Breast Cancer Now Forum

I am using R1 and R2 cream although some health authorities are apparently not allowing it now because of cost . X ... View more

Don't you get an itch on your face or a tickle in your throat when they say keep very still now and disappear out of the room ! ... View more

Thank you Ali49. My BCN thinks hormonal. I am to take sage tablets and report back if no better in a month x ... View more

Oh I do so agree that you have time to stop and take stock of your life whilst having treatment/recovering. Really brave of you Sue C with what you are going through. I think you realise how short life is and we need to feel happy and remove the things or people that don't make us feel that way. I have rushed around all my life , worked hard and feel I have missed much of importance. Not any more, big decisions to be made next year I think. You are truly a brave inspirational bunch xx PS any tips on a sore nip ? Only day 2, slapping on the R1 and R2 cream but clothing on nip is already irritating. ... View more

Totally agree all you lovely ladies. So good to share. Don't feel I have been much support so far , just taken the advice and support. There are so many of you going through much more than myself. I think you are all incredibly brave. I actually felt a little tearful today for the first time. I hold my emotions in, but eventually the flood gates will open I am sure. The 2 ops were OK as they were cutting most of the horrid gremlin out. I think it's because you can't actually see or feel what is happening during rads maybe ? I don't think anyone is a wimp for worrying or feeling anxious or whingeing . Big hugs to all sufferers. Xxx ... View more

I had my first session at the Norfolk and Norwich hospital today. Everyone was lovely and explained everything fully. I only had ladies attending me. I am worried how my arms and shoulders will cope as that is where my worst fibromyalgia pain is. I felt a little light headed afterwards and have had several breast twinges is that normal ?  On a lighter note I popped in to store in the city and the security alarm went off !! Zzzżzzzz !  ... View more

Administration please could you amend my thread to breast not breastfeeding please ! ... View more

Breast! Predictive text !! Lol ... View more

Hi Suza.g I start my rads at Norfolk and Norwich on Tuesday. Do u have specific times. Mine are all over the place from 8.40 to 5 pm ! Good luck , I am not looking forward to it .Wendy x ... View more

Thanks Beth. Lots if sense in everything you have said in reply to all of us. Hoping my rads don't make me sore. That's another worry. Still feeling very sore internally of my breast at the moment. Yes it's an awful journey we are experiencing. Please stop the bus I want to get off ! X Hugs to all ... View more

Hi GillyAnn. I too am having rads at Norfolk and Norwich. Mine start on Tuesday. How did you get appointments at the same time ? Mine are all different times. I wasn't offered a choice ?! How are you finding the rads. I am thinking parking will be OK in the morning but anything from lunchtime on will be a nightmare so will need to get a lift. I too feel others don't understand and are saying well once the rads are over you can get on with life again. It will never be the same again and I fear I will live from one yearly mammogram to another in a state of worry. Life has taken on a whole new perspective and I just want to spend time with my children and grandchildren and not work so hard in a tiring full time position. Wish I could afford that. Xx ... View more

Hi Suza.g. I can recommend sage leaf tablets for hot flushes. Totally natural and do not compromise any hormone medication. I have had anxiety and panic attacks with depression in the past. My doctor put me on a low dose of sertrilene ( spelling may be incorrect ! ) . I don't like taking medication but I was feeling so bad I took it and it really helped. This was about 4 years ago. I took it for a year and haven't needed it since even though the dreaded cancer reared it's head in September. I try and walk in the country , practice mindfulness, have regular reflexology. All help. This cancer situation is a lot to deal with. Hope you feel better soon xx ... View more

So I am off for rad planning appointment today. Spent last evening with my niece at hospital whilst she underwent wide excision for invasive dcis. Early diagnosis and grade 2 so hopeful it isn't in nodes. She is my partners niece and 9 years younger than me at 47 single parent with children 3 and 10. Damn this breast cancer ! At least I know what she is feeling . X ... View more

I have my planning appointment on Friday. I haven't had time to think about it as close family member just been diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma last week. She is 47 has children 3 and 9 Single parent and mum lives abroad. I am going with her for biopsy results appt and her surgery which is booked next day. Wd can't believe we are going through it at same time . We are not blood related. Never rains but it pours. ... View more

P S they don't look like breastfeeding bras x ... View more

My breast care nurse recommended John Lewis cotton stretchy maternity breastfeeding bras. They are so comfy I will continue to wear them . They are more supportive than crop tops that some recommend and OK to wear at night. Which I did after surgery as keeping everything in place seemed to help with pain after surgery. I think marks and spencer do similar if no John Lewis near you x ... View more

My breast care nurse recommended cotton stretch maternity bras from John Lewis. Not cheap but I will continue to wear them as so comfy they are soft but a bit more supportive than crop tops. M and S do similar. I think both John Lewis and m and 's staff have trained fitters for after breast surgery. X ... View more