Breast Cancer Now Forum

Bubba bubba for me too!! I’ve chopped my curls to a few inches short on top and about an inch everywhere else to minimise upset at hair loss, I’m hoping the cold cap works but even if it does it doesn’t sound too effective. I wish I was a sparkly girl but I’m a bit more checked shirt and trainers. There seems to be lots of lovely things I could try but I’m not sure I could carry off. I’ve been brave and got a really beanie I like but after that I’m stumped. I’m gonna have to face it sooner or later 💖🎀🛍 ... View more

Glad it’s not me just me with a thing for marmite on toast! As I’m still feeling a little queasy I’ve been limiting myself to what I’ve tried. God apple was bland. Oxtail soup want too bad though. Taste buds are definitely on their way out. Lactulose worked a treat for any of you wondering 😳💩. Just a shame I sent the message meant for my husband to my quiz team 😂😂😂. Could make for an interesting start to this evening if I make it out. I have to say that your posts are keeping me going, much love to you all x ... View more

Oh Cherry that sucks!! I don’t know what your curly hair looks like but you could easily have taken chunks out of mine without it being noticeable. Have you a wig in mind? Rach x ... View more

Jencat, good luck for today. I’m sure it’ll all go smoothly 💖 ... View more

Thanks ladies. I have post op lactulose kicking about ... View more

Thanks. No 💩 so far 😳 ... View more

Meesh, I got 3 types of anti sickness and steroids but no laxatives. I’m wondering if lactulose would help... ... View more

I’d been running up to diagnosis for 30 minutes two or three times a week. I haven’t been able to since July due to mindset then surgery. I’m hoping to get back to it now I’m 5 weeks post op but still under instruction of loose bra only. It’s a bugger.  ... View more

And I love the sparkles x ... View more

Shi, i hate needles too but self injection was ok. I was very surprised.  ... View more

I was only given one injection to bring home for WBC did that yesterday after 24 hours post chemo. It’s odd how it’s different for everyone even on FEC. ... View more

Meesh, I’m curly too but have gone short. I got some shampoo in the gift bag too so might try it. My curly hair got greasy on day 2 normally. I’m going to go no shampoo for now and see what happens. I might only be able to cope for a few days 😊. If the cold cap doesn’t work I guess it won’t be an issue. ... View more

Oh. On post surgery bras. I bought quite a few from Marks but have only used one as my surgeon insisted on vests only for the first four weeks. I’ll dig out the ones not used if anyone is interested. No charge as they’re no use to me. Probably around 36Bs to 38B or C. ... View more

That explains the black nail polish in my chemogiftbag! ... View more

Yeah success is minimal but I’ll take it as I really didn’t mind the cold cap. I think it helped with the nausea a bit. I’ve ordered some powder for eyebrows and eyeliner but my painting skills suck 😳 ... View more

I’m on FEC and only on day 3. Feeling a little better than yesterday. They gave me three tubes of the red stuff, not sure which letter that is. It’s the red stuff that leads to hair loss I think. I’m cold capping and hoping it works. Not precious about my hair, had it cut short but wasn’t brave enough for the shave 😊, more the second looks in the street. More worried about eyebrows and eyelashes as I’ve never really bothered with make up so adding things back in could be fun. Might get my little girl to help although I usually end up looking like one of the ugly sisters from Shrek when she given me a make over 😳. ... View more

Big sausage finger typing going on soz ... View more

Firstly, apologies I keep hitting the pink button so if I’m hugging willy billy I’m sorry. Secondly, I have another question. I’m guessing that hair products should now be specifically parabens free. Has my one decided to just forgo washing their hair completely? I did this for a few months a long time ago when I was at uni and my hair has never been in such good condition. Can’t remember why I gave in and washed it, might have been for graduation. Now it’s short I’m thinking not wishing but just rinsing would work even better if I can get passed the greasy stage. I think only wishing once a week would hit greasy on day 2 anyway. Any thoughts? ... View more

Thanks again Shi. I’ll be looking out for those pesky blighters. I hope you’re better soon and that it doesn’t delay your next cycle. ... View more

Thanks Karana ... View more