Breast Cancer Now Forum

Thanks for replying   Im at work now- just had a coffee- feeling warm all morning (not a flush - or is it ?) temps 38.3. Ive got two weeks off work now, maybe just as well I can’t check my temp- 😂   ... View more

Very emotional day today- both me & mum finished Radiotherapy & we rang that bell together, both in tears after- think it’s relief it’s over. Just been out for a nice meal to celebrate.  Will be strange not going to Leeds & back daily, but a relief to try get back to normality.  Boob getting redder by the day- just hoping that’s all it does. ... View more

Hi ladies,    Me & my mum finish our radiotherapy on 11th June, which happens to be my wedding anniversary- so a double celebration.   Just got back from a brisk walk, as was feeling tired, it has perked me up a bit, but I was unable to run as boob feels sore & tender lately.  I’m moisturising well as you ladies have advised & looks like will continue to do so for 2-3 weeks after.    Thanks for sharing all your experiences, as helps to read that others feel how you do.  I’m very emotional at the drop of a hat nowadays- but think that’s the Tamoxifen.    Take care xx     ... View more

Hi ladies   My mum& I are on day 8 of 15 now.  Both feeling ok- just a little tired- boob feels sensitive but not sore- yet.  Using Aveeno cream am & aloe Vera pm. I went on a leaving doo at work last night for a meal, felt a bit guilty being there as I have a sick note for the duration of radiotherapy.  But I wanted to say bye to a dear friend & feel well enough to be out & about.   They have a bell here in Leeds and I’ve heard it rung a few times.  It’s very emotional- everyone- staff, patients & relatives all stop what they are doing & clap & cheer- brings a tear to my eye. Probably be a blubbering wreck when me & my mum ring it.  Its a lovely group, it’s helpful reading what others are going through- not just the physical symptoms of breast cancer- but the emotional ones it leaves you with- that people who have not been through it may not appreciate.   Thanks ladies & Good luck with the rest of your treatments xx ... View more

Well me & my mum have just both had our first session of radiotherapy at Leeds.  We had an appointment before with a lovely lady who discussed the procedure, side effects, skin care and answered any questions.    The radiotherapy was ok-they got me positioned, whilst the machine was buzzing my heart was racing so fast, then it was done.  Think I will be less anxious tomorrow- now I’ve had the first treatment.   I have found reading about your experiences useful, thank you ladies.  Good luck for the rest of your treatments & well done to those who have finished xx ... View more

Thanks for your reply ladies   Just having a low ebb.  Thanks for your kind words & the pants did make me smile 😃 xx ... View more

Hi   Me & my mum (who was diagnosed with breast cancer the week after me- both had WLE & SNB), both had our CT planning appointment last week and start Radiotherapy 21/5/19 for 15 sessions.  We are supporting each other through this horrible journey of cancer & treatment. I have found this site so useful and informative , and often reassuring at times when low.    My mum appears to be coping great & I thought I was, but I’m so emotional & tired just recently & that’s before starting Radiotherapy. I started Tamoxifen 3 weeks ago, it’s making me feel drained and fed up,  feel like crying all the time- which is not me.  Anybody else feel like this on Tamoxifen ?.  ... View more

Hi Big hugs to you xx Feeling emotional, anxious & depressed are all normal feelings I’m sure all women will n this site have gone through & may continue to do so.  I had same op as you, on 12/3.  My planning app 1/5 with Radiotherapy starting around 23/5.  I feel as if it’s taking over my life & I can’t plan things. I want the radiotherapy asap, then I can try move on with my life.  The thing that messes with my head is the positive lymph node they found (1 out of 5)- I have been told I had a small slow growing cancer - and only need Radiotherapy & Tamoxifen.  It’s at the back of my mind a lot- that it had spread, but we have to trust that our breast surgeon and Oncologist plan for our best outcomes.  I was so scared of of the thought of chemo, but feel lucky it’s just Radiotherapy (never thought I could say just- but it’s so much easier than the alternative).  Reading on this site a lot of women seem to sail through Radiotherapy, saying it’s the trips to & from the hospital for several weeks that is the hardest, not the treatment itself.  I have bought some Aveeno moisturising cream and Aloe Vera gel in preparation, as some of the ladies on here have said it helps. It sounds like we will be both having Radiotherapy at the same time, message me any time if you want to chat xx   ... View more

