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Loolyboo
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18-01-2017
03:41
Hi Egret I had wle in Feb last year, followed by chemo & finished rads in Aug. I also have rib pain on the affected side - my oncologist who is very sympathetic, sent me for a bone scan to put mind mind at rest - thankfully it was clear, as he reassured me it would be. He explained that radiotherapy causes inflammation to the covering of the ribs which causes the pain as it is repairing the damage - it can last for many many months. Knowing I have the same aches/pains followed by a clear bone scan, I'm hoping this can lessen your worries :cathappy: Loolyboo xxx
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23-09-2016
12:03
Hi ladies It's so lovely to hear that we are all coming to the end of our treatment, starting to feel better & gaining more energy 😊 My last chemo was on 6th July & I'm pleased to announce that I had to use my hair drier this morning (1st time since March this year) to dry my hair before putting my wig on, towel rub didn't quite suffice, it took all of 10 seconds eeeeeeek! 😆 Helen, not been offered the trial but I'm seeing my oncologist next week so if he mentions it I will update here. Loolyboo xxx
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26-08-2016
04:31
Hi Aileen I had my last radiotherapy yday (20 in total) was advised by my team to use just E45 cream & my skin has held up very well, just a little pink - aside from the daily commute, it really is a walk in the park after chemo 😊 Loolyboo xxx
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17-08-2016
01:47
Hi Mary Great news 😃 I'm 14 rads down with just 6 to go, eeeek! Currently sat waiting for my 5th Herceptin injection & thought I'd have a check up on this forum, great to hear from you and here's hoping this year will all soon become a distant memory for all of us 💕 Loolyboo xxx
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05-07-2016
04:39
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Hi Helen Love your upbeat post just now 💕 I too am having my last chemo tomorrow - we are v similar, I'm her2+ too, had lumpectomy and lymph clearance in Feb (all clear) and will start rads between 3 to 6wks from tomorrow. Hope all goes well on your last treatment, my champagne will be going on ice v soon as I'm sure yours will be too! 🍾 xxx
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29-06-2016
11:10
Hi Susie Your last post has really lifted my spirits 😊 Bye bye chemo & picc line & hello having energy, tasting food & of course summer tops .. bring it on! 💪
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28-06-2016
08:58
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Hi Sue That's great news, I have my last T on Wed next week 😊 I'm with you being emotional, lasts around 10days but hey - this will be the last time! I had surgery before chemo and having 20 sessions of rads starting Aug - I'm looking forward to picc removal & hair regrowth too, I have a little now but it's just a covering on fine blonde hair, weird! Best wishes for today 💕
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20-06-2016
05:56
Oh no! & at a time we don't really want to lose weight 😩 Yes, I had a lumpectomy & lymph node clearance with clear margins/no node involvement 6wks before starting chemo and will be having 20 sessions of radio starting early Aug - I am also her2 positive so having 18 injections x 3wkly too. Btw, I'm using my sons Sudocrem which I wld highly recommend for a sore bottom, as if we don't have enough to deal with pfffft! 🙊 xxx
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20-06-2016
02:54
Hi Colista Ontop of the 3 FEC I have 3 T too - I'm with you on the mouth issues it's terrible, everything is super dry & has a chemical taste 😩 Gosh you're having 4 sessions, hope the reduced dose is much kinder to you - do you have the filgrastim injections? 💕
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20-06-2016
01:58
Hi It's been really quiet on here, hoping that's a good sign that everyone is getting on with things with little side effects, plus I'm aware that a few have us have finished chemo now 😊 I'm 6days into my second T and have found it a little more difficult than the last one, bone aches from the filgrastim injections are proving doubly painful plus having to nap in the afternoon 💤 what's that about? feel like an old lady! 🤗 My hair has started to grow back, albeit it v blonde and fluffy but it's a welcome start! Big hugs to everyone 💕
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16-06-2016
07:02
🎉 Well done to everyone who has finished chemo, it's great read so many of you are finished! I had my 2nd T yesterday & counting down the days until the last one, picc line to be removed the same day, 4wks recovery then 20days of rads & 3wkly herceptin - almost doesn't feel real! Loolyboo 💕
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14-06-2016
11:27
It's the unknown for me that's the worst too, here's hoping my next T is as uneventful 😊 & hope the same goes for your 1st T Joanne & Tina Jinks 💕 I was told today by my oncologist that I would be having 20 sessions of radiotherapy every week day - excluding wkends & bank holidays & they are due to start 4wks after my last T. xxx
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14-06-2016
09:53
Hi I had no sickness, infact didn't even feel sick - had the usual yucky mouth which makes food taste poopy 😬 plus flu like symptoms day 4 to 7 as in sore throat, bone ache all over but paracetamols helped greatly, a little more tired than FEC throughout but during wks 2 & 3 had I LOTS of good days 💕
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14-06-2016
09:31
Hi ladies I've popped in from the March group 💕 & due my 5th chemo 2mor which will be my second T - it is administered via just one drip (not like the several with FEC) for 1hr xxx
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14-06-2016
09:20
Hi I've got my 5th chemo (2nd T) tomorrow & feeling a little apprehensive too, hate steroids - taken 8 2day 😳 but once it's done we're going through it already & ready for the last one 👍 SusieQ I had sore nails after my 1st T, felt the same as you described - I've not worn any nail varnish although I was advised too & they seem to have settled down now, no bruising at all (fingers crossed!) 💕
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11-06-2016
11:42
Hi SusieQ It's great to hear your side effects are a little easier than the first T 😊 I'm due my second T & second herceptin next Wed & like you said, only one more to go through. Do you still have your eyelashes & brows? I do, I'm really hoping they stay 🙈 Take it easy chilling in your garden 💕
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02-06-2016
01:09
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Hi fionajj Filgrastim is an injection to help strengthen your immune system, it boosts your white bloods cell to help prevent neutropenia during chemo - in doing so, it makes your bones ache (my legs in particular) whilst it is producing extra cells but eases after last injection. I have 7 starting on day3 following chemo. Hels, I'm with you dreading a further 2 T's but look how far we've come, we're all doing amazing! 😃 My son turned 2 in Feb, hope he has a great day 🎉 xxx
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02-06-2016
11:53
Hi fionajj I'm day 9 after first T & still have the horrid mouth, luckily no ulcers & I'm finding the aches & pains have eased a lot now, feeling much 'better' - I'm on final (7th) filgrastim injection 2day too - I have it mid afternoon which I find sets me back a little with the aches but thankfully it's the last one til T5. Hope this helps a little 💕
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