Breast Cancer Now Forum

Back again. Was feeling a little low tonight so I thought I'd check in and sure enough I'm feeling a bit more positive after reading your posts 😊 And not so alone. Old dawn the almond oil worked... my scalp is not sore like it has been - it was a bit wierd at first putting it on, felt like a chip ....but my skin was a lot better after the bath, the rash on my neck is a little better too. Glad yours is shrinking. My T starts Fri... bones already hurt like hell...femur joined in today! I came home one night during cycle 1 to find a book 'how not to die' on my doorstep. It was well intentioned left by my mad professor friend. It was filled with research on how to combat breast cancer. My addication to marshmellows ( only had 3 tonight) is a definate nono but hey whos counting. Tried about 5 different flours including baking buck wheat biscuits and pastry.. not great...in fact quite crap really...most of the flours are still in cupboard 🙄 I am using nuts and unprocessed seeds, brown flours and rice though.... bored of fruit and veg 😝 Still you eat less. Oh mums tip... ripe pears for constipation.... it could be coincidence but it seems to work for me. Had a super italian at lunch which is on the naughty list too( and the glass of red... eeek) but on the whole apart from the sugar craving I' m not doing too bad. Rule is have a varied diet each meal if you can... eating french style works for me too 😁 Sounds like some are on the T first... is that because you are on the trial? ... View more

Day 15 FEC 3 half way there yipppeee! Good tips for the rash and tender head. I've used baby shampoo too but hubby noticed very dry on top... going to try smothering myself in almond oil and diving in the bath afterwards, just before a dose of strictly ✨ He suggested I shave the rest off, very fine and well quite frankly gone pale, potentially white 😱 . However I think the thoughts below are good advice so I'm sticking with it. Best thing I did was have a very short crop before chemo... helped me accept the inevitable... have wig, wore once after hairdressers trimmed it for me... makes my head itch and it just doesnt feel right for me... wore a black scarf at halloween, got away with it 😁 Bones ache, marshmellows help 😳 Been in garden now collapsed on settee. The working girls are amazing....I'm exhausted after a couple of hours..but happy after a bit of marshmellow burnt off.saw Elaine Page at the wend... is that a wig it looks flippin good. Hope I get to that age with that much energy... inspirational. Good news I think my 10cm haggis has shrunk beyond recognition, its still there but I can imagine its small enough to operate on.... lets hope the T does its job and shrinks it even more.... it is crappie but its all worth it in the end..... even the constipation and piles subside eventually... dont they.... perhaps less marshmallows lol love to you all be strong be brave and be kind to yourself! ... View more

Do you think that beasties are attracted to the chems.....if they are bites ? Cacie ... View more

Aine I've been meaning to get back to yoga, youve spurred me on. I think your point about a social group who are in it together will help with the isolation which seems to pop up randomly. A collegue from my course came round last night... she did at the same time during cycle 1. She is reaching out to me rather than me grasping at friends and family for time. What a god send... we listen to each other... so much in common... an unexpected gift of friendship blossoming... most unexpected as we are both extremely independent. Shes back same time next cycle 😊 Off to paint the kitchen! Slowly - lol, with a few brews and a couple of sit downs aling the way ... chin chin! 🤗 ... View more

Hi - never thought I'd be relieved to know others are experiencing constipation from hell too. Now on day 10 of 2 cycle and symptoms including feelings of loneliness and isolation all subsiding into a reassuring pattern. Mouth driving me nuts but prosecco gummies from Lakeland a god send. Cant believe I cant stand alcohol in my mouth - i really dont mind others drinking either... quite bizarre. Found 3 blotches on my chest tonight, found myself reading about skin mets then decided possible puncture points from beasties was the preferred self diagnosis at this point on Sunday night. Took anti hist and rubbed on a bit of bite cream....I'm going to try your advice and wash the 'wig', took it out last week to hairdressers for a trim ( great advice it does look ok) and wore it on way home. Its been back in the box ever since... opting for scarves feels sufficient for now. Nearly bold - hubby thoutfully hoovered me yesturday....made us laugh heartily. Biggest learning this week was not sharing my 'lows' with people who are too emotionally volatile and it becomes about them rather rapido, although it does distract your own victim thoughts some what. The second thing is to be honest, stop protecting others as some dont need it and really will muck in if you stop trying to be independent and let them help. Looking forward to 11 days of heaven ( fingers and everything else crossed) before the last fec.... its working... my lump has definitely responded and the inflammation almost gone. I reckon its back to about 7 cm. Not looking forward to predicted cummulation of fatigue but hubby on mission to frog march me everywhere so should help 🙄 . Be strong, be brave and eat whatever tastes delicious ever now and then! C xxx ... View more