Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi Just reading all your new treads on here.Remember all the uncertainty back in November when i had my op. The weeks fly by and now i am on day 8 of 15 radiotherapy You will soon all be on this road and yes the accepting of our situation does get easier .Be patient and think of only whats happening to you now or it does overwhelm you. This site is so useful to rant if needed and if advice needed the nurses are lovely and reassuring. Jacqui ... View more

Hi Mand Wow day 11..not much longer. I am day5 today and thick fog to battle with.Over 70 miles return trip by car...hubby drives but not easy route. Lots of strange feelings boob wise.Stabbing,hot,uncomfortable but all doable Sorry about your sore.what /when did that start,is it since radiotherapy? I am using aqueus cream to moisturise. Must say sleep improving .Thats a relief. Jacqui   ... View more

Hi everyone on the January radiotherapy treatments. Well at last i am on track with you all. Start my 1st treatment tomorrow Phoned to ask when i start as CT  was done 2 weeks ago. Hospital say my  dates all posted the 8th January and 1st session 11am tomorrow.Glad i phoned as would have been distraught messsing them about and loosing my slots for the next 3 weeks. Do keep posting as its good to know what might....happen Jacqui ... View more

Hi.Was interested to read you too on Citalopram.I started about 8 days ago so should soon be more in control.I have had anxiety attacks and unable to eat....the latter severe and scarey.My Gp says stress and has done all my blood tests and nothing scarey there.This is/was one hell of a shock to us all and sadly so many more to follow us.I have felt in tatters mentally.I too on Tamoxifen but we know we need it so must persevere. gOOD LUCK jACQUI ... View more

Hi Lizzy During these past 2 weeks i have been experiencing anxiety attacks and my Gp has given me Citalopram.Like you i wanted to be sure these were ok as i also am on Tamoxifen.Have you looked at the information leaflet of your tablets as it will tell you on the leaflet of Tamoxifen which other tablets not be be mixed with.. Jacqui   ... View more

Hi Mands Well just back from planning and scan.All went ok.was very stressed re the uknown expereince,But no problem.No dates yet for radiotherapy...about 2-3 weeks expected.Have now got my tattoos(markers) etc. How did your appt go? Jacqui ... View more

I meant 31 Dec .stupid me i put 29th dec ... View more

wish i was feeling as positive as you.I am feeling very tired and it is hard to think of christmas and happiness. Jacqui ... View more

Hi mands Well we both on the same track.I too have CT scan for 29Dec and radiotherapy to follow in January.Operation was 28th Nov.same as you.Yes we must all share our days in treatment.I have 3 weeks of days a week. Jacqui ... View more

Wileda is another company that are chemical free.Very old company but lots of creams,shampoos etc .Not sure about makeup.very helpful staff if you phone.They also have a resident pharmacist who you can speak to as they also do homeopathic medicines Someone might find this information useful as it helps if you can ask questions. ... View more

thats really good ..so pleased for you.It is also good to hear that sometimes we can be given good news.I do believe our confidence has been shattered and this helps us all to be restored.Hope that doesnt sound too corny .Whatever it is meant to reassure us all .Sleep well Jacqui ... View more

Do let us know Mandi how you got on with your resuts.Thinking of you.xJacqui ... View more

Well what wanderful news..been thinking of you today.Try and enjoy christmas then like me on the radiotherapy route in January Jacqui ... View more

Hi Mand sorry to hear about your mum. As you know this site supports each other and is so informative.I quess someone else will know or had the same as each of us. The helpline is wanderful.I phoned yesterday for the first time and the nurse says we can phone even if just a bad day for us.You may find comfort re your mum on that line You know we all care Jacqui ... View more

jHi lizzy 22 Pleased to hear how well you are doing.Me too op just 2 weeks ago and nodes removed are clear so excellant result but i went into panic before i heard ..feeling more normal daily ,Waiting to hear when i start radiotherapy....next step.Start my tamoxifen tonight. Jacqui   ... View more

I too am a grandma...so know your feelings.We will beat this challenge and live long and happy lives....please no negatives,,,hugs Jacqui ... View more

Hi Karen .Good to hear you are now on the treatment route .Enjoy the card making and just relax....leave the stress things for later.Jacqui ... View more

Hi Lizzy Does sound like anxiety.We are all feeling very fragile and maybe you pushed beyond your bodies reserves....Coffee and cake comes to mind,,,seriously sounds like a blip...we have them as you know as mentally we very fragile.Maybe the heat,excitement ,crowds was all too much. I too have seen my Gp re anxiety.was given tablets ..up to 3 a day when needed  .I have taken 2 tablets over the last 2 weeks so not really needed in my case,Do hope the "experience" has passed and you back on track today Jacqui ... View more

This is a good site to chat and know you are among kind,supportive people.So many folks experiences and some are really scarey but we/they get through.The initial news as awful no one can prepare you for that but as the treatment starts and the professionals get on with their job and boy do they know their stuff....just have faith in them your treatment tailor made for you.Do hope you will soon know the news of whatever is going on. Love and hugs Jacqui ... View more

hi.please dont feel alone as you see so many of us have been in the same state...me very recently so vivid how i felt.yes very emotional and scarey time.do chat on here it helpsxx ... View more