Breast Cancer Care Forum

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I had a mastectomy with axillary lymph node clearance as I had cancer in 8 of the 16 nodes removed. I had chemotherapy followed by radiation and I am also having an intravenous infusion of omega every 6 months for 3 years recommended by my oncologist. I have had 2 so far with minimal side effects. ... View more

Shi, Will have a look in m and s. I am using aveeno it I also have an aloe Vera based cream to use as well ... View more

Thanks Shi, This is really helpful. Just left work to attend my 2nd session. I can't go braless whilst at work (well I could but may get some stares), so will do this at home as much as I can xx ... View more

Had my first radiation treatment this afternoon. Can I ask you ladies who have finished ypur rads how it all went? ... View more

I am 19 days post last taxotere and still feeling the fatigue and achy legs. I am wearing the dark nail polish and still have all my nails so far although one or two feel slightly different, a little numb in the fingertips. How is everyone doing? How are rads going? I start my 15 sessions next week so looking forward to an extra week with no treatments. ... View more

Thank you all for my welcome to Greece. It's a good feeling to be finished chemo, just gotta ride out this bone pain which started a few hours ago, typical day 5 for me and the coated tongue now resulting in goodness knows how long of not tasting food. We are doing so well getting through this, the fact that this too shall pass is keeping me going this time. I will start 15 rads from October 9th so I have a few weeks to recover from chemo then move into the next phase. One day at a time. Happy Monday ladies, here's to a better week 💗 🤞 🤗 ... View more

Hello lovely ladies, I have just finished my last chemo and rang the bell at Velindre Cancer Centre. I have been there 5 hours as I had vein access issues but Amy saved the day and treatment was completed. I have a 3 week break before 15 rads bit it's a great feeling to be done the chemo. Fingers crossed that the side effects are manageable. 🤞 🤞 🤞 ... View more

Hi Ladies, I have been reading everyone's posts and hoping that you are all recovering and coping with side effects and emotions. I am fighting off a cold which has been hanging on for a couple of weeks now. Last chemo this week so fingers crossed my bloods are okay with fighting this virus. I really want to ring that bell and join you all for cocktails on the beach xx ... View more

Hope everyone is doing okay, we seem to be quiet over the weekend. I am day 6, second T and I am (Fingers crossed 🤞 ) suffering less SE this cycle. I did decrease steroids more gradually this time on the advice of my chemo nurse and I have been taking regular pain relief instead of waiting for pain to start. My mouth issues are not peasant but I definitely have less bone pain and general aches. I feel fatigue and weakness but it seems more manageable. Hoping I haven't spoke too soon but i do believe some other ladies experienced this too on the docetaxol. ... View more

Hi Jem, Day 4 for me and have the mouth coating and fatigue so having a rainy Pyjama day. Not had a rash so can't help you there. I am sure someone can relate and give you some advice. Xx ... View more

Congratulations Tanya on your last chemo, I was thinking of you when in was there yesterday. I cant stop falling asleep today. Where is The bell located, I haven't seen it al all? I will need it in 3 weeks time. ... View more

Less severe se even! ... View more

Mixed feelings Hets I am sure but you are finished with the poison, let's celebrate that. Great success for your daughter too. I just returned from 5th chemo so one more to go and fingers crossed for less sever we this time. ... View more

Thanks Jem, Have a lovely time in Somerset 😉 🌞 ... View more

Hets, Leanne, Linda, Tropic, hope you are all feeling better than earlier this week. Tanya, I am in Velindre for my 2nd T this afternoon. Managed 2.5 hours sleep after 16mg of the lovely dexamethosone even though i take my 2nd dose no later than 1pm. Good luck with your last one on Friday. We are all getting closer to the finish line so get packing for Greece 🤜 🇬🇷 🌞 we can do this. ... View more

Great news Sarah, we will join you in the celebration of end of chemo soon. Leanne, hope you feel better soon and are able to rest at home. I have bloods today before 5th chemo Thursday then one more to go 🙂 😉 ... View more

A meet up is a great idea. I am in South Wales. Hope everyone has had a better weekend x ... View more

Sorry you have woken up not feeling well JaqB, hope it doesn't hang around too long and spoil your 'good' days. ... View more

Hope you are feeling better JemPD after the sickness hit you. I am on my feeling good week, no side effects apart from the usual tiredness and not sleeping well but managing to work Regarding reconstruction surgery, I have been told that mine won't happen until 12 months post radiation treatment. It seems that each area/individual case is different ... View more