Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi girls   I think the exhaustion hits me most at weekends which is awful as I have a 5 year old and get mum guilt for not being able to do much with him. In my review this week they told me to expect this fatigue to last 2 months after completion of rads which is annoying. The rads itself has been going well I've got a slight pink box around my breast lol, I've been using bio oil and aveeno and massaged in well (used separately not together lol) Mine feels more like its bruised if I'm honest. Wating times improved vastly this week also which was good and all 4 machines have worked all week. I think once you get into the routine of things you settle into it and its crazy how fast that time goes. I've got 5 more sessions left then I'm done and on to reconstruction. I can't believe we're in October this week it's coming up to my 'cancerversery' on 25th and what a year its been this seems to be bringing up a lot of mixed feelings for me. Anyway I hope everyone is getting on okay with rads I've seen a few of you are not doing too bad and I hope this continues for you all.   God bless and lots of love xxx   ... View more

Ah I thought I recognised the name lol. Glad you recovered well from the surgery sorry to hear about your seroma tho. My surgery went well also although I've been having trouble with my arm and stiffness but I guess its hard to get through any of this unscathed. Good luck for October the main thing that took me by surprise with rads is how tiring it can be.    Lots of love xxx     ... View more

Hi Sandpiper   Im currently using the blue palmolive, I think its sensitive which I used whilst having chemo. My hospital has not mentioned anything about soap for Rads tho. I've been using Aveeno for a while now and highly recommend that    Hope that helps good luck for October.   Lots of love xxx ... View more

Hi Joemic    Aww bless you sounds like it’s been a little traumatic for you I’m sorry to hear that. I’ve found that my arm and chest really ache afterwards from holding position for so long. And yes the fatigue seems to set in straight away doesn’t it and I also put this down school runs and getting my 5 year old to settle at night but now from hearing that your feeling the same way Im putting it down to the rads. Hope everything went well for you today  one more to tick off our lists 😊   sending love and hugs xx ... View more

Hi Joemic    thank you for your kind words I’ll be thinking of you also. This has been nearly a year in the making as I started chemo treatment in December which lasted to June then surgery in July and now rads which is my last part of active treatment thank god. All that will be left for me to have is another op but I can deal with that. It’s been a long long road but nearly there now.    Good of luck to everyone   xx ... View more

Hi Joemic   Im scheduled for 15 rounds so should finish the 4 October. Yes I can agree with you there I’m really looking forward to finishing treatment at the moment it’s felt a bit like I’ve bin in limbo as my surgery was 17 July and it’s been an awful long time since then. I’m going to be having another surgery after this but I’m hoping that I should be able to move on after rads finishes. Good luck for Monday hun will be thinking of you 😊 @Joemic wrote: Hi MissWhite89   You'll be starting the same day as me then, how many are you having? Can't say I'm looking forward to the 3 hr round trip for travelling but am looking forward to finishing my treatment - well apart from the hormones and bisphosphonates that is .   Good luck   Joemic x    ... View more

Hi   My radiotherapy is starting on Monday, it’s good to hear everyone who’s getting through and your experiences of it. I feel like I know what to expect now.   Hope everyone is doing okay  Xx ... View more

Hi Sandpiper  Yes you are right, it seems once you get over one obstacle another one presents itself. I have the same worry as you about the radiotherapy situation. I’m seeing my surgeon today, got a bit of a nervous feeling not sure why. I’m sorry to hear about your osteoporosis but I do hope you are doing well. Is you next step seeing the surgeon for results? I hope it all goes well for you and I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you 🤞 xx   sending lots of love to everyone 💖 ... View more

This is my first post since diagnosed but have been following some groups for a while. Had my surgery 17th and had a skin sparring mastectomy to right Breast and some lymph nodes removed with immediate reconstruction. I know it’s a bit different to yours but I have to say it’s not looking too bad so far, it’s been matched pretty well. My only worry is now having to have radiotherapy and the implant not looking as good as it does now, but I guess we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it. My journey has been a long one so far. I was diagnosed 25th October at 29 with Triple Negative and started a gruelling regime of chemotherapy 18th December which finished 11th June. I have to say it’s nice in a strange way to be moving forward to the next stages. I’ll see my surgeon next week to find out the results of surgery.    All my my best to all warriors fighting this fight 😊 ... View more

Hi Guys   I'm hoping to be starting before Xmas sounds strange I know but I just want to feel like something is being done. I have to see my oncologist again on 12 December so hopefully after this or even during the next week I'll get a defenate date.    Going to an information session next Thursday at the hospital so hopefully I'll be able to find out a bit more information then. I've got TNBC and so my Onc has suggested x4 EC Chemo in 2-3 week cycles followed by x12 Taxol/Carbo weekly.    I had my diognoses 25 October so im super ready to start treatment now and get on with things. ... View more

Hi Carol Lina   I'm so sorry to hear your news, I myself have recently been diognosed. Please don't put off letting your family know, you need their support right now.    I told my whole family as soon as I found out and altough it is upsetting to share this news with loved ones I felt better getting it out into the open. keeping to yourself will do more harm than good.   Mums worry that's in our DNA but it will hurt her even more if she knows you have kept it from her.   Keep your chin doll and best of luck to you and your family xx ... View more