Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi @Moomin47, I hope you feel welcome in the forum. There are many people who share their stories here, and I hope you find these useful. Our team is always here if you ever need to talk things through. Sending our love Bernard ... View more

Hi @Yorkshire Tyke, we have other support services running, like the Living with Secondary Breast Cancer service - https://breastcancernow.org/living-secondary-breast-cancer-online-services. Could this be what you were after? Bernard ... View more

Hi @scooby9600  If you felt this was something you'd like to chat to our team of breast care nurses about, remember you can call us on freephone 0808 800 6000, or even post a message right here on the forum, in one of these boards. Sending our warmest wishes Bernard ... View more

Hi @Luskentyre1, thank you for your post. I found this link about eyebrows and eyelashes which you may find helpful: https://breastcancernow.org/information-support/facing-breast-cancer/going-through-treatment-breast-cancer/side-effects/side-effects-chemotherapy/breast-cancer-hair-loss/hair-loss-eyelashes-eyebrows ... View more

Hi @Looshi, I am sorry to read about your mum's diagnosis, and of the challenging conversation at work. Don't be hard on yourself if you feel you weren't able to say everything you needed to say when you let your work know. It is hard to articulate everything one feels, or to make it sound like we want it to sound. The important thing is you let them know, they are aware, and you mention they were kind. If your job allows you to work remotely, in addition to time off, could remote work be a possibility that allows you to work from closer to your mum while reducing the amount of time you are off work? I found some links which may be helpful re supporting a loved one with breast cancer: Our website Cancer Research UK's website Macmillan's website re reasonable adjustments If you ever need to talk things through with one of our breast care nurses, we are here to help. You can call on freephone 0808 800 6000 (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm; Sat 9am-1pm), or post directly in our Ask Our Nurses boards. Sending our warmest wishes Bernard ... View more

Hi @Mazzie, the secondary private group is here: https://forum.breastcancernow.org/t5/Secondary-private-group/gp-p/Secondaryprivategroup. When people request to join we email them to ask them to confirm they have received a secondary breast cancer diagnosis. If they have done, we approve their request. Sometimes people request in error because they aren't sure what a secondary diagnosis is, in which case we politely decline their request. Best wishes Bernard ... View more

Hi @k_123  I wonder if it may help to speak to one of our breast care nurses. You can reach us on freephone 0808 800 6000. The helpline will be shut on Monday due to the bank holiday. Our team will be available again from 9am on Tuesday. If you prefer to ask our nurses in writing, you can use these boards on our forum: https://forum.breastcancernow.org/t5/Ask-our-Nurses-your-questions/ct-p/Asknurses Bernard ... View more

Hi @Sia79  It's great to read that you received useful replies to your posts 🙂 To reply to a user you can follow the Reply button that you can see under each post. Eg here it is under your post. Bernard ... View more

Hi @Kik, I hope you're doing ok today. We're here if you ever need to talk things through. Bernard ... View more

Hi @narvaezj12, we know waiting for results can be stressful.  Would it help to speak to our team of breast care nurses? You can reach us on freephone 0808 800 6000 (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm; Sat 9am-1pm), or even leave a message for our team directly on this forum under these boards. Sending our best wishes ahead of your results Bernard ... View more

Hi @nixbythesea, I hope you are doing ok today. We know what you mean re finding it hard not to worry about an upcoming appointment, and I wonder if speaking to our team of breast care nurses may help alleviate these anxieties. You can reach us on freephone 0808 800 6000 (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm; Sat 9am-1pm), or even leave a post for our nurses directly on this forum on these boards. Sending our warmest wishes Bernard ... View more

Hi @LSW, I hope you are feeling better today. I found this link on our site that may be helpful: https://breastcancernow.org/information-support/facing-breast-cancer/living-beyond-breast-cancer/life-after-breast-cancer-treatment/coping-breast-cancer-emotionally We're always here if you ever wished to be in touch - you can reach our nurses on freephone 0808 800 6000, or you can ask them a question without leaving the forum by posting in one of the Ask Our Nurses boards. Bernard ... View more

Dear @buster1, I am sorry to read your post. You did well to come here and post about how you're feeling. We are all here for you. Would it help for you to chat to someone in our nursing team? They are kind, patient, and entirely non-judgmental. Even if you're not sure what to talk about, calling our team may help. You can reach us on freephone 0808 800 6000 (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm; Sat 9am-1pm). Please don't think twice about calling us. Sending all our love Bernard ... View more

Hi @Tanyael, I hope you are well today. You are welcome to call our nursing team on freephone 0808 800 6000 to discuss this, or else I know that Macmillan Cancer Support have a team of people who specialise in finance queries. You can find more info on their site here: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/impacts-of-cancer/money-finance-and-insurance ... View more

This is Me is here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLFEvHWD_NE It's one of my favourite songs too. It starts a little slow, but just you wait...! It has incredible energy!  ... View more

Hi @svedija, I found some information on Macmillan's website that may be useful: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/impacts-of-cancer/insurance-and-cancer/types-of-insurance   ... View more

Hi @Lynns1234, this may be a question our nursing team can help with. You can reach us on freephone 0808 800 6000 (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm; Sat 9am-1pm) Bernard ... View more

Hi @HelenHistorian, I'm sorry you're experiencing hip pain. I found this page about anastrazole which may be helpful - around half way down you'll find a link to a page dedicated to side effects. If you ever wished to chat to our team of breast care nurses, we're a phone call away (on freephone 0808 800 6000), or you can send them a question without leaving the forum by posting in these boards. Sending our warmest wishes Bernard ... View more