Breast Cancer Now Forum

My mum was diagnosed with bc at the age of 89 and secondaries some 3 months later in pelvis and several ribs. I can,t knock the NHS and her onco for the treatment that she has received and is still receiving at 94 years old . I tend not to read too much into stats as they are not 100% accurate and are a snapshot at a given time. It,s good to debate though ! ... View more

Snowdrops out in full bloom, lovely Claire you are always on my mind xx ... View more

A lovely, lovely lady who will be sorely missed. Xx ... View more

Totally agree with Alto, was a huge privilege to share just a snapshot of these amazing people's lives. Xx ... View more

So sorry to hear about your mum, please accept my heartfelt sympathies. The memories of her will be with you always x ... View more

I miss this thread and the laughter and sometimes tears that it used to bring. Clare was awe inspiring and I will never forget her. ... View more

Will never forget Clare who was just one totally amazing lady. Thank you Clare where ever you are now for letting us all into your life for just a brief moment, have loved, laughed and cried along the way but will never forget the way that Clare faced up to the inevitable and made the most of the time that she had left, words fail me now as the tears take over, all that I can say is my thoughts and prayers are with her family at this sad time but Clare,s star will shine brightly in the sky always. Xxxx ... View more

Thank you for updating Jane , kind of guessed what was happening as Clare has always been such a prolific poster and I feel privileged to have shared just this snapshot of her life since Xmas. I!m pleased that she is safe and comfortable now and my thoughts are with you, your family and ultimately your amazing awe-inspiring sister xxx ... View more

So sorry to hear about yet another tragic loss of life.My heart goes out to you and family, friends and all who knew her and out of personal experience can 110% endorse what you have said about having regular smears x ... View more

Cold, wet and windy here Claire, but following you as I have done over the months has filled me with warmth and love from all who post on here , you're truly an inspiration to many, xx ... View more

Soo pleased that you had a fantastic day, you,ve shared so much with us all, thank you for the laughs, tears and words of inspiration that will stay with me always. Xx ... View more

I guess you can call me a lurker having never posted on this thread but I have followed this thread from day one. This thread has moved me so much ,more so with the latest postings as sadly Claire,s time on this beautiful planet is drawing to a close. We all have to face death at some point as harsh as it sounds it is sadly the one thing in life that we cannot change but I,m sure that all posters and followers on here can take a lot from Claire,s story as if ever there was one inspirational lady that will be with me for the rest of my days it will be Claire, her zest and love of of life has never waned and I know that has been felt by all who have posted and followed this thread so avidly. That's all I can say really, am not great with words but just had to say something (finally) hope your time left Claire is surrounded by your loved ones as you wish just as your virtual life on this forum has been surrounded by many people who have never met you but actually have heaps of love for you. Xxx ... View more

I,m totally in awe of your strength of character Clare and just love reading your posts, massive über hugs to you xx ... View more

Hi Jessica, my mum is in a similar situation to your mum by the sound of it. my mum was diagnosed with a similar size tumour in September 2010 , it had also grown through her skin and she hadn't realised the seriousness until blood started to appear on her bra and nightwear, she,s 92 by the way!!!! In July of this year she was diagnosed with bone mets in her hip, pelvis and several ribs with signs of it on her upper spine. She was always really strong for her age and could easily out walk me but obviously things have changed dramatically. she is on Letrozole and it has done a fantastic job of shrinking the breast tumour to almost non existent and the oncologist has said that it has probably also slowed down the bone secondaries. She does have side effects taking the Letrozole but is coping well and her spirits are good. For her bones she is taking Bondronat and is also tolerating this well. Like you I thought the worst and was frightened and I suppose deep down I still am scared of what the future will bring but it is true that ladies with secondaries in the bones can go on for many years as it can be managed. My mum has had radiotherapy which has really helped and she no longer suffers with the severe pain that she had prior to diagnosis. She has shrunk and she was never tall to be begin with but it just makes her all the more cute! Can,t really say anymore apart from her courage and strength of character never ceases to amaze me and I love her with all my heart just as you love your mum xx ... View more

Hi, my wonderful mum is 92 and was diagnosed approx 15 months ago. At the time the surgical team were happy to go ahead with surgery as like your mum she was otherwise fit and healthy, in fact would put me to shame! As the tumour was quite large they put her on femera to shrink it before surgery,this has worked brilliantly however we discovered in July this year that mum has secondaries in her bones so we are now just fighting to keep it at bay which seems to be going well thus far and managing the issues that have arisen with the bone mets through radiotherapy and medication. I,m full of compliments for the medical team that are looking after her as I know that they are doing all that they can regardless of her age and fitness, hope I have helped o put your mind st ease ... View more

My mum has been on Femera for almost a year now. She has gone through some painful episodes with her joints but this does seem to getting better. She has been diagnosed with bone mets unfortunately but they have said that these are perhaps a couple of years old and that the Femera has done a good job at stopping the progression. Her breast tumour has all but disappeared again thanks to the Femera plus it,s her birthday today and she,s at the grand age of 92, love her so much! ... View more