Breast Cancer Now Forum

Thanks shi, yep I have some difflan but no fluconzole. The hospital gave me a huge bag of drugs, difflan and doublebase gel! I will start using it today and call up about the fluconzole. Xxx ... View more

Hi ladies,  I’m now on day 10 after having. EC and yesterday I noticed black spots on my tongue, they aren’t sore and I’ve been lucky enough to have very few side affects.   I’ve been brushing my teeth religiously after eating, Has anyone else had these?    Theresa xx ... View more

Hi ladies I hope you don’t mind me joining you! I was diagnosed on Dec 28th, I was originally scheduled to have a lumpectomy and axillary node clearance but more pre cancerous cell were found so they’ve opted to do EC-T before my op. My first session is tomorrow 17/01/18.   I had a port cath fitted yesterday and it’s hurting like hell. I can’t  get comfortable in bed and paracetamol hasn’t  worked.    Has anyone else been in pain after the port cath fitting?    Xxx ... View more

Hi there, i hope you and your mum are doing ok? What is the Alice  band for with the cold cap? @Confuseddaughter wrote: Hi everyone... I've been bit quiet on here for a while but mum starts the second part of her journey this week so thought via me, she could be part of this. Lumpsectory done back in November, lovely Christmas now time to start! Tomorrow she has her first dose of herceptin so it's a good few hours at the hospital tomorrow we are told for observation, then Thursday starts chemo, as she is her2+. Bit surreal that this day we knew was coming is here... mum is having paclitaxel weekly for 12 weeks and herceptin every three weeks. We have been following everyones great tips and support, mum has been taking the manuka honey since diagnosis. We got it from holland and barrett, the 24+ one, highest concentration, it's a bit pricey at £55 but they have a penny sale on so you get two large pots for £55 which helps and she has a spoon a day! My sister dad and I have all had a cold the last month and mums the only one who hasn't! Think we need to start taking it! Lots of deliveries in the post this week, paxman shampoo and conditioner, hair nets for sleeping in, silk pillowcases which are meant to be better for the scalp, eyebrow stamps (!), wide comb, @Confuseddaughter wrote: Hi everyone... I've been bit quiet on here for a while but mum starts the second part of her journey this week so thought via me, she could be part of this. Lumpsectory done back in November, lovely Christmas now time to start! Tomorrow she has her first dose of herceptin so it's a good few hours at the hospital tomorrow we are told for observation, then Thursday starts chemo, as she is her2+. Bit surreal that this day we knew was coming is here... mum is having paclitaxel weekly for 12 weeks and herceptin every three weeks. We have been following everyones great tips and support, mum has been taking the manuka honey since diagnosis. We got it from holland and barrett, the 24+ one, highest concentration, it's a bit pricey at £55 but they have a penny sale on so you get two large pots for £55 which helps and she has a spoon a day! My sister dad and I have all had a cold the last month and mums the only one who hasn't! Think we need to start taking it! Lots of deliveries in the post this week, paxman shampoo and conditioner, hair nets for sleeping in, silk pillowcases which are meant to be better for the scalp, eyebrow stamps (!), wide comb,Alice bands for the cold cap and have been told that whatever you do reg the cold cap, just make sure it fits right! I know I'm not going through this myself but have been there every step with my mum and am always reading everything posted on here, it helps. Was thinking this morning, of all the emotions felt the last few months more so at the time of diagnosis, feel like they are resurfacing a bit and try to not get upset but we are ready for this now. Also will show mum the responses and comments from everyone so she knows she's not the only one! (She's not too technological!) Thinking of you all and here's to the next few months. Reassuring knowing you are all out there going through similar experience and I think when mum goes to the ward Thursday she will see that herself. Take care everyone and if starting, sending you hugs and support Xxxxxx I know I'm not going through this myself but have been there every step with my mum and am always reading everything posted on here, it helps. Was thinking this morning, of all the emotions felt the last few months more so at the time of diagnosis, feel like they are resurfacing a bit and try to not get upset but we are ready for this now. Also will show mum the responses and comments from everyone so she knows she's not the only one! (She's not too technological!) Thinking of you all and here's to the next few months. Reassuring knowing you are all out there going through similar experience and I think when mum goes to the ward Thursday she will see that herself. Take care everyone and if starting, sending you hugs and support Xxxxxx @Confuseddaughter wrote: Hi everyone... I've been bit quiet on here for a while but mum starts the second part of her journey this week so thought via me, she could be part of this. Lumpsectory done back in November, lovely Christmas now time to start! Tomorrow she has her first dose of herceptin so it's a good few hours at the hospital tomorrow we are told for observation, then Thursday starts chemo, as she is her2+. Bit surreal that this day we knew was coming is here... mum is having paclitaxel weekly for 12 weeks and herceptin every three weeks. We have been following everyones great tips and support, mum has been taking the manuka honey since diagnosis. We got it from holland and barrett, the 24+ one, highest concentration, it's a bit pricey at £55 but they have a penny sale on so you get two large pots for £55 which helps and she has a spoon a day! My sister dad and I have all had a cold the last month and mums the only one who hasn't! Think we need to start taking it! Lots of deliveries in the post this week, paxman shampoo and conditioner, hair nets for sleeping in, silk pillowcases which are meant to be better for the scalp, eyebrow stamps (!), wide comb,Alice bands for the cold cap and have been told that whatever you do reg the cold cap, just make sure it fits right! I know I'm not going through this myself but have been there every step with my mum and am always reading everything posted on here, it helps. Was thinking this morning, of all the emotions felt the last few months more so at the time of diagnosis, feel like they are resurfacing a bit and try to not get upset but we are ready for this now. Also will show mum the responses and comments from everyone so she knows she's not the only one! (She's not too technological!) Thinking of you all and here's to the next few months. Reassuring knowing you are all out there going through similar experience and I think when mum goes to the ward Thursday she will see that herself. Take care everyone and if starting, sending you hugs and support Xxxxxx Xx ... View more