Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi all i can take and associate with so much from each of your journeys. The main ailment of the moment ironically worrying me is anxiety. It seems I'm not alone with that one but I'm wondering on the tamoxifen connection. Have been considering a break to see if it helps ...but how long before it leaves your system and body settles back to whatever is normal? Or other option is further medication to counteract the anxiety. Is anyone doing this ? Mild anti depressants or I've heard magnesium is good. ... View more

Hi all.im on the tightrope of do I stop or not or also i am considering a break to see how things go. Does anyone know how long it takes for tamoxifen to leave your system? I'm wondering how long a break is sensible to cleanse system and review changes. ... View more

That all makes sense thanks dizzy and Jbelle. I suppose it's that feeling of not being or feeling alone that makes this site so reassuring. Sorry to hear your not quite yet on top form dizzy. Still early ish days since surgery though so remember from last time don't be hard on yourself! You prob still have the 'general' lurking around inside you. The test break is a good idea but even that takes courage ...as ladybowler and I know it was hard enough starting and now just as hard stopping! Think I'll book a docs appointment. Chin up everyone! X ... View more

Hi there and thank you as always. Sorry to hear about the cramps but I've also heard tonic water is good. Might be tempted to slip a gin in tho 😉 My dilemma I suppose is do I go to doctors or wait until my hospital sign off appoinment on 1st Sept. But i think that's prob with a bcn rather than doctor. Xx ... View more

Well done Jane ..ding dong the bells are ringing! It is an emotional time I shed a tear as well as I remember. Dont forget to nurture yourself these next few weeks. Time is our great healer! X ... View more

Thank you as always ladies. Dizzy where did you purchase such item can I ask? Helena well done on the uplift and extra hours. An inspiration the pair of you. Ps despite being told not to I have tried my wired ones a few times. Seems ok to be honest. I agree with you dizzy about needing to feel good ... View more

How nice to be welcomed with open arms but to be honest I didn't expect anything else from you lovely crowd. Tamoxifen appears to be going without too much hitch dare I say. Arly I started about same time as Helena end November. 3am I think I may have a type of flush but nothing spectacular. Dont want to speak to soon as i do have some ongoing gyni issues being looked at and so they may relate tamoxifen in with that. Alls good though in scheme of things. Dizzy- I was told to leave the underwires until at least April 😞 so the granny ones for me still. I did laugh at your flopping on floor though. I'm so pleased yours is comfortable. I'm still not sure I've the right size ...it seems too big. Will ask bcn on Friday. Other half coming in now do best pretend I've been doing something (as if!) 😉 x ... View more

Hello everyone - long time no speak! Sorry I haven't had a chance to catch up on the news but hope you are all doing well and getting through it all as best we can. I've been ok until more recently where I have started having problems with anxiety levels.  Its come a bit out of the blue and not really sure what specificaly it's linked to.  Possibly as I'm starting a very slow phased return into work? Maggies centre recommended I see a counsellor which I did yesterday and she thinks its Post Traumatic Stress and time should help resolve it.  I hope so as it's becoming increasingly hard to function daily without total concentration on the simeplest task.  I've got some follow up appointments on Friday.  Onco/rads and breast nurse so not sure what they will entail. On a another note just thought i'd tell you my daughter had her hair cut specifically to donate to the princess trust wig charity.  Her hair is her trademark so to speak very distinctive and was very long, and auburn.  she had 35cm (14inches) off! Now it's shorter she has the curl to deal with ....but a small price to pay 😉 Anyway off to order a new bra with pockets for cilla the sillicone beast - best contact the mortgage company the prce they are - even without VAT. Have a great day all..... just thought should I be posting on the moving on section now ??? ... View more

Thank you for the bra info Dizzy. When i've been trying my old ones on today even the bigger non operated side doesnt seem to fit very well anymore (bra too big).  I think I will wait until after my appointment next week and see if they have any advice. Maybe once im padded out a bit more on the op side the good one will play ball!   ... View more

What a great vibe on here today! Helena you all finished with your not so secret life as a stripper and Dizzy all done and dusted. So pleased for you both. Jak next week? Such good news everyone should help spur on those still to start or halfway through. I've had a semi positive week. Bought a fitbit and so feeling enthusiastic...trouble is think I may have overdone it as a bit pooped today. That's me all or nothing I must learn the meaning of moderation! I've spent this afternoon unearthing all my bras ...wired...unwired...padded...not etc. I've not worn any of them since op in October and have made myself comfortable either without or with the 24 hour ones I had after surgery. Time has come for a little more uplift (fitting for prosthetic wednesday) Dizzy - did you go back on to your old bras / size. Or buy new? Mine don't seem to fit very well but don't know if it's because I'm still lopsided? The questions never end do they 🙂 ... View more

Thank you Gill..... a good feeling to be officially moving on! I vote also for a sea of bluebells....with the odd snowdrop 🙂 (I think we really are kindred spirits dizzy!) ... View more

Oh my yes ...sign me up! ... View more

It may have already been posted but this made me chuckle -apologies if it's come out MASSIVE but I'm doing it on phone and can't see it! ... View more

Hi everyone...both those I've met before and all others who have joined more recently. I thought I'd pop my head up. I may not comment as much as I'd like (how can I be so busy and yet not back working yet!) But you are all always in my thoughts and I keep up with thread as much as possible. I know it's open door and thank you for that. Helena tomorrow is the day. Well done you. That bell will be ringing loud and clear x Dizzy. Glad you've got a bit more settled with prosthetic. I have an appointment next Wednesday so will let you know how that goes. Depending how good it is I'm thinking can i live without the corrective surgery? Just me chickening out I think. I've also has some problems 'down below' (ha ha that sounds very les dawson) possibly tamoxifen related. tests in progress oh joy - i think you may have had same so I might pick your brain at some point if I may. I was going to start my phased work return this week but because of recent problem and bad back it didn't happen. There was no way I'd make it in. Doctor signed me off a further 3 weeks -I just wish I can shake this guilt feeling. I will probably start back before that. The where now course with maggies is going well and as part of that they offer an hour of yoga. They've also suggested a Friday afternoon yoga session. So if I did fit in work that would be a good relaxer for the weekend! I'm keen to address my emotional wellbeing as much as physical in all this. Anyway sorry to babble on but thought I'd catch up with you all, and the main reason was to say hello 🙂 love to all x ... View more

Great news on the prosthetic dizzy! Is that private through your insurance if you don't mind me asking? I may have to start saving mu pennies if nhs don't come up trumps (still waiting for bcn call back) Hope you all have a good evening x ... View more