Breast Cancer Care Forum

Geewhizz   I had the same, 15 regular and 5 boosters, that was three years ago next month . Once you get the first one over they are not as long. Just make sure you take in plenty of fluid during the day they said a good 2 litres a day, it really does help with the dehydration effects you might experience from it. I also used to take a little tub of my moisturiser with me and apply it when i was getting dressed afterwards. Also keep it in the fridge as it is lovely and cooling.   Helena xx ... View more

Mogsplus4   Hello. Have been to your GP to get it checked out? If not  for your own peace of mind, give them a call tomorrow and make an appointment.  It will probably not be anything but ut is always worth getting as ny breast change checked out   Lets us know how you get on if you want to.    Helena x     ... View more

Geewhizz   I too found it uncomfortable wearing sports bra post op, i think it depends a lot on where your scar is, so i took the bones out of one of my bras which worked for me, i also got a couple of lovely no wired support bras from M&S.   Good luck in Monday, how many sessions are you having.   Helena x ... View more

Anniej   Thank you for letting us know the very sad news of MIshy passing.  Our love and thoughts are with all her family, loss of a lovely inspirational lady xx ... View more

Feelthefear   I am so sorry to hear that Mishy is so poorly, please give her my love and hugs xxx ... View more

Buddyfan   Thats really good news and hopefully the back pain will now ease for you as well, its amazing when we are stressed how it manifests in our body. Sendimg you hugs   Helena xxx ... View more

Bevrax   I would just give your bcn a call so that you can put your mind at rest   Helena xx ... View more

Buddyfan   Here you are my darling the big pants, in two versions, because it is Strictly time we have the spangly ones as well. I do hope that they make you smile   Helena xxx       Helena xxx ... View more

Buddyfan   Just wanted to send you lots of love and hugs. Can't do it from my phone but will be winging a pair of our virtual big pants to you later as i am on my mobile and rubbish at doing it on here.   We are all with you and climbing into the deep pockets in them to hold your hands    Helena xxx ... View more

CC1971   Just wanted to say that happenedvto me started tamo a month before i started rads and did find i was more anxious and tearful but it passed after a couple of months, that was three years ago.    Ladies make sure you take in plenty if fluid i was told 2 litres a day as it helos combat the fatigue and dehydration   Helena ... View more

Gday Lee   Lovely to hear from you and what a great pic of you.   Xxx ... View more

Delly   Helloooo, must admit i am the same 10 years since i went into it, have to say tamo has caused the flushes to be more but managing ok  ... View more

Wombat Yay that is great news. I must admit i do still get nervy but not as bad as i was the first year. I will be having my third one in April, it is 3 years this month since i was diagnosed x ... View more

Janey   Well done to you all, fantastic achievement xx ... View more

Cazwheel   Hello and welcome to the forum not a place any of us want to be but you will get loads of help and support from the wonderful ladies on here.    This is the worst part being diagnosed but waiting for your treatment plan to be sorted  once this is in place honestly it is easier because you know what is going to happen and when. Just try and take each day at a time and not think too far ahead your breast care team will be looking after you.   Just keep coming on here and we will be there for you   Sending you hugs    Helena xc ... View more

Fiona   I had a total hysterectomy in October last year, unfortunately they were not able to do it by keyhole due to an earlier condition which resulted in my cervix collapsing so they could not go in that way.  Dont know if I can be of help with anything however you can ask away and if I can I will. I am sure there will be other ladies who may have had it by keyhole who be able to support you     Helena xxx ... View more

Lee   Yay that is fabulous news, i was sprinkling fairy dust your way with the hope that it would cross the oceans and all would turn out well. I am so so very pleased and relieved for you, that is the best news I have had today, party time i think wow xxxxxxx ... View more

Lee   Oh yes i dont know what i would do without work and my friends.    Mate i am gutted to hear that you are going through this again srnding big hugs xxx ... View more

123Kitty   Just wanted to say hello and welcome to the forum, I dont have those conditions but didnt want to just pass by your post without wlecoming you xxx ... View more

Thanks ladies. Not the best of starts, i moved his tray and he snapped, thought i was helping. A bit!! of adjusting on both sides to be had  ... View more