Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi all, I had my ultrasound for the swollen area above my scar, the doctor said its a build up of fluid, he didn't want to drain it as he said it looked a bit angry but to keep an eye on it. It hasn't got any worse so I'm hoping it settles down over time but I am just relieved that's all it is. I think once you've had the cancer diagnosis, your mind goes abit mad! Hope everyone is coping in these difficult times and staying safe xx ... View more

Hi, Thanks for your reply. I think its quite common but mine didn't appear until well into radiotherapy. Just abit anxious having to wait again for an appointment. xx ... View more

Hi everyone, Yesterday I had my final radiotherapy yippee!!  I have been referred for an ultrasound by the doctor as I have a swollen, hard area above my scar, she wants to investigate and find out what it is exactly. Has anyone else had this? Apart from that, I am looking pretty red but not too sore at the moment, Hope everyone is staying safe xx ... View more

Hi, Thats a good prognosis, my cancer was also grade 1 and slow growing, I had a lumpectomy and am coming to the end of my radiotherapy, I have two sessions left. I am also taking Letrozole for 5 years. I too enjoy yoga and pilates, so good for the mind and body. Especially in these uncertain times xx ... View more

Hi, Ive been on anti depressants for a few years now and won't be coming off them anytime soon I don't think.  xx ... View more

Hi, Yes Im moisturising like mad! And going braless when I can which is most of the time now. Emotions are a bit all over the place, either feeling energised or totally knackered, trying to find that balance. xx ... View more

Hi there, Just wondering how you are doing after your treatment, are you recovering well? Its especially difficult at this time with the Coronavirus isn't it but we need to stay safe and look after ourselves. I'm nearly at the end of my rads, two more to go, so will be pleased when I don't have to do daily hospital visits. Starting to look abit red in that area but its not been too bad. Take care xx ... View more

Hi there, Just thinking of you and wondering how your post op appointment went and your treatment plan. Hope you are feeling ok especially in these challenging times we are facing at the moment. Here to chat If you want or you can PM me. Stay safe and take care xx ... View more

Hello everyone, Hope you are all doing ok in these very challenging times and trying to stay positive, easier said than done I know. I've got two sessions of rads left, they've gone ok but starting to feel that my skin is hot and its abit red, also above my scar where I had a lumpectomy it feels quite swollen and hard, I did mention it on Friday but they didn't seem overly concerned. I'll be glad when my daily hospital visits come to an end, its quite draining and my hospital is quite close to where I live  so for people who have to travel a long way, it must be exhausting. Hope you're all taking care of yourselves and staying safe. Txx ... View more

Hi, I hope your results will be good, do you have a post op app yet? As for the Letrozole I have only been taking it for nearly a month. I do seem to have some extra aches and pains now and again but don't really know whether its Letrozole related or not. I have to take mine for 5 years so I'm hoping its going to be manageable as it is a very important part of the treatment. I'm sorry to hear that it is your third time around and can only imagine how you are finding it difficult to be positive but primary breast cancer is very treatable if that is an upside. I think when we need to be, we are all stronger than we think. Take care x ... View more

Hi there, I am starting my radiotherapy next Wednesday the 11th March, 15 sessions ending 31st March. I had a lumpectomy on the 16th Jan with clear margins and clear lymph nodes. Tx ... View more

Hi Ladies, I had a lumpectomy on the 16th Jan, have just started on Letrozole and radiotherapy will be starting in March, what a crazy time! I am trying to stay positive and know that other ladies have been through and are going through so much worse. I just wanted to add that I also feel different in my outlook on life and myself, I have received gifts, cards, flowers from all sorts of people who truly care about me, its very touching.. I've found that I have taken a step back from my usual frantic life and began to appreciate the small things in life that mean so much, time with family, headspace, my own wellbeing etc. It seems a shame that it takes something like this to be able to look at things differently but then again it is a positive thing.. Today I'm going to do a face mask, hair mask and have a lovely soak in the bath while the wind and rain howl outside and just breathe... Positive thinking to all the brave ladies out there. Tx ... View more

Hi, The brand is Cipla, only my second tonight so we'll see how I get on, fingers crossed! I was taking to a friend of mine today who has been on the same and hasn't really suffered at all so it all depends I guess. Tx ... View more

Hi ladies, I started on Letrozole yesterday, I had a lumpectomy on the 16th January and am ER positive, HER2 negative, grade 1 tubular breast cancer.  Radiotherapy will start prob beginning of March for me. I'm feeling quite energetic at the moment but realise I'm only half way through treatment so I do need to pace myself. Dreading any side effects of Letrozole, how long does it usually take? I know its different for everyone so just an idea would help. I'm also taking mine in the evening before bed. Tx ... View more

Hi Philippa, Good news at the hospital yesterday, lymph nodes and margins clear and wounds healing nicely, I feel so relieved as I was getting in a real state. I have an app on Wed to plan radiotherapy and hormone therapy. I feel very lucky that my cancer was grade 1 and detected early and so the prognosis is very good, there are lots of ladies who have gone through and are going through so much worse, you included. I do hope you are doing ok. Tx ... View more

Hi Sandpiper, Good news at my hospital app yesterday, lymph nodes and margins clear and wounds healing nicely. I have an app on Wed to plan radiotherapy and hormone treatment... so I am feeling very relieved as I was getting myself in such a state. I have a nice massage planned for Monday at my local cancer charity centre so Im really looking forward to that. Hope things are ok with you. Tx ... View more

Hi Pjf0265, I have my post op app later today so hoping pathology results will be ok.  I do feel a lot better in as far as body aches and pains go but struggling abit emotionally. Hope you are doing ok. Tx ... View more

Hi Sandpiper, I know, a lot for me to deal with, but I think these things make you stronger and able to deal with whatever life throws at you.  Yes of course I wish things were different but they're not.... I'm just wanting Friday to come now so I can find out my pathology results and discuss treatment going forward. I don't have a Maggies centre near me, I've just checked, the nearest one is in Oldham and thats about 40 miles away.  There is a cancer charity close to me though where I have been for massage, they do a group too so I'll check that out when I next go. Tx ... View more

Hi Sandpiper, I agree, it does depend on what's going on in one's life as well as dealing with the diagnosis of breast cancer.  The last few years I have also suffered with PTSD and depression and felt like I was making real progress and then this came along.  I'm sure I am not alone though and people are dealing with all sorts of things and that is a comfort. As you said to me, Summertime I will be finished with treatment and hopefully this will be behind me. It sounds like you are doing great! Tx ... View more