Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi Blondie, I've only just started coming on forum again as I have struggled so much from the start and have been really down. Its just over 15 months since this all started with secondaries from the start.  I know treatments are improving all the time and your story gives me such hope. Thanks for sharing. x 🙂  ... View more

Hi, I'm 48 and also one year on from first diagnosis with secondaries from the start. I've struggled all the way through and tried to get through on my own. I've come to realise there are things out there to help so I've just joined a local support group, having counselling and complementary therapy. Just had the results of my ct and mammogram and everything stable which is great news. I can't fault the medical team who have looked after me, every single person has made me feel they care and are doing the very best for me. Y es there are dark days and yes there are new treatments all the time and I do hang onto that. So for now, I'm going to try to keep enjoying the little things and hope you can all do the same xxx ... View more

Thanks everyone for all the advice, feeling a bit better today. Been out with my hubby today to Skipton, it was lovely day and now just chilling. Hugs everyone xxx   ... View more

 Thanks Carolyn, I've had a bit of a low day today so I will take your advice. I thought I was prepared for my hair going as it was so gradual at first but it didn't hit me until it was gone last night. My lovely daughter took me for for a full english breakfast this morning and my sister has just dropped round with a huge cuddly Koala bear, he's lovely. xxx ... View more

Thanks Carolyn, I've worn my wig twice now and saw my neighbour yesterday who I hadn't told about my condition. She said my hair looked lovely shorter than I normally have it and didn't seem to know it was a wig so that did give me a bit more confidence. Mick, my hubby, has just shaved off my remaining hair tonight, which was much harder than I thought. Had decided to try to be good today but needed chocolate after  that  ... View more

Yes Carolyn, it's so nice to get away for a change of scenery. I went to Fort William a couple of weeks ago and am definitely ready for another little break hee hee. I love it, note to self, must book another soon!! Fancy Wales, not as far to travel  ... View more

Thanks Ellie, yes I was a keen runner, but now I have fluid in my lung and so I'm breathlesss walking now, plus my job was fourty hours a week on my feet so its like a double wammy. I did mention to the chemo nurse about my weight gain and she did say that the steroids stimulated your stomach which makes you eat more so I've just been trying to drink more instead. Yes I may look at headscarfes, I've bought a couple but they're quite flimsy. I've also bought some eyebrow stencils and makeup but hadn't thought to draw them in already, so thanks, will try that. My hubby said I look hot lol, which I really don't but we just try to get through things by laughing about it.   Thanks for advice    ... View more

Oh Moijan, wish I could forget to eat ha ha, but I'm a proper foodie. But will definitely have to try to cut back now. I'm partly blaming my hubby and daughter, they think its better to be putting weight on rather than losing it, but I'm looky a little tubby now. Yes not sure about my wig, need to shave remaining hair now as its driving me mad. Me and my cat are competeing to see who can leave most hair/fur around lol, I'm winning. 😄 ... View more

Hi everyone, just wondered if anyone put weight on with chemo, I've just had my second one yesterday. But after the first one I was nibbling sweet stuff whenever I felt sick and have piled a load of weight on. I was doing so well lol, but now I just want to eat all the time. But its more like cravings for some things and not being able to stand the thought/smell of others. Help, I'm going to be fat and bald  😞  (hair nearly gone now). Just been out for the first time with my wig on. It felt so strange and I was very self conscious, my hair is so fine but all the wigs I tried are much thicker, ah well I'll get used to it. Hope everything is going well for everyone 😄 ... View more

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Thanks everyone, I've just been for chemo chat and finally got appointments for picc line and chemo to start 24th August, was hoping for next week but my Em is off two days next week for her A level results so will get to have a couple of mum/em days before it all starts so it's all good. Hugs xxx ... View more

Yes Carolyn, it is delicious and I feel like I'm giving my body all the good stuff it needs. But I do have a very sweet tooth and need something naughty after 🙂  If you want to eat more turmeric, try putting it in your scrambled egg too, I only put in about half teaspoon, then have it with brown toast. Its quite good when you get used to the flavour. xx ... View more

Thanks Carolyn, yes that does help . There's so many things that I've never experienced before and being a bit of a wimp, I know now is the time to man up!! I've also got to inject anti sickness meds daily, think I'm going to be like a pin cushion 😄  But I've got the best hubby and my girl is my shining light and they'll help me through everything, they're worth fighting for. xxx   ... View more

Hi, I finally feel like things are moving along now. I met my oncologist on Tuesday, what a lovely man who made me feel positive, I'm going for pre chemo chat today, then hopefully will get date to start chemo. It's funny, I've been wanting to just get started but now the time is nearly here,  it's scary. I'm going to have picc line, wondering will I feel it there all the time? Been reading all your tips and trying to take it all in this morning (stayed away from forum this past week). Hope your first treatment went OK DebHummingbird. Hugs everyone xxx 😄 ... View more

I could do with more recipes, not the best in the kitchen 🙂  but I've made loads of curries lately. Here's what I do...   Olive oil, 2 teaspoons turmeric, 1 dessert spoon curry powder, black pepper, 1 or 2 chopped onions, loads of garlic in a pan until onions soft. Then add 7 or 8 chopped tomatoes, cook for a few minutes. Then I add whatever I fancy, sometimes chicken but usually loads of veg like broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes, carrots, spinach, kale, cabbage. Then I add a bag of coriander and cook for another few minutes. Usually eat with brown rice or a baked potato, yummy 😄 ... View more

I've just got back from Southport, my hubby booked us a night away last night 😄  It was perfect, weather was lovely, had a walk along the pier, won a little solar sunflower in the penny arcade  😄  It was just what I needed 😄 xx   ... View more

Hey Carolyn, yes I saw someone from work today, she said I looked amazing! I've tried to change my diet and have lost nearly a stone, only took a dx of BC to do it ha ha! I've had a cheeky vanilla today and enjoyed every bite and will be eating treats, think we all deserve a treat or three 😄 xx ... View more