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Vicky, I totally understand you - remember the good times & that she'll be at rest. My Aunt said of my Uncle's passing that "Gods need was greater" - very profound. Thinking of you & yours Axx ... View more

Vicky, Sending you a big, big hug - Sarah Louise has said it so well & I too will pray for a peaceful passing. Take care Axx ... View more

Hi Clare Just had a surreal moment following a little meltdown tonight (1st Onc appointment following active treatment is due on Tues) - I went into to the garden and saw a single Clare-drop!! Not the ones I planted earlier in the year but an old one that I can't remember them ever flowering - hope its a good sign! Axx ... View more

I know the countdown well - you'll soon get there! I can't believe I finished chemo over 12 weeks ago! Axx ... View more

Hi Janice, I've had chemo whilst still taking antibiotics - I think they are interested in your temp not being too high and your neuts too low. Make sure that you drink plenty of fluids to flush the FEC through your system - if I remember correctly, it's the 'C' that can irratate your waterworks. Hope you are feeling better soon & no 2 goes well for you. Axx ... View more

Hi Dotty, Sorry to hear your news. I can empathise with you feeling that you had your head around things and now everything has been shuffled around. When I first had my DX, it was WLE & SNB then rads. I went for my results then it was not enough clear margin and grade 3 - so second WLE, chemo & rads were needed. Chemo although not nice is doable and I'm sure you'll get a lot of support from the ladies on here. I hope all goes well for your clearance, I'll be thinking of you Axx ... View more

Hi Girls, I hope everyone is ok? I'm getting back into work at the mo (& secretly enjoying it too!). Just tending to do 9 - 3 but my confidence is coming back! My boss nearly died of embarrassment today - a non-exec board member came to see him and asked if he'd got a new member of staff! Boss replied - no Anne's starting to come back to work very abruptly (I found an excuse & left the office). Silly old s** then came out and told me he had realised as I don't look the same!!! The phrase don't try to dig yourself out of a deep hole comes to mind! My boss complained to the CEO - ouch!!! Jay - I hope your Mum got on ok today - it is a worry for you. Glad the Midlands treated Ricki well but such a shame for your DiL. At least it's the hen party that went wrong & hopefully not the wedding! Don't worry about your Nanna Naps, do what your body says! I've only just started to feel more energetic this past week! I'm still very dubious about what I can achieve without burning out - I'm not going to push it until after we get back from hols in a few weeks. RevCat - yes, I was very tired at the weekend! I don't know if you read my FB post about Mum complaining that the dishwasher wasn't working as the pots were dirty ....I'd only just filled it up!! Bless her I know she's 82 but it was very hardwork coping with her and not being as energetic as pre-BC! Oh yes, I had an only a mother can say comment ... When I struggled to get up after sitting down for a while ..... that's all that weight you've put on!! Anyway, enough of my ranting - I hope everyone is doing ok and getting back to normal. Love to everyone Axx ... View more

Sending love & hugs to CM too - Hope all gets better soon. Like Twinky, I'm.missing your posts too. Axx ... View more

Hard to believe but it will get better, just remember your not on your own. Have you joined the April chemo thread? I'm on the September one - you get a lot of suppport from girls going though similar times as you. It's strangely nice to know others are going through the same side effects as you! Axx ... View more

Congratulations Clare! Happy Easter to you and the Claredrops! Axx ... View more

Hi Susy, Sorry you are feeling rough still. It does sound that the antibiotics having given you a dippy tummy. I recently had for a rads infection and that upset my tummy too. Unfortunately, when we pop a pill for one thing ... there are usually a host of side effects that follow! Perhaps it would be wise to talk to your Onc before your next chemo to discuss GCSF injections to keep your neuts up throughout your cycle. The more you explain your side effects from the chemo, the more your team will be able o help you. Hang on in there, you'll get through it all in no time. (I thought it would never end when I started in September but finished chemo 12 weeks ago!) Take care Axx ... View more

Hi Sascha, I'm in the UK but thought I'd bump you up the pages in the hope that someone will come along to help you. Just wanted you to know that your not alone. Axx ... View more

Get you Jay!! I'm really pleased you've been out to the pub, life will come back to you even if it's slower than you'd plan! Sorry to hear about the limo - that is so unfair. I hope that the bride went on to have a good night though. Rads is tough! Don't worry your not on your own - I've got my sister, brother in law & Mum here, I'm struggling to keep up & keep everyone happy! I think it's that I'm expecting I should be at pre-BC energy levels! I hope that your Mum's legs get better - maybe something to mention to the nurses? Fingers crossed they should be able to help. Have a good weekend Axx ... View more

Sheil, Jealous!! Sorrento has been on the list for ages but not got around to! We've two fortnights booked April & Oct so no holiday left for the summer 😞 Have a lovely time Axx ... View more

Cauli, Please phone your Breast Unit on Tuesday, you can't go through this torture until your appointment! Like Alex, I am shocked that your hospital could tell you had BC by a phone call! Take care - you are NOT being a drama queen, we are all here for you. Axx ... View more

Susy, I was usually feeling worse from days 14 - 18, my count only managed to go above 1.5 for two chemos out of 6! We are all different & react differently, don't let it worry you too much Axx Just re-read Lulu's post and would agree take paracetamols but monitor your temperature. I always thought we shouldnt have them but found that it was ok as long as you are careful! ... View more

Hi Susy, I think it all depends on your "newt" count - I had neutropenia in Oct went in with a count of 0.09, was there for 4 days. They finally let me home at 0.5. I think that the logic is you are sometimes safer at home from catching other infections. I wouldn't worry too much just take it easy & rest well - if your temp rises, obviously call your unit. Hope you are feeling better soon Axx ... View more

Hi, I'm not sure what area you live in but there is a new service that is being introduced called 111 - you can call and be given medical advice and either seen by a doctor/nurse as required. It's running aside the 999 service for non- emergency advice/treatment. Axx ... View more

Morning Girls, Jay, it's lovely to hear from you - you sound more like your old self which is good :)) The boys should have good time in Nottingham. Most people up here go to Brighton!! I didn't use Aloe Vera as I could tell I was going to have trouble on the aqueous cream, so didn't risk it. From what I've read it sounds good though. From what we've read on FB, Lil is doing ok, I think she had a few days in hospital though. Her sister visited from the states and they went on safari last weekend - it sounded lovely. Have a lovely weekend Axx ... View more

Hi Elke, I just wanted to say hi and send you a (((hug)))! I'm 44, no kids but i had similar pathology to you too. When I read your story I could relate to it although my OH was the widower. He lost his wife 4 years ago (she was my best friend), we married last June & I was diagnosed in July - great timing not!! My active treatment is now over and we are starting to build our life back again! The advice from Kitty & Libralady is spot on, the girls here are so supportive & helped me so much throughout treatment. All I would say is my head got very sore when my hair was about to leave - it was such a relief to have it shaved!! Take care & good luck with your journey Axx ... View more