Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi Cathy and Jay, I’ve had my oncologist check up (3 months) and ended up back a couple of weeks with another scare but all good. At my check up I mentioned pain at side of breast and under arm and ribs but was told it was normal as I’m back doing weights?! It’s really tight when I lift my arm, though I didn’t have any nodes touched. Was nearly ready to go back to work and they’ve decided I’m high risk and have offered tamoxifen. Are you two both on it? Angela xx ... View more

Hufflepuff, glad you got sorted and that sounds more manageable to get back in. Have my follow up app through for beginning of Feb so think I’ll be happier after that Angela xx ... View more

Hufflepuff, Phased return is there to be tweaked if it’s not suitable, so try and reduce it they shouldn’t have a problem. It helps to work with nice people but I’m sure you’ll be tired today, hopefully have a break in between days? Yeah and asked would I have 1 or 2 days off after my op. She’s gone the other way now and has been wanting to meet for coffee or lunch but I didn’t think was appropriate. Line is for another couple of weeks just xx ... View more

Hufflepuff, I’m civil service and we either use leave or the rest of the time is still taken as sick. I’ll prob use leave when I go back so as not to add on anymore sick days. No they don’t understand at all, my boss tried to tell me I didn’t have cancer at all so I can’t wait to go back lol. How did today go? xx ... View more

Hufflepuff, Antibiotics seem to be kicking in. Good luck for tomorrow xx ... View more

I’m not sure why half your message is at the bottom lol xx ... View more

Hufflepuff, Think I was just getting frustrated thinking I was find during radio why do I feel so bad after. But it’ll be grand. Mine went back today, at least it’s routine if anything. Think from memory you said you were a nurse? I could have got it totally wrong though lol. Hopefully the phased return will make it easier settle back in xx - fully aware of what I'm letting myself into (!), but am on a phased return so will just hope for the best. Take care and keep resting xx ... View more

Hufflepuff, Thank you, I know I’m a little weirdo with the ironing. My wle was on a Monday and I was ironing by Saturday but more to de stress. Anti biotic for a sinus infection so hopefully it’ll kick in soon but will chill in the meantime. If ya were close I’d tell you to throw your ironing round lol Angela xx ... View more

Hi Hufflepuff, Yeah I finished on 22nd Dec, I managed to get a cancellation app with doc tomorrow so hopefully find out then. I was fine the whole way through radio and to Christmas Day then it hit. I’ve just ironed for an hour but that’s my therapeutic thing so will be happy with that for now. Glad you’ve got a bit of your energy back. 😊 Angela xx ... View more

Cathy, Have just saw your comment from earlier, that sounds really sore. Is there nothing at all they could give you?! The skin fell of my nipple last weekend but it’s been ok otherwise. Glad you’re back on your house again 😊 and you feel ok enough to do it. xx I didn’t ring it either, just couldn’t. I’ve been doing bits just when I can. Just feel lazy Angela xx ... View more

Happy 2018 everyone! Anyone advise when the tiredness gets to the less tired stage. I’ve been wrecked from Boxing Day and if I do anything at all I’ve no energy. No matter how much water I drink my mouth is really dry. We all had a viral thing too in the house so guess I’m trying to work out if it’s still that or effects of radio but it’s drivig me crazy. I have never been less motivated but not in bad form, was looking forward to getting back to being me Angela xx ... View more

Hi Cathy, I was given dipbrobase at the start of radio and told to use it throughout. I have but not as much as they told me until I got really itchy towards the end of 15 sessions. I’ve noticed that residue sitting on top from my skin has got dryer so might look into changing as it doesn’t seem to be soaking in as much therefore not doing what it’s supposed to. Angela xx ... View more

Helena, I was completely fine during radio and until I finished. Think I’m just surprised at the way it feels, body is a dead weight and your zonked. I’ll maybe leave the gym and take the dog a walk, it was icy here but it’s thawed out a bit. Thank you Angela xx ... View more

Helena, Yeah it was grand, fatigue has kicked in a bit so I’m just trying to work out how to deal with it. Gonna try some light cardio this morning in the gym to see if it helps. Angela xx ... View more

Hope everyone had a good Christmas and good luck to anyone starting radiotherapy today Angela xx ... View more

Nicola, Brilliant news, hopefully you’ll be able to relax a bit and enjoy Christmas. So pleased for you. Merry Christmas and a happy healthy 2018 Angela xx ... View more

Jay and Helena, Thank you xx ... View more

Hufflepuff, I get where you’re coming from, I don’t like Christmas but dont show it, today I just wanted to do the same as you and said I wanted to go asleep for a week. My father in law died in July this year (cancer too) so it’s gonna be a hard one and other half is saying he’s going to work (taxi driver) on Christmas Day. I feel he has to deal with the first year in his own way. Totally understand the not wanting to upset your family bit as well. I’m usually the one that sorts everyone and and would say today I’ve maybe been feeling sorry for myself and thought just for once I’d like someone to look after me but they’d think I was cracking up lol. I hope you manage to get some rest over the next few days or even just to get through it 😘 😘 Angela ... View more

I’ve been wrecked today but it’s my own fault, I need this Christmas stuff to be over so I can relax. Question: is it ok to get a bath, I don’t usually have them and didn’t ask, though I take it I can’t put anything in the water? TIA Angela xx ... View more