Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi Blueleyla. I also have been diagnosed with cancer in the left breast and a couple of lymph nodes. I was so down that I found it hard to write about it. I have had my first Chemo and horrid side effects. How are you doing? Best wishes Sheila x ... View more

Hi Strudel. They found two affected lymph nodes and luckily precancerous cells in other breast. I have started Chemo and been out of it until now. How are things going with you. Sheila ... View more

Hi Michelle, I have had the first Chemo on 20th Jan. Horrific side effects but getting stronger. Thanks for your support. Sheila ... View more

Hi Silver lady. I was also diagnosed with cancer in the left breast with a couple of nodes. Also precancerous cells in right breast. Started Chem on 20 Jan and more positive as tumour is shrinking. It is also a very common cancer thank goodness. Have you started with Chemo or had an op? Let me know how things are going. Best wishes. Sheila x ... View more

Thanks Emily. I do have cancer in the left breast with lymph involvement by a treatable one. Also thank goodness they did the mammo on other breast as they found precancerous cells that could have developed any time. Had first Chemo on 20th Jan and felt rubbish with side effects since. Thanks for your lovely words. Sheila ... View more

Thanks Steph. I did have cancer in my left breast and precancerous cells in my right. I am so lucky it was found as could have come out any time. Had first Chemo and still reeling from side effects. The worst yet has been the Hickman line, which really hurt. Really appreciate your words. I was not able to reply as felt too low. Coming up now with more fight and acceptance. Sheila ... View more

Hi Kim. Thanks for your support. I really appreciate it. I have cancer in the left breast with a few lymph nodes and they found a different kind in right breast that is just pre-cancer cells. . Scan was clear but a kidney stone and gallstone to add to everything else. The cancer I have is common and treatable. I have had first Chemo on 20th Feb. I was so down that I found it hard to talk about. I have had every side effect going but hanging in there. Timor has gone down already. Hope all goes well with you. Let me know if you are ok after your op. X ... View more

Thanks Kim. I had my first Chemo on 20th Feb. Felt like dying with all the side effects in one go, but getting there. Sorry I didn't reply earlier I have just felt so low, sick and dizzy. Hope all is well with you. Sheilab x ... View more

Hi Moijan Thanks for your comments. I am sorry I didn't reply sooner as not felt at all well as had my first Chemo on 20th Jan. The good news was the CT was clear but do have a few lymph nodes affected. The cancer I have can be treated and the tumour has gone to half the size already. Also after a special mammo on the other breast they found precancerous cells. It hurt like hell but so glad they found it early. I feel lucky about this. Did you have a mastectomy? I am so sorry your cancer has returned, are they able to give you treatment to stop it spreading? One question did you have dizzy spells and palpitations with your Chemo? . I also have low blood pressure. This is more scary than the cancer as sometimes feel that I may have a heart attack. sheilab. Lots of hugs to you. Let me know how you are getting on. X ... View more

I am always on the loo. I drink gallons of water. 10 days into first Chemo and a sore mouth and throat. Left off water for a few days and it got worse. It's best to flush the chemicals out. I found the injections for brining up the white cells were worst than the Chemo drugs. Sheila. ... View more

Hi Kim, So sorry you feel unwell. You just want it over with and get on with the treatment. Keep smiling when you can. ... View more

Hi Michelle, Thanks for your support. The plan is coming together. I get good days, but today is a bad one. I am not looking forward to Chemo and losing my hair. Also hate the thought of a CAT Scan. I am taking Tumeric and vitamin E. lots of good stories from Tumeric on google. It can't hurt to add it to the diet. Have a good Christmas. Sheila ... View more

Hi Pam, I have had the results now and have breast cancer in the left breast and some lymph nodes are affected. I have to have another special mammogram for the right breast to check again. I am seeing my Oncologist on the 4th Jan and starting a six course every three weeks of Chemo, plus a CAT scan. This frightens me the most as I keep dreaming it has spread throughout my body. Irrational I know. I am so glad you are clear and can start moving forwards. I will have an op around June and hopefully get my head back to normal. Let me know how you are doing. Sheila ... View more

Hi Nell, It was the same for me. I had a cyst a few years ago and thought like you just another cyst. I had to have biopsies of Borge breasts and told that I have a 4cm lump and swelling in a node. I can understand exactly how you feel. I am getting the news Wednesday what they are going to do. I keep getting tearful. How are you feeling? Sheila. ... View more