Breast Cancer Now Forum

Morning all 💓 Amazing news Gem I’m so pleased for you 💐 🎉 🎉 🎉 🎉 🎉 🎉 🎉 🎉 🎉 🎉 such a relief 🥰 sounds like you have been taking some really postive steps well done 👍   Alotment sounds fabulous- enjoy it 💖 im with you on not getting back to work too soon.Unfortuatley the latest news for us is that we are restricted with our movements again so feel like it’s a backward step as some selfish people can’t adhere to the rules therefore we all suffer.Its frustrating for us as id just started doing bits now I’ll be stuck back in the house again.What can we do though . anyway sending lots of love to everyone 💖 ♥️   ... View more

hi Shefgirl lush to hear from you too 💓 thank you yes I’m just taking one day at a time.So pleased you have had complimentary therapy and it has helped 🥰 I know what you mean sleep,hot flushes are the bloomin pits! im booked into a moving forward course on 5th October which I’m looking forward to.Until then just enjoying what I can and living in the moment 🥰 Sending hugs and love and you are so right we should be incredibly proud of ourselves xxxxx   ... View more

Good morning all how we all doing? Hope we are all managing to feel a little better in ourselves.I know there will always be good and bad days for us all ❤️ I know the Covid situation is still a real worry but I have started getting out and about a little to increase my confidence before going back to work.I have been for an eye test to get new glasses to match my new hair! I’m getting used to my new normal a little but a lot to adjust to that’s for sure!  Sticking to slimming world and have lost 1kg this week so im over the moon.Im also running  Quite a bit which I’m a lot slower than I used to be  but I’m ok With that. Its a hard one, as I think im  gaining a bit more confidence but am  also aware that we may get put back into a lockdown again! I guess we can’t control that. sending you all love 💕   ... View more

Sally thank you for your lovely message ❤️ Think you are right about allowing time to be able to recover.I hope to be able to have some quiet time once my son back at school.Get back to my running and cooking routine.Its been full on with home schooling our son 😂 how is your hubby doing? 💖 ... View more

Hi everyone  Sally well done on your 5km excellent achievement 🎉 Sally So sorry to hear  about your hubby being poorly.Totally understandable to have tears for sure.Hope he improves soon ❤️ You could certainly do with some good luck soon lovely. gem I totally agree with feeling stuck emotionally and psychologically. im writing this post from Italy as we decided to come away to a place we know and love with far less Covid 19 than where we live in uk.Its been a real tonic but in all honesty I just feel so not like me. I’ve worn my wig a few times but I just look in the mirror and think who is that! There is so much to get used to isnt there!As I had a mammoplasty when I had my cancer removed I’m now not even so that’s making clothes difficult and as I can’t wear a bra as yet not helping.Im still getting pretty tired each day but hoping that will improve soon.  re school my son returns on Monday which I’m pretty anxious about but can’t do anything other.He is so keen to go back and I know he needs it but I’m so anxious about Covid 19 on top of recovering from treatment I’m also asthmatic and don’t normally fare well in winter especially.My son is so good with hand hygiene but it’s the other children that aren’t is a worry. all that said, I’m taking one day at a time and accepting I’ll have bad days.Im still having CBT over the phone which is my life line.Ive been doing my yoga also which is calming me. gem, I still have weight to shift which seems to be harder than ever but guess tamoxifen slowing it all down. Im so pleased to be finished chemo and radiotherapy but maybe I underestimated how I’d feel now,taking tamoxifen and trying to find a new normal. anyway sending you all lots of hugs and love 💓 we will get there xxxxx ... View more

Hi lovelies  how is everyone doing? im feeling a lot less sore 5 weeks post radiotherapy.Still keeping an eye on my skin though.Ive been on Tamoxifen for just over a month now and think slowly getting a bit more used to it. Having up and down days energy and mood wise.Sure everyone feeling the same. Sending lots of hugs 💓 💖 ... View more

Sorry sent the message too soon! salsa sorry to hear about your bp -no wonder you are tired with that on top of recovering.big hugs x ... View more

Hi salsa and everyone  lush to hear from you. I totally know what you mean about it being surreal.Such a huge well done re work.im still shattered a lot but enjoying what I can.Have done a couple of runs which has been good but hard at same time! 😂 I’m still suffering with tamoxifen and the sleep is so broken but just hope it settles soon as i know it’s hindering my recovery. with regards to eyebrows everyone : I got mine microbladed prior to treatment and I’m going to get them topped up soon.What about looking at this,it’s a bit uncomfortable getting it done but lasts up to one year and no more pencils.Hope this may be of some help. 💜 sending hugs  ... View more

Hi Gem and you everyone  that’s great Gem  you aren’t suffering after rads hope it continues ❤️ hope you enjoyed your proseco last night.Do you find alcohol makes your flushes worse? I found it does so I’ve avoided it since my celebration day after i finished treatment.I haven’t really missed it to be honest.Ive also reduced my caffeine to two cups of tea.Not sure this has helped but got to try. totally with you on not going into small shops.Im still doing small steps;like going into asda early or late at night when it’s quieter.Ive had a meal out at an Italian meal during the day when we were the only ones in -which was lovely but not sure I want to do it when there are others there! I’d love to start getting out