before 2nd chemo I started shedding hair by the handful and decided not to use the cap again.  I adjusted very quickly to having no hair and wore a very good wig that I got on prescription (ask your BCN)   Best tips for going though (or getting through) chemo?  Keep a diary, get a good thermometer and take your temperature twice a day (if it's high for more than a couple of hours ring the chemo unit as it is a sign of infection)  Be kind to yourself, don't try to be a hero, if you are tired - rest.  The effects of chemo build up and you will have rotten days that pass.  Plan treats for your "good" week and don't eat your favourite foods as they won't taste the same. ... View more

Wow, such a long time since we started this thread.  It's now over three years since I was diagnosed with stage 3 lobular breast cancer that had spread to 11/13 lymph nodes.  At the time I thought it was the end - but instead it was a beginning.  A roller coaster ride at times but met some lovely people along the way.  Certainly appreciate life more these days.   I've been back to the dark dark woods and prepared a lovely nest for you Sivam - gutted that you have to go through Chemo again but you are such a positive person - a real inspiration to me!  Two fingered flag has been hoisted again and all gremlins frazzled with the super charged flame thrower.  Caught a couple of sleep fairies and gently persuaded them to reside in a jam jar in the nest waiting for you to arrive. xxx ... View more

Returning from the land of NED for a quick visit to the woods to check on the nests in the old Yew trees.  Need to get one ready for Sivam.  Also going to light a candle in the chapel.   I have just had my 3rd cancerversary - and now over 2 years of living in NED.  Hair now longer than it has been for about ten years - growing it just because I can!  Although I do think I am probably a bit too long in the tooth to carry this look off.   Love Sandra's glade - a very welcome addition to the woods.  Just going to check that the JM bar is well stocked and then a quick patrol around the perimeter with buggerit by myside and the jumbo sized flame thrower incase we spot any gremlins.   Whilst I am here I will put out some glitter to see if I can tempt some of the sleep fairies back into the woods.  And hoist up the two fingered flag above my old tent! ... View more

Spire Healthcare (amongst others) offer MRI scans privately. You don't have to be referred by your GP. Hope your worries turn out to be nothing! ... View more

Hi Jennywren - I have a shell prosthesis which covers my smaller boob. They will have a selection of solutions for you to try. Make sure you wear a normal bra and a light coloured t-shirt so that you can see how it looks under clothing. ... View more

Claredrops are out in my garden - I will never ever forget Clare xxx RIP ... View more