Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hello Breast Friends! That’s a great name for a FB page! Am two weeks post radiotherapy and the side effects are really showing themselves... nasty blisters, sore arm, aching joints and complete exhaustion and overwhelming emotions. All normal I believe! So I did something random today.. I am a big listener of 5 Live Radio and was really sad to hear the news of the death of their presenter Rachel from breast cancer so I text the programme and they called me back to interview me and just before the 11 O clock news tonight I talked about the podcasts I had listened to and how they had helped me. It was very nerve wracking! I am also finding this forum really inspiring and helpful. You are all so amazing so thank you for your support xx I have been receiving counselling recently and have found this really useful too. Keep strong everyone xx just go with how you feel xx take care xxx ... View more

Hi Gill, yes I have listened to that podcast and Neareat and dearest... it was really interesting and comforting to listen to other people’s thoughts and know that how you feel is also how others feel when dealing with cancer. I am really struggling with the reality do what has happened to me in the last few months and am having some sessions with a therapist but ultimately YOU are the only one who can deal with your feelings and at times that is scary and lonely and hard xxx sending hugs to all of you out there post treatment xxx the journey is not over xxx take care xxx ... View more

Hi! Can anyone help with some advice on how to treat very sore patches underneath the breast post radiotherapy? It wasn’t happening during the treatment but has got worse in the week since finishing. It hurts!!!! Xxx thanks xxx ... View more

And I’m finished! 20 sessions done. Feel very relieved that it is over. Now need to focus on resting and recovering xx Well done everyone that has finished so far and good luck to those still going xxx You are all amazing xxx Thanks for this space to share thoughts etc. It has been really helpful xxx Take care everyone xxx No bell in my rads dept to ring but am feeling happy for the first time in many months xxx ... View more

15/20 treatments completed - yay! Well done to all of you that have finished or our still in treatment xxx keep strong xx am amazed and proud of you all xxx Have a good weekend xxx ... View more

I had my hair dyed at the end of week 1 of radiotherapy and it seems to have given my hair a good conditioning as well as hide the grey!!!!! Do whatever makes you feel better as going through this treatment is hard enough xxx hugs to everyone xxx ... View more

10 out of 20 sessions done! Yay!!!! Am feeling really tired but not too sore. More stinging and stabbing type pains. Am using Zerobase emollient cream which seems to be doing the trick. The radio therapists are all lovely and so far it hasn’t been too bad. Has anyone given their radiotherapy dept a box of chocolates or anything at the end of their treatment? Just feel like I want to say thank you somehow xxx keep going everyone xxx ... View more

Started my 20 sessions on Monday too! Day 1 was fine but day 2 a bit more of an ordeal as the machine was playing up! My sessions are also at the end of the day so have planned dinners before I leave for the appt. Has been a strange experience so far but the staff are all helpful and explain what they are doing. Good luck to everyone starting their treatment this month. Sending hugs to you all xxx ... View more

That's exactly how I felt and I ended up going to see my nurse just to check my wounds etc. she said that what I was experiencing was normal and that I need to keep doing the exercises and using my arms when I can gently. She also did a slight massage on the under arm which hurt a lot but did release the muscle tension. Good luck xxx ... View more

Had my first oncology appt today. It is a lot of information given to you so don't be afraid to ask them to repeat anything and definitely take someone with you. When I came out of mine I repeated everything I believed I had heard and understood from the meeting to my partner and he filled in any gaps for me! Hope all goes well xxx ... View more

I too was shocked by the size of my scar and 3 weeks post op still find it hard to look at it without getting upset... the nerve pain is the thing that is giving me so much grief! The other replies sound encouraging though as to how it shrinks and disappears so take some comfort in that... I am! Xxx ... View more

Thanks for your support xxx it's so helpful to hear how others have managed this emotional and physical rollercoaster xxx ... View more

Thanks for that xx I am just worrying a bit about removing them as it hurts so much. Am also overwhelmed by the emotional side of post surgery. Also normal I expect! Xx ... View more