Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi again Kaspar, I had a meeting today with my consultant and bc nurse - I asked my bc nurse about the black cohosh and she said it is not recommended for women with ER+ bc - neither is St. John's Wort. She said Evening primrose oil was fine to take.   Hope that helps Lizzie ... View more

Hi Kaspar, Very glad to hear you have finished your rads and are looking forward   I am having a look on here as will find out today if I need rads, following a lumpectomy and snb - all clear.  Trying to get an idea of what rads is like.   I read about you taking black cohosh and in the back of my mind I think I read something about not taking it if you have had bc.  I am not trying to scare monger - far from it but would suggest you check with your bc nurse or gp that it is ok to use.  I would be interested to know the answer.   Take Care Lizzie       ... View more

Hi Flying archer, I'm really sorry that you are back in the limbo of waiting....and waiting again.  As Anniej said it is positive that they are being so thorough and you will end up with the best treatment plan for you. I got results last Thursday that they had good margins and no spread to my lymph nodes.  They didn't have the results re whether it was oestrogen or progesterone +'ve .  I have,another appointment next week and have been told unofficially it is likely to be rads and hormone treatment for me so that is what I am banking on. Take care and sending a big hug xo ... View more

Hi Nicky, Hope all goes well for you on the 8th. I would say listen to your body, be kind to yourself and don't be rushed in to doing things.  Do as much or as little as you feel like and do not feel guilty about it.   This is,a mental journey as,well as,a physical one so take the time to make sure you are well. Read magazines, watch rubbish tv, go for short walks, let someone else look after the house etc.  Be gentle with yourself xo ... View more

Hi Debbie, I've been having a long think about this.  I would speak with my bc nurse or consultant and be guided by them.  My personal view would be to have the holiday and get yourself in a good place before surgery, also it would probably be good for the whole family. Go with your instincts that's usually best xo ... View more

I'm feeling so much better today. I had a really good chat with my bc nurse yesterday - the first time I've been able to speak with her. She gas,signed me off work for another week and I feel so relieved - I love my job but not ready to go back yet. She also spoke about some further physio for my arm - it was all very positive. I'm now looking forward to getting back to normal in my body and head without rushing it. The radiotherapy and hormone treatment seems very minor in comparison to what others on here are going through. Hope all you lovely ladies are doing ok - Flying archer, your post yesterday made me full much better, thank you xo ... View more

Hi Aliog, Sorry you are not feeling so well at the moment. Yes, I definitely had brain freeze like you - I love reading and had a few books to read but couldn't concentrate.  Instead I've looked at lots of frivolous magazines and watched countless episodes of 'rubbish' tv - escape to the country, four in a bed etc. I wanted to be really motivated and had it in my head i would do lots of jobs around the house, declutter, paperwork etc but in reality have done none of it as have not felt up to it at all. Stay strong and do what feels right for you - I hope you hear what the next step is soon xo ... View more

Flying Archer,  you are definitely doing the right thing - concentrate on you, your family and your coming holiday.  It makes a lot of sense to go back to work having had more time to heal and get your head back to normal.   That's how I am feeling - I've had fantastic news but that doesn't stop my boob and arm from aching and also feel I need to get back to normal in my head - does that make sense? Have a lovely holiday - you will definitely be ready for it xo ... View more

Thanks Ladybowler, will ring gp in the morning xo ... View more

Flying Archer - great news - saw it on the other thread. How will you get the time off - do you just get a sick note from your gp? In theory I could now go back but not sure I'm ready. ... View more

Great news ladies, congratulations.  I also got my results this evening and its,all good, nothing found in my lymph nodes and clear margins.  They didn't have all my results so unsure 're the oestrogen/progesterone part of it but will find out next week.  Such a relief.  Will find out what's next 're radiotherapy/ medication next week .                                                  In theory I can go back to work now but in my head (not to mention my boon and arm) I don't feel ready - the consultant whom I'd never met before  said I was fine to go to work.  He didn't examine me in any way - told me to contact the breast care nurse about my arm.  Would welcome some advice.                                                                                                            We cracked open a bottle of champagne - first drink I've had for weeks, tasted very good.  Feeling very lucky. ... View more

Goodness Feel the Fear - yes, thank goodness you got checked. It looks like a very comprehensive treatment plan. I imagine that was a lot to take in - but they are definitely 'on it'! Stay strong and be kind to yourself.xo ... View more

Absolutely - thank you xo ... View more

Wishing you the best possible outcome too xo ... View more

I don't know anything about complimentary therapies being offered - certainly no one has mentioned it to me. Feeling glum is,a good description - I'm not sure I'm ready to go back to work next week. I will look into the therapies and you're right doing something normal is good - great to be able to drive again You've reassured me about the pain/ flexibility in my arm - hopefully full movement eventually comes back. Take care xo ... View more

Hi Meri, Just wondered how you are finding the tamoxifen. I am nearly two weeks post lumpectomy and snb - results on Thursday. I have been told the likelihood will be radiotherapy and hormone treatment - not sure what yet. I am 50 and I would say definitely Peri-menopause, not sure what they put you on at that stage. Roll on Thursday. You sound very positive and like you are dealing with it all very well. ... View more

Hi Ladies, I've just been catching up on this link - no wonder you are feeling frustrated. I've been feeling the same - even though I know I should be feeling positive as I'm hoping for radiotherapy and medication.  The waiting is a bit of a killer - Thursday afternoon can't come soon enough.   I drove for the first time today and it was absolutely fine, was great to be mobile again.   My arm is still very sore - more painful than my boob - does anyone else feel like this?  I struggle to fully extend it. Stay strong girlies xo ... View more

That's great news.  I think I will try tomorrow.  I'm struggling with extending my right arm - how is yours? Xo ... View more

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