Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi all   Good to hear everyone doing ok 😘 . Yeah it's scary having to go in for chemo, I'm going in twice a week for next 6 weeks (although at least I get to escape from husband and teenagers 😂 ) The good news is that I don't have to go into office and have everyone staring at my hair (or lack of it!) Stay safe 😘 ❤   Sara x  ... View more

Hi V My understanding is that margins are the rim of normal breast tissue around the cancer...what it means in this context I really wouldn't like to guess at...you might be better off asking the nurses on here about this question as I'm sure everyone will have a different interpretation and best to try and get factual Information from the people who know.   Sara x ... View more

Hi Tracey  If any consolation my white blood count plummeted after first 2 treatments but came right back up after 3rd...nurse told me it often fluctuates and comes back up even if it's dipped very low. C virus very worrying, I asked my onc about delaying treatment but he said it's bad idea...guessing we just have to sit tight and try and minimise exposure to people 🙄 . Sx ... View more

Sorry to hear that Daisy 🙁 ....sending ❤ Sara x ... View more

Really useful info re coronavirus....I've been trying to find out for days biut nobody seems to know! Thanks Vornsta! x ... View more

Hey Georgie   Sorry I can't offer any insight into the procedure you will be having, one thing I would suggest is to reach out to the BC nurses on here..they are fabulous, I called them pretty much  every day for the first week after my diagnosis. They also put me in touch with a lady from the "someone like me" programme who had a very similar diagnosis to mine and had come through treatment and out the other side. This was massively helpful as I was able to ask her all the questions that were worrying me and get an answer from a human perspective rather than a medical one. I hope you're able to access some support with this. Good luck with your treatment 😘   Sara x ... View more

Morning all   The sun is shining here...looks like spring might finally be on it's way 🌞 . I had 1st appointment with oncologist after round 1 of chemo, they check weight and ask about side effects to see how you're managing, Although he wasn't able to give me immediate solutions to side effects he was able to reassure me that they were "normal" (whatever that means 😁 ). Sending love to all going through chemo 💕   Sara x ... View more

Hey Daisy   Bob and his allotment sounds like the perfect podcast to help you fall asleep .    Hope you're side effects settle over the weekend...good luck with the wig, just think of all the hours it will save not having to style hair, I'm trying to get used to wearing mine gradually before hair loss kicks in...it's a tough adjustment to make but like everything with BC once you tackle it head on it becomes manangeable   Saraxx ... View more

Hi all   Just having my 3rd weekly Paclitaxel...listened to an amazing podcast on Happy Place by Kris Hallenga. She is the founder of Coppafeel a breast cancer charity....I would highly recommend it!! 😘   Sara ... View more

Hi Artycart Good to hear you're all ok. Just thought I'd let you know you're not alone with racing heart, I had my 2nd weekly Paclitaxel on  Thursday and both times I've had racing heart and palpitations...Onc seemed to think it's due to steroids but told me nothing to worry about❤ 😘   Good luck for Monday Vornsta 😘 ... View more

Fab...thanks Shi Sx ... View more

Good luck Lynne, I hope all goes well for you, let us know how you get on 😘 . Sx ... View more

Thanks Shi ...would be great to hear hair regrowth tips!   I'm planning to book my look good, feel good session next week   Sx ... View more

Hey Minie   I was diagnosed with a grade 2 lobular HER2+ ER+ tumour in Nov last year initially the MRI was showing it to be around 4mm, they also found a 7mm grade 1 ductal HER2- ER+ initially I was offered a lumpectomy but I was clear all the way through that I wanted a mastectomy as I was told that it can be difficult to see exact size of lobular cancers and I didn't want to have to go back in for a 2nd surgery. The surgery was really manageable, I was up and about the next day and walking 3k per day after 1 week, the prosthesis looks really natural and I even wore a bikini when I went in hot tub last week...you couldn't see any difference 😁 . I have just started chemo and herceptin as it's HER2+, so far, so good 🙌 . It's a very personal choice and difficult to get your head around but the most difficult part is the waiting, once treatment starts you feel like you're doing something positive. Good luck with whatever you decide 😘   Sara x ... View more

Hey Hey Tracy Good to hear you found cutting your hair a positive experience...I'm having mine done on Friday, all the long locks are coming off and like you will be donating hair. Part of me feels anxious but another part feels empowered that I can create whatever look I want (and let's face it people kinda have to tell you that you look great 😂😂) I've had long dark hair for about 20yrs....time for a change I think! Good luck to all you cold capping ladies🤞😘 Sara x ... View more

Hey T   Yeah this is deffo the best group...you made the right choice   The cold capping thing does seem like a lot of effort and I know for a fact I wouldn't stick to it....good on those that have the discipline though.   I reckon you could totally rock the purple afro look ....pictures welcome!   Sx   ... View more

Hey Thomaschix   Pleased you've found the group (I think we can forgive that you're a Jan starter ) It's been massively helpful for me over the past few months   Hope the cold capping works out for you (love the pick!) how true about the lady garden...and the legs and armpits, silver lining and all   Sara xx ... View more

Hi all Started treatment this week, herceptin on Wednesday and first Paclitaxel yesterday, so far so good. The only difference I've felt so far is tired from the antihistamine. I will be having a picc line fitted next week as I've got 12 weekly sessions and only 1 arm to use with fairly small veins. I thought long and hard about cold capping, I have long dark hair halfway down my back and tbh I do rather like it 😊 . After reading lots of stories from others I've decided not to do it, I think a combination of all the different treatments I'll be having will cause thinning so I'm gonna go bald and brave 🏋️‍ ♀️ 😁 (I shall be having some fun with wigs though, as many colours and styles as my bank account will allow 😁 💃 ) I really love the idea of donating my hair to the little Princes trust, it makes me feel better to know I  could maybe help a girl who is struggling with hair loss..it's difficult to contemplate at the age of 49, I can't begin to think how tough it must be for teenagers and young women.  I've started reading a brilliant book for anyone who is interested it's called the "Biology of Belief" by Bruce H Lipton, I've found it massively empowering. Great to read posts from other ladies going through similar experiences..I'll.keep sharing mine❤ 😘 xxx ... View more

😂 😂 ...thanks Mini Mad 😘 . Guess I'll be using pencil then! Sx ... View more

Thanks both 😘 . Another question 😁 . Does anyone know if it is safe to get my eyebrows microbladed 3 days before treatment? Sx ... View more