Breast Cancer Now Forum

I hope you don't mind ... I had my radiotherapy from February through until 16 March having had 19 sessions .. on 18 March I went on holiday to Dominican Republic.... I have used E45 throughout (covered area in sun) ... and all is well ... hope his helps x ... View more

All finished 😀  Yeah!   Had haircut this week, dentist today as well (all good) and pick up new glasses tomorrow 😀  Going on holiday on Saturday 😀  It is a wonderful week!   however, thinking of those of you still undergoing treatment and will keep in touch, wishing you all the best xxx ... View more

Hi ... my 19th zap tomorrow and last one 😀  Had a review yesterday and very pink and sore .. I was given some medicated pads to put inside my bra but I found this gave me a rash .. so continuing with E45.  Feels strange that tomorrow is the last one as my husband and I have developed quite a social life with the other daily patients having radiotherapy for either breast or prostate ... a lovely atmosphere and I am sure this has helped us through ... hope all of you still in the middle of treatment are enjoying the interaction we have had at Queen Alexandra in Portsmouth x ... View more

Hi ... I am 16/19 and also have pain around the nipple and below affected breast .. very pink all over but not as bad as you seem to be suffering badly!  I would also suggest asking to see Senior Radiographer/Oncologist ... they will be happy to examine and reassure/treat you.  Hope it is resolved soon xx ... View more

Ladybowler ... yes I finish on Thursday then go on holiday next Saturday!   ... View more

Hi Rebecca ... congrats on finishing today 👏 👏 👏   ladybowler ... can't believe it is so long since you finished it seems like only last week.. really pleased life is returning to normal xx ... View more

What a day!  Rads booked for 3pm .. review 315pm and then gynae at 415!   Rads delayed (staff were great not their fault) so had rads at 4pm .. review rebooked for next week then ran to gynae department .. now need ovaries removed due to something showing and my mum passing due to ovarian cancer ... trying to delay this to allow my body to recover and to get back to work after so long away ... mixed feelings ... oh forgot to mention do NOT have ovarian cancer at this stage ... but my mind in a fog! ... View more

Dear Rj7777   just thought I would comment on fatigue and feeling unwell.  I am as of today 13/19 rads.  It seems that every second day I just want to sleep and feel out of sorts.  Yesterday I slept all afternoon as well as normal nights.  Today feel ok again.  I am lucky with skin so far and only a tiny bit pink.  Good luck and my advice is if you need to sleep, then do it 😀 ... View more

Hi Helena   massive congrats on today.  You have been so positive throughout and a great support.  I think seeing the XConsultant in August is a great idea.  Xx ... View more

Hi Emily ... 815 suits me well.  We (my husband always comes) leave home at 7.10 and arrive about 745... my husband interacts with the men and I am happy waiting ... it is a lovely atmosphere at our hospital .. we miss bad traffic and can park easily .. plus we are early risers 😀 ... View more

Hi Emily ... I am 10/19 into my rads and I have to breathe hold.  Like you I was really worried about it but it really is no problem ... good luck x   just to mention I have been lucky and although delayed starting for a few days because of machine breakdown, so far I always go in on time .... most of my appointments are 8.15am which is brilliant! ... View more

Hey ... well done on ending rads Patricia 😀  We have had our journey together but I still have another 9 sessions to go ... look forward to you catching up in March thread xxx. Best wishes xx ... View more

When it is left it depends on where the tumour was as to whether you have to breathe.   ... View more

Hi .... mine is left breast.  I have to breathe deeply to try to keep heart away from chest wall.  I believe the gating system is a better way of doing this.  The machine is able to follow your normal breathing without relying on you holding your breathe.  Also I believe you are worried about claustrophobic conditions but again don't worry, the machines do not enclose you, they rotate around meaning you have lots of open space.  I hope this helps. ... View more

Hi all ... jumped over and 8/19 sessions completed tiday.  Looking through posts I would say moisturise all the time... I do it in the morning, after session and again at tea time (my sessions are all early morning).  I also drink 2 litres of water each day.  Letrozole started 2 weeks ago.  All going well though constant trips to the loo because of the water 😀   I also have to breathe deeply whilst being zapped which is not a problem but the last  day or so am becoming breathless during my day.  I mentioned to staff this morning and they will keep an eye on it as my zapping near lung but can be a side affect.  Generally I feel guilty as I have not been ill at all just a bit tired at times makes me wonder if I really am going through this! ... View more

Hi all   well done those of you who have finished in the last day or two!  Not long for you now Parricia though I can understand your apprehension.  I am now 8 out of 19 done, am going to the carabean 2 days after finishing but not looking forward to it.  A holiday we had to delay in January due to bc.  My husband is so looking forward to it and he has been wonderful throughout since diagnosis and deserves to go without my saying anything,  I am also now on March rads as March is with us already! ... View more

Hi all ... I am on Feb thread but my rads go through to 16 March so hope it is ok to join you too ...  nearly two weeks now on Letrozole .. 5/19 rads and all ok ... feeling a bit emotional but am ok ... hope you ladies are encouraged by this x ... View more

Five treatments in and ten days on Letrozole ... so far so good ... tired but could be my imagination ... keeping up cream and water ... have a great weekend all! ... View more

Hi ladies .... today is my 4th session and so far no problems with skin.  I use E45 and Diprobase which pharmacist recommended and radio staff agreed.  I put on two layers in the morning, again after being zapped (all my appointments early morning) and then again about 6pm.  I probably am obsessive but many years ago during pregnancy I used cream obsessively and had no stretch marks so using same principle ... silly I know but that's me 😀 ... View more

Day 2 complete ... 17 more to go 😀  Hope everyone is doing well x ... View more