Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi I realise I’m a bit late to this but I rarely look on this site now. I also received a letter. I finished chemo In July 18, then had surgery and had rads in November 18, and Finished Herceptin in May 19. Now I take tamoxifen. I was really surprised when I got the letter as I’d spent most of 2019 trying to forget about BC! It actually churned up a lot of feelings for me, mostly anger at being made to feel vulnerable. I realise this was an irrational reaction but it’s difficult to control your emotions around bc isn’t it! Thankfully I did speak to a consultant who said I was no more at risk and so I didn’t shield but was careful. Now I swing between being worried that I will be badly affected by it and thinking it will be like flu! I was told everyone who was having/had cancer treatment in the previous 12 months received a letter.  ... View more

I really must wear my glasses more often, Kip  I just read your previous message as’ the bosom appeal!’  Well done Shi and Kip for your fundraising. X ... View more

Georgiegee you look beautiful too! I love the colour of your outfit and your hair looks great! I hope you had a lovely day!  ... View more

How are you going Reddi? It sounds like things are tough with travelling too and from the states fitting in yours and your mums appointments. I hope you have her care sorted now and you are able to focus on yourself a bit more xx ... View more

Oh wow Redrose what a beautiful couple! Your hair looks great and your dress and flowers (love the red roses!) are stunning. I hope you both enjoyed your day, it’s been a long time coming. Congratulations to you both x ... View more

Great news Jane! You are right onwards and upwards! X ... View more

Everything is too hairy now Kip, even my chin!! 🤪 x ... View more

Yes I remember you saying you had a big party. I’ve decided to have a party too but much smaller scale than yours. Mine is at the end of June , something else to draw a line under all of this. How is life at 2 years clear? Do you think about it much?  The photo was taken in Feb, my hairy is a bit longer now, although still not long enough for me! X ... View more

Hi Jay, lovely to hear from you and great news about your 2 year scan. I’ve just had my last herceptin so hopefully life will get more and more ‘normal.’  Kip I cant remember if I have officially congratulated you on your community championship! Great news and well deserved. You’ve made me smile so much over the last 12+ months. And your star looks lovely!  Ive had a lovely day in the garden working on the veg plot. I didn’t do much to it last year so this year we’ve made a big effort and though I say so myself it is looking fab!!  I hope everyone is enjoying the sunny weather! X   ... View more

Hi Janie, Keeping everything crossed you have a short wait and good results! I eventually received the letter from the hospital this week. It almost wasn’t worth the wait, one line to say all ok and that was it. I don’t know what I expected really, perhaps some party poppers and a bit more detail to show how thorough they have been at checking! X  ... View more

I’m pleased your letter has arrived Kip, still no sign of mine! Thankfully my mum was in the car with me when I received the car otherwise I would be questioning if the call ever happened!!  Looking forward to seeing you all, I’m getting the train too now, ticket all booked. I like the idea of changing your image up now we are the ‘new us!.’ I’ve decided to leave my fringe alone now, I think it is slightly asymmetrical but I’m not cutting any more off!  Ive only had chocolate once this week so pleased with that although I wish the weight would come off quicker!  Another bank holiday weekend, hooray! I’m going to collect my youngest daughter tom morn, she’s decided to come back for the weekend which will be lovely!  Ive got a 10k race on Sunday and I’ve roped in a friend and my youngest daughter to bucket shake, I’m hoping to get a fair amount as there will be a large group of people in one space. We will see!  I hope everyone else has a good weekend xx ... View more

I haven’t had a letter yet either Kip, yes it is good we rang the hospital to Chase otherwise like you say the worry would be building up. Well done on the weight loss front, I am impressed and inspired. I’ve quit the chocolate (this is day 4) and already lost 2lbs which along with your reports of weight loss is spurring me on to continue.  Jean I didn’t get to parkrun on Saturday, storm Hannah scupperred that. We have had a few trees down in the park, I’m glad the weather is calmer today.  Does everyone know about sawing a bit off a chair leg to even it out well I’ve just done that to my fringe!!! It looks like a 4 year old has had a go! Bits of my fringe didn’t fall out due to the cold cap but lots did so I cut off the wispy bits, then it wasn’t straight so I tried to even it out, oh dear I wish I hadn’t started!  Got a ‘cancer’ day today but in a good way. I’ve just had y herceptin (only one more to go!) Later I am going to a volunteering open day at a new Maggie’s that has just opened. I don’t know if volunteering there is for me, I’m not sure if I’m ready, if it will help or hinder my progress but I will go along and see. I’m also collecting buckets and t shirts from my cancer centre for my OH and friend to shake when I do a 10k race on Sunday. This evening I’m going to a Rhod Gilbert show called Hoof Cancer Where it Hurts. He raises lots of money for my cancer centre and there will be lots of the Nepal Trekkers there. Busy day, cancer related but in a good way. X ... View more

Kip that is amazing news! Now we can both celebrate, although it sounds like you are doing very well in your diet, 5lbs is great and has motivated me to cut out the chocolate (again!!!)  Thank you for your message Jane, I know what you mean, we all like to hear good news as it gives us all hope. I hope you get good results in May.  Jean, I have indeed met up with my chemo thread. We met in Jan and it was good to put faces to names. They were all further on than me, as you know chemo was my first treatment. However some are still having ongoing problems with herceptin/heart. I thank my lucky stars I seem to have faired well. I really appreciated your pm’s whilst I was going through chemo, it’s a lonely time.    Both girls are back in uni now, so back to being empty nesters again. I actually quite like the peace and quiet! Parkrun in the morning providing hurricane Hannah doesn’t hit to harshly! Have a lovely weekend all, hopefully more relaxing now results are in! X ... View more

Just a quick post to say hospital rang and I have the all clear, such a relief as I’m sure you all understand. 🤞 for you now Kip I hope they arrive tom. Girls going back to uni today and tom so lots to do will pop in for a chat soon. Thanks once more for your support xx ... View more

Thanks all, it is so frustrating. A simple thing that can cause so much extra unnecessary stress. I want to get off this ride too Kip!  Paulus its good your appointment has arrived swiftly I hope your results do too and are good.  Funny you saying you had a look at this years May thread I have had a look in on April chemo 19, it takes you back doesn’t it. Still I suppose that is a good thing, shows how far we have come xx ... View more

Still no results, just rang hospital and was told although they say 10 days it can sometimes take 4 WEEKS!!!!!! The secretary is going to try and chase up and call me back. I’m feeling much the same as Kip. X ... View more

Thanks Paulus x   Clare I have a chillow and love it! I have it by my bed every night and usually use it whilst reading before I go to sleep. Then I put it on the floor next to my bed. Sometimes I use it if I wake up in the night but it’s so cold I don’t tend to sleep on it. I find it really gives me a bit of relief from the flush. X     ... View more

I hope tomorrow ‘s appointment goes well Kip. I’m not feeling great at the moment either with worry. I was supposed to get results within 10 days but Easter seems to have messed that up because it is now 10 days and I haven’t heard. Of course no post today so still waiting, it’s so frustrating. Fingers crossed we both get good results tomorrow. Did you read my message about wheat causing aches and pains? Might be worth a go cutting it out for a few weeks to see if it makes a difference. I know its odd but it has worked for A couple of ladies I had chemo with.  The garden work has been tiring but got loads done. I’m loving this weather, apart from it makes me think of last summer when I was having chemo!! There is no escape. Hopefully get results tomorrow andnit I don’t I’m going to phone up. Enjoy Easter Monday all xx ... View more

Hi christine, I had chemo this time last year and through the long hot summer and was advised to wear factor 50 and stay out of the sun as much as possible. I used to sit in the garden but under the parasol. X ... View more

Shame you didn’t get to the run Sue but as I’m sure you know there will be others. You are wise to rest when you need to. I was told when going through chemo to make a note of how I felt each day because se’s tended to follow a pattern through every cycle, it was good to know what was coming and at what point I would feel ok.  Well done to your friend, it is thanks to people like her that research has helped us!  I hope you continue to feel better and enjoy the sunshine this Easter x ... View more