Breast Cancer Now Forum

I'm another one having chemo first. Have had 3 fec and one t so far. Side effects have been manageable really. Can't feel my lump anymore so that's reassuring too. I have to be honest I stil do question them deciding to do it this way round but feel they know best. I think due to it being grade 3 they want to get a hold of it. I have never been told what stage and that terrifies me as the survival rates change drastically xx ... View more

Brave that's great news regarding the mri. My situation seems very similar to yours. I'm with my oncologist today and need to ask for checks to start herceptine and also need an mri to monitor shrinkage. I can hardly feel lump now so that's good. I have my first T tomorrow. I know a lot worry about this one but personally I'm happy to not have the dreaded sickness xxx ... View more

Hey Lisalou I struggle with holding my wee!! 😂 I have never had a strong bladder but it's horrific now!! I'm having my first T next Wednesday. Not sure how I feel about it really!! I have just discovered an amazing thing for my hair. I have lost so much of it although still not wearing my wig. Have bought this powder from boots that I just sprinkle like talk on my scalp and it disguises my pink scalp. I'm sure it's prob not recommended but I just thought in the grand scheme of things it's not going to do any harm. Especially by the amount of hairspray I'm using anyway. It's called topik and its given me a massive amount of conifidence. Especially on the crown as it's very fine now xxx ... View more

Tania I have been the same this last week too. Read a few things online that have worried me sick all week!! I don't know why I do it to myself. It's like watching a horror movie and having your hands over your face the whole time!! Why do we do it to ourselves. I'm thinking about contacting someone to talk to as I just put on a brave face to family and friends. And all they say is your so strong!! When inside I just feel like crying. As daft as this sounds it's the kids that upset me the most and leaving them without a mum so young. I have always felt for friends I have who lost parents at a young age and even my mum lost her mum in her late 20s and now I'm faced with possibly the same for my two. I just think it's so unfair for them. It's awful to think but I have a friend who drinks loads and smokes and isn't the best mum in the world. I find myself thinking why me!!! I'm a good mum and so healthy. I know that sounds awful but you have these crazy thoughts at times. I just can't bare the thought of not seeing them grow up. Maybe it's the chemo that's making me low as it's not like me at all. Anyway that's enough of me ranting!! Xxx ... View more

How long has that taken to kick in Sarah? Just my last one is 23rd dec and I'm hoping for the kids sake it's a few days after Christmas to take affect xxx ... View more

Hi I'm another chemo first before op but only having the 6. Had the 3 Fec now and moving into 2 next then have herceptin with the 5th xx ... View more

Ah bibbi didn't realise your having hercep too. Yes I heard about the 6 hours wait after!! What a pain but like you say nothing compared to the ice cap wait xx ... View more

Hi everyone has anyone looked into travel insurance whilst going through chemo? Just we are considering a trip to Disneyland Paris just before Christmas. Do you all think it's doable? Just with the way I have managed so far I think health wise I should be fine. We had to cancel our summer holiday and think this would be a great pre Xmas surprise xx ... View more

They haven't mentioned it abs to be honest I would rather go every 3 weeks than every week as would feel I was never away from the place xxx ... View more

Hi everyone just had my 3rd and final FEC yesterday. Cap was really difficult as my hair so thin on top but I did it. Was really wiped out when I got home and went to bed at 7. Slept till 7 this morning so that's helped. Bibi how's the hair? Mine is very thin if not gone on the top but I'm managing to clip it back to hide it. Only just! Xx ... View more

La la that's exactly what I'm going to do. I'm having chemo now and have decided it's not the best time not to eat dairy and meat so for now have switched to organic. I have although cut out sausage and bacon ham etc. I have given up coffee and alcohol during chemo. It is giving me quite a sweet tooth so am prob eating more than I would like. But once I'm finished treatment I intend on being about 80% vegan. The new Jamie Oliver everyday superfood is fab as he's saying similar about us all benefitting from a few vegan days. It also says we should be aiming for 8 portions of fruit and veg a day not 5 xxx ... View more

Hi sorry for not being on here in days bibi just been none stop with kids stuff really and new kitchen planning!! It's amazing what it takes to make husband agree to getting a new kitchen. Been moaning about one for two years and as soon as I get this he says pick your kitchen!!! Whatever you want!!! Every cloud eh!! Well second FEC has been much easier than first strangely enough. Didn't expect that at all. Didn't have a fussy head this time at all. All I have done different is drink tons of water. Also ate less junk. My first one took me ten days to feel completely normal but this time a week Hair has fallen out a lot. I'm managing to clip it in places to disguise it but only just. We went out for dinner last night for first time in ages and I decided to wear my wig. I hated it!! I am a hairdresser so slightly obsessed with hair but I just felt so paranoid. I'm tempted to go back to change it or tweak it. We went after the meal to meet a group of friends. Mainly guys as a friend being posted away for 8 months with work and I hated being around everyone so only stayed 20 mins. I think I might suggest next time going to a town where I won't see people. I felt ok till a couple came into the restaurant we know and stood chatting for 5 mins and all I could think was are they wondering if I'm wearing a wig!!!!which I know sounds so pathetic and vain but I just felt so uncomfortable. I'm fine during the day for school runs as can stick a hat on or just clip it xx ... View more

Barrie the chemo is totally bearable too. It's the thought of the unknown that's worse. Just make sure nikki takes anti sickness regular. Even if she doesn't feel sick as I think that's worked great for me. I was reassured by all the other ladies having treatment as they are all sailing through. I have about 5 days when I feel a bit wiped out. Slightly hungover but have still managed to get out and visit people. The appetite is a bit strange. The healthy eating goes out the window but it passes and I start being healthier again whilst I fancy it. All in all it's very doable not even half as bad as I expected xxx ... View more

I have lost about 30-40% of my hair which I can really notice but was reassured when I went for second chemo on Wednesday. The nurse actually thought it was a wig as she said it looked so thick and perfect. It's coming out a lot still but she has said it will ease off soon. I hope so as the amount that comes out is pretty frightening. I would defo say to anyone it's worth a go and I have found it totally bearable. I think I was more curious than anything to try it xx ... View more

Yes I got the sore head in bed. That was when it started falling out. It does pass though xxx ... View more

I'm jumping into this thread too ladies as realise months ticking on. I totally get the shadow of my former self thing too. All my colleuges went out last Sunday for a meal and drinks and I didn't go. Which was silly really as I felt well enough too. I just don't want all the sympathy as they are all so much younger than me and worry they won't say the right thing. But then I kicked myself really as they all sent me text saying it's not the same without me!!! I felt really sad. So I'm going to make myself go to the next thing which is one of the girls 30th sat night. Although I only had chemo yesterday so not great timing xxx ... View more

Morning everyone. So I survived round two!!!!! Feel a bit rubbish yesterday getting back from hospital. Much worse than last time. Feel really groggy. I'm putting it down to the cold cap as we used a tighter one. I feel so much better this morning after a good sleep. My hair is still falling out lots but they reassured me yesterday that it would ease off. I have a small bald patch next to my ear which is fine as its hidden but top looks really thin. I can clip the front back a bit to hide it. Anyway enough of me. I hope everyone is doing well. So relieved your not having the sickness this time bibi xxxx ... View more

Hi everyone I'm back tomorrow for my second chemo. Bibi I hope you managed a good night last night. Debs I ate everything in site for two weeks also!!!i lost about 10lb initially when I found out but since my first chemo must have put about 4 back on!! I have tried to be good this week as know I will be stuffing my face again soon!! Xxx ... View more