Breast Cancer Care Forum

Evie - Thank you for your reply 💞 Went to hospital today for a 6wk check up, had a bit of a chat with him and he examined me. I have discomfort & tightness in operation area & also worried some about the scar tissue under my arm which feels tender & a lumpy bit that I don't like. So he sending me for Ultrasound !! He is also referring me to Psychiatrist, he said he thinks I need to & it should help me a lot.   Thank you for the book recommendation I will look into that. Also thanks for Jobey68 post - which is very true. Also love the quote - our thoughts are not facts, they are just thoughts.   Appreciate you taking the time to reply with such kind, helpful words at a time when I need them so badly especially from someone who knows first hand. I will message you personally later if that's ok Evie xxxx       ... View more

Hi Evie-S, Thanks for replying. I finished treatment in May, I haven't been able to get counselling but I did see a mental health nurse which didn't help at all.   My dad died in February & I only got to see him when he was very poorly & struggling so never got to talk to him as it happened so fast.   Even though I've been told I'm cancer free I'm so worried about the cancer returning that I'm finding it hard to think of anything else. Then I'm grieving about my dad as well so I'm so depressed & sad. My head just spins & spins - feels like I'm going mad. xx         ... View more

Hi - been advised to massage breast & underarm scar tissue - didn't ask how long for and how often, does anyone know ? ... View more

Angie - thank you, I will ask again tomorrow when I go. Only had 5 sessions so not any redness yet ... View more

HI - I got told there's no need to moisturize my breast & underarm but have been told that you should moisturize by other hospital ???? Don't know what to do ? ... View more

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Hi Ambychio,   I was bit worried about 9 days later going to Belgium as the skin etc will be at it's peak, but I'm still going as it's sort of a pilgrimage for my dad who died while I was having Chemotherapy !!!   I will wear leggings with the dresses as I'm as white as a bottle of milk..😅   I will keep looking forward as you say, thanks for reply. xx ... View more

Starting radiotherapy 25th April, nervous & anxious as usual. I'm going to Belgium 9 days after treatment ends. I'm getting factor 50 sunscreen, scarf & hat plus parasol. Have some v neck dresses & tops but will wear long sleeve tops underneath.   Feel like I'm going to wrapped up for winter...😊 Anyone got any tips for better dress wear & also tips for preparing skin for radiotherapy please. ... View more

Thank you Evie for reply & hug. Glad to hear counselling helped you. Hoping to hear soon about mine. Could of really done with having it from beginning but it just didn't work out.   The fear is overwhelming isn't it, have been trying some meditation videos & some mantras to help me some, as I don't want the fear to have as much hold over me.  Thanks for the other post - I will keep that & read it, it's very good. xx   ... View more

Hi Susan,  It's my hospital that I'm waiting to attend, every time I've got appointment it's clashed which was frustrating. I'm now waiting for another appointment. Thanks for your reply.       ... View more

Looks like I won't be starting chemo until maybe November now, my clear margin was out by 0.8mm so have to have another small OP next week.   Anxiety still high but I'm waiting on some counselling. ... View more

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Oh Aneebel, thanks so much for that. That does help take the fear away a bit....💕   How come you were there from 8 - 5 ? Does it take that long every time... ... View more

Hi Sue,   Thank you for your reassuring message regarding the chemo treatment, it does help to hear that the nurses will give it me slowly & keep a eye on me. I really do hope the fear will subside after the first one.   And Yes, I'm having the medicine to kill off any random cells & Yes, that is good, it's VERY GOOD.  Thank you so much....💕           ... View more

Anxious-Soul - thank you for message.   Definitely need distractions as watching Atypical did help.   Need some suggestions for more series if anyone has any. Don't feel up for doing much else at moment as still feel bit sore & weak.   Thanks for helping me A-S I was in a bad place.....💕   P.S. - I watched every episode by the way !!                       ... View more

Reddi, Thank you for message, really appreciate it. It helps me to hear I'm not on my own, I've been torturing myself.    I will look up the book you recommended it sounds just right for me. I have some book tokens & will see if they have it in Waterstones, thank you for that.   I certainly over think things so this is magnified 100 fold, I have been trying to combat my anxiety - I watched several episodes of Atypical last night & I did calm down some.   Like you the anxiety has made me feel all sorts ( worse case scenarios ) which almost tip me over the edge.   Thanks for taking the time to help me Reddi, everyone is so kind & helpful on here. This group has kept me sane, I've had so much support from day one. I can't thank you all enough 💕 ... View more

Thanks ElliesMum,   I have spoke to Maggie's today & they have specialist nurses & a clinical psychologist there each day, it's a drop in centre so I'm going to go there. I have calmed down some but still extremely anxious.    Glad you have no sign of infection, I'll be one/two weeks behind you as my first chemo will be 24th.....😮 xxx     ... View more