Hi sorry to hear your news, I hope all goes ok. I had grade 1 Invasive ductal-hormone driven, with neg her2 and 1 of 5 nodes containing macrometasteses. The Oncologist said I should be ok with Radiotherapy & Tamoxifen, as the predict score stated I would be only 1% better off with chemo- so not worth the risk.   Of course I don’t know all your details, but you may not need chemo- I presumed I would, but was relieved when I was hold not ... View more

I think your team are being very thorough with your care, which is good, the scan will be just to make sure.  I’m sure things will be ok, thinking about you & sending you a big hug xx ... View more

Thanks   Good luck with your treatment.  Let us know how you get on.  Going to speak with breast care nurses x ... View more

Hi   thanks for replying so quickly  Its me getting mixed up with stage / grade I meant grade- which is about the cells in your cancer- how they are growing.  My lymph node contained macrometasteses (measures above 2mm- mine was 4mm).  It was a palpable one- it is what alerted me that something was wrong- feeling a lump in my armpit- never felt a lump in my breast.  I wondered how they know if it’s not spread further than the lymph node- he said it was very unlikely - but never offered me a scan. Im going to ring my breast care nurse tomorrow, to see if it is possible- to arrange- even if it’s just to reduce my anxiety. Thanks ... View more

Hi Alvilajo We seem to have been following each other re treatment and diagnosis.  I hope you don’t mind me asking questions. I had grade 1 breast cancer removed & x5 lymph nodes removed, 1 of which contained Macrometasteses.  Results were discussed with Oncologist- he just advised radiotherapy & Tamoxifen.  On the predict tool chemo only offered 1% more protection over 10 years for me so seemed to be no need. I have not been offered a body scan. I read about in America they do both Mammogram & MRI especially on dense breast tissue (which I have), I did mention this to the Oncologist, but he brushed it off.   After reading your discussion I’m begining to think I was right & should have been offered an MRI to check for spread elsewhere. I hope you don’t mind me asking what stage cancer and re your lymph node ?  Thanks       ... View more

Hi I don’t understand why we all don’t have MRI if breast tissue dense, as mammograms apparently don’t pick up all abnormalities and dense breast tissue is sometimes hard to assess. I think in America they often have both.  Hope all goes well for you x ... View more

Hi, think you & all the other ladies are right- the not knowing is so hard- as feeling so powerless.  It’s like life comes to a stand still- as you can’t plan too far ahead.  I was so nervous before seeing the Oncologist on tue to discuss results & treatment.  I was offered the Optima trial, but after discussion and risk assessment it was decided that chemo for me would not prove to be of great benefit luckily.  So just Radiotherapy & Tamoxifen.   Good luck with your treatment xx ... View more

Good Luck tomorrow xxx I felt just like you do- I saw the Oncologist on Tuesday to discuss treatment.  I was so nervous & prepared for the worst- but hoping for the best.  I feel very lucky to be informed that I just need Radiotherapy and Tamoxifen, no to chemo.  ... View more

Hi, I found a lump in my armpit end jan, had appointment breast clinic for investigations 15/2 saw the Consultant 27/2 and diagnosed breast cancer.  Had my op- 12/3- wide local excision and sentinel node removal. got my results 27/3- grade 1 Tubular cancer & x1 node involved. Appointment 2/4 with Oncologist to discuss treatment.  I think this time scale was reasonable. Good luck with your treatment x ... View more

Well done- busy day, bet you are glad that’s finished.  Make sure you rest plenty whilst home now xx ... View more

Hi, I had wire guided wide local excision & sentinel node biopsy 2 weeks ago.  It was straight forward inserting the wire under local anaesthetic.  The operation was straight forward, I had x5 lymph nodes removed, I did the recommended exercises and felt well enough to go back to work after 2 week. Good luck with your op, hope all goes well.  ... View more