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Thank you Jan    I have written that down and will look into this over the w/end. I am based in Barnet North London so hopefully I can go somewhere nearby.  thanks so very much for your tips.   Hugs    Nicky x ... View more

Thank you I think I will ask to be referred to odema nurse I’d like to learn how to massage to keep the lymph’s flowing. xx ... View more

HI Ya Delly What a fab memory you have so much better than mine I have also been off radar from here as returned to work full time its okay i have a lot of side affects from tamoxifen & have found moving forward hard always fearing the C work with every niggle I get. I di the walk all over cancer in march that was tough 10,000 steps day but at the end of it i got plantar fasciitis so painful still got it some days better than others. I am off to Champneys this friday super excited i go with my  beautiful daughter who was my rock through it all so she too deserves 3 days of pure bliss. Was it the Tring one you went too ? How's you been ? what a year and a half we have had huh 😞 really hope you were ok through it all. May has been a wash out with rain to say the least but its gonna be sunny from tomorrow its my birthday i have never not had the sun on 27th may... 51 where do the years go .... So very lovely to hear from you your words helped me soooooo much when i was first diagnosed in Nov 19 i will never forget the name Delly  I will and must pop on here more from now on.   have a fab bank holiday w/end XXXX Love Nicky  ... View more

Hi Angie thinking of you lately & been meaning to msg to see how you are doing. I’ve not been on here for a few months just side tracked with work & trying to get on with life with a positive face I am well had my first mammogram on good boob a few weeks ago so I’m waiting for results which is nerve racking.  hows life with you it’s been one hell of a year with this pandemic I like many will be glad when things begin to feel more normal. drop me a line when you can xx ... View more

Hi Angie  just a little note to see how you are doing?  Not been on here much as been tired from being back at work 🤪 miss being on furlough 🤣 so how many sessions left for you now ? I really hope that you are coping okay..... message me when you can I’m off for a walk I’ve gained 11 pounds since tamoxifen 😕 buttons aren’t not meeting the holes on work clothes so go to do something about it lol 😂   big hugs 🤗 xxx ... View more

Hi Clare thank you for your lovely little message. I am getting used to the flushes but do not like them good job they only last a few minutes I have to leave my desk lol flushes at work ☹️ I will up my bananas great tip they are full of potassium but I feel these tamoxifen have made me gain weight, are anastrozole doing that to you?  mind you I need to start moving more not felt very energetic since diagnosed. i have not had a blood test since either I will speak to my oncologist. thanks again have a great weekend 😘 ... View more

Hi Angie  I’m okay almost there I finish Friday 🙏 feel tired & wee bit sore but I keep slapping on the cream. How are you doing I am sure you’re approaching session 3 with chemo, are you coping ok? I hope you have met a few warriors & have some one to talk too whilst having treatment as this Covid stops us taking a buddy in ☹️ I am back to work on 1st so cherishing my time at home. Sun is said to be beautiful next week so I shall sit in the garden & relax. Keep strong 💪 chat soon Xxx ... View more

Thank you Bernard I’ve kinda learned to roll with Tamoxifen so far so good with few side affects. ... View more

Hi Delly I have a 3 spa weekend to look forward to at Champneys. Will make a date when things are safe. I would like to be sitting on a beach right now with a nice cocktail 🍹 that’s another thought. All good things come to those who wait...... need to get back to work to earn a few pounds.... hope you are all good 🤪Xx   ... View more

Aww Angie you’re a super warrior. I am sure that was tough for you but at least you no longer have to see your hair fall out. You will look amazing in your scarfs & wigs. so glad you have fantastic family support, I too have wonderful help.  I’m feeling a bit drained but one week to go..... hope you are coping okay & not too many side affects 😍 keep your strong positive face on you so have got this 😜 big hugs Xxx ... View more

Age is just a number as they say 😂 just home from the 5th session so 10 more to go 🙏 skin feels a bit tight but have been moisturising after my shower each night I think new boob is coping well & bio oil is ordered. once radiotherapy is over I will concentrate on applying it religiously. looking forward to last day & hopefully I can put my mind in a strong girl power mode to put this C word behind me & get on with life. hope you’re ok and keeping occupied in this strange world we live in right now. thank you for your lovely message & tips I do appreciate it. hugs 🤗 Nicky xxx ... View more

Hi Angie  Aww bless you I think the hair falling out is gonna be hard for you maybe take the plunge & get the clippers out.🥰You know this will grow back just as beautiful as it was your a super brave warrior be proud of yourself & like you said many pretty scarfs around & ive seen lady’s wearing amazing wigs you can be a different colour & style  each day. remember you have so got this & will reach the top of the mountain soon. i hope you’re not having the sickness too bad. started radiotherapy Monday & so far so good just 10 more sessions to go. tamoxifan I seem to have adapted to ok just a few night sweats here & there 🙄 hoping you are getting lots of help & support & resting up as much as you can.  I’m behind you all the way 🌈 🙏 keep safe & always positive 🙏 big hugs 🤗 Xxx ... View more

Hi Helen sorry you find your self on here & joining us pink warriors. Make a list of Q for your surgeons & nurses & I found writing it all down helps I also had lots of phone appointments due to Covid. hope whatever you decide goes ahead smoothly & I’m having radiotherapy now every one is in PPE & they take your temperature upon arrival & ask you to wash hands. It’s a rather scary world but you need your treatment so be advised & guided by your nurse. keep positive good luck 😉   ... View more

How are you doing my lovely ?  hope you’re ok keep positive 🙏 🌈 enjoy the sunshine & lazy days in the garden.Xxx ... View more

Aww thank you so much I’m now in the five oh club🤪 beautiful day lots of social distances visitors throughout the day I was spoilt lots of flowers & gifts.... BBQ as hubby couldn’t take me to dinner it’s was yummy & yes washed down with a few Prosecco’s..... Too many 🤪 Radiotherapy started on Monday so far so good I feel fine just a little tired maybe.  I’m gonna order bio oil from good old amazon thanks for the tip. hope you’re okay & getting out to see friends & family a little now but safely of course. thanks for remembering my birthday my lovely 😊 🌈 🙏 🌈 xx   ... View more

Aww bless you Angie 🤗 sorry you felt a bit out of zinc I understand this chemo will not make you feel so human days after a session I guess this is why it’s spaced out 3 weekly. well done you that’s one session completed your on the right road now to recovery & before you know it you will be ringing the bell 🛎 .🤷‍ ♀️ 💗 💗 💗 🌈 🌈 🌈 🙏 🙏 🙏  I’m okay on the tablets so far no side effects but I guess it will take a while to kick in & I will be saying hello to menopause 🤷‍ ♀️ Radiotherapy starts 1st June I went for my little dot tattoos last week it was ok.... This sunshine is beautiful I’ve sat in the garden quite a bit I love listening to the birds. hope you’re managing to get out & relax in the sun too. I’m back to work on the 2nd July Looking forward to returning but have to get used to the new normal. look after yourself & take it easy you have got this 🙏 🌈 big hugs 🤗   Nicky Xxx ... View more

Hi ya Delly  thank you for your message & hope you’re okay & keeping busy during this weird time I’m hopeful the sun will have its hat on again soon ☀️ yes I’m approaching that half a century birthday & looking forward to being in the nifty club on 27th May it’s going to be a quiet one due to COVID making the world a strange place but I will make up for it next year & will be sitting on a beach somewhere to make up for not being able to this year.  I’m on day 14 of tamoxifen & so far so good & no hot flushes yet I imagine it will take time to work & eventually bring me in to the menopause club & Zoladex is for 3 years & tamoxifen is 10 years as long as it does it’s job and keep that horrid C word from me I will learn to ride with any side effects that arise. booby is settling in good & kind soft now & hopefully I can get the cherry on the cake added one day, as for my huge scar across my tummy it’s still rather red but healed good & guess will fade in time, it’s my war wound along with my armpit one. i start radiotherapy on 1st June so hopefully after that 3 weeks course I’m able to jump for joy & tell cancer it picked on the wrong girl. I will like you always go in this site & try to help others as I will always remember how ladies like you helped calm me down on days when I was loosing the plot. Anyway keep safe & forever positive 🙏 🌈 hugs Nicky Xx ... View more

Hi Angie just a little note to say I was thinking of you yesterday & really hope you’re first Chemo wasn’t too harsh. Rest up & stay positive & keep your lovely chin up you’ve so got this pink warrior 💗 Big hug  Nicky  ... View more

Hi Angie  So glad you are getting into the book, you seem head strong & positive, that is great & yes some relaxing oils & lots of stories to listen to on U tube with women going through chemo sharing tips. Maggies is worth looking into after the COVID of course.  I’m on day 3 on Tamoxifen feel okay so far but I guess it will take a while to get in my system, so when you are ready for them I can give you tips. hope you’re ok keep you lovely chin up. big hugs 🤗 Xxx ... View more

Hi Angie  I will be thinking of you a week Thursday, take your book & from what I saw in the infusion suite at Finchley the nurses are super caring, ask for the anti sick tablets if you feel a bit sick, my cousin is on chemo she says they work great. Aww you got your head scarfs I was looking at them too encase I needed them & some lovely ones about buy a few lots of colour. I don’t know if you have heard of Maggie’s they are situated at the royal free & do wonderful get together’s with people going through treatment & lots of Pilates, yoga , massages, makeup course ......it may be something  to help you on this journey. Tamoxifen Will be swallowed 💊 I will be a good girl 🤣 I imagine you have stopped yours for the moment, did you find them okay. keep me posted on how you get on  positive thinking all the way dream of a wonderful holiday & well deserved treats for next year 🌈 🙏 💓 hugs  Nicky Xxx     ... View more