Breast Cancer Now Forum

I would  like to thank everyone on the forum-  for just being there.  I haven't posted for a while but dip in most days and heed advice.  Take Care everyone.  Julie xx ... View more

So sorry Helena. Sending you all my love. Julie xx ... View more

Hi Snottydotty Just to let you know I am experiencing the same as you. It is worrying feeling "lumps and bumps" I agree. I wasn't informed of this either. I had my second mammogram last Friday and am obviously worried about the results. I was told when I had my mammogram last year I would have to wait 10 days but this time I was told up to 3 weeks which I think is ridiculous. I'll be (am!) a nervous wreck!! xx ... View more

I'm with you Delly and would prefer to see somebody face to face and chat etc. There doesn't seem to be much in my area and have to travel for any help. I was thinking of going to one of those mobile vans Macmillan have. I went to the hospital near where Rockstarchic mentioned but don't live near there.  Xx ... View more

Hi Rockstarchic We could have had our operation at the same hospital and even have the same BC nurse??  I was thinking if contacting Macmillan as they're  in my area soon but unsure now.  Xx ... View more

Lucy51 I feel exactly the same as you. I feel as if I'm going around in circles, repeating myself and want to turn back time.  I find Mindfulness is not as easy as people  think. You have to work at it and put the effort and time into it. Thanks for the best wishes.  Xx ... View more

Lucy51 I'm with you all the way on this. I've a hard week coming up which makes things worse. I have my second mammogram on Friday and this week is also the anniversary I lost my Mum to Pancreatic Cancer. Along with other things going on in my life. I've just finished a Mindfulness Course which I'm still trying to put into practice. I'm also seriously considering hypnotherapy in the new year. I'll try anything. Sending hugs. xxx ... View more

There's a coincidence Rockstarchic and Oldspice as I too had my treatment at that Cancer hospital. I've also been referred to a Counsellor there and think the same as you both!! I know somebody else too who was referred to a Counsellor there and thought the same.  TypicalMe-I'm exactly the same as you. I worry about everything and this diagnosis has sent my stress levels through the roof.  If only there was a magic wand!! Hugs to you all. xx ... View more

So pleased for you Jaybro. A weight off your shoulders. Xx ... View more

Rockstarchic I could have written your comment myself. I want somebody to say you're " cured " but I know it's not going to happen.  That's why I struggle.  Hugs to you all. Xxx   ... View more

Thanks for the hugs ladies. It's really helpful to know I'm not alone in the way I'm thinking. I'm not seeing the Counsellor until 2nd of December which would make it five weeks since I last saw her. So much for her support and helping me through this. XX ... View more

I'm feeling exactly the same as previous posts. I'm having my second Mammogram next week and my stress levels are through the roof. I'm bad enough anyway as scared stiff of recurrence. I'll be even worse when I'm waiting for the results-every phone call, letter etc.  I've just finished a course of Mindfulness ( plus reading books and trying to practice it) but to no avail really. I have also been giving a Counsellor via my Cancer hospital. I have seen her twice and she's a total waste of space. My last visit was less than 25 minutes from me getting into and out of the car. I could have screamed and cried my eyes out.  I too am reading books but nothing seems to be helping me. It's just "nice" to know I'm not alone. xxx ... View more

Hi Sue Just wondered if you're  feeling any better. All the best. Xx ... View more

Hi Lucy51 I am exactly the same. I do everything 100 miles an hour and want everything done now. That's why I've struggled ( if that's the word ) with mindfulness.  I do need to be kinder to myself though. I was told that in the taster session yesterday. Julie xx ... View more

Thanks Philippa I really appreciate it. Julie xx ... View more

Hi Lucy51 I finished treatment a while ago and that's when I hit a brick wall. I felt as if I had no support but now everything is coming at once. I'm finding it difficult to fit it all in. I think I need to be kinder to myself and put myself first. It is difficult though when I have so much to contend with besides BC. xx ... View more

Hi Ladies, I hope you don't  mind me joining in but just wanted to say I feel exactly the same as you all. Not a day goes by when it's not on my mind. It's  ruling my life. I did go to a taster mindfulness session today and I have a taster Counselling session in September.  I've has both before but hoping this time it will work for me.  Like Lucy51 said I'm  so glad I'm  not on my own feeling like this. Take Care All. Xx ... View more

Thanks Tracie. You do the same. Sending Hugs. Xx ... View more

I agree with you Tracie.  I only  made the appointment yesterday at 6 and had a call at 9 this morning.  It's  only a simple procedure I require and can't  believe any nurse can't do it. Water infections can get you down so I hope you're sorted out soon and out of discomfort and worry .  Xx ... View more

Thanks ladies for your support. I had my nurse appointment cancelled this morning as nurse not qualified to do what I needed!! Have to ring Monday afternoon to rearrange as that's when new rota is out. Hugs to you all. Xx   ... View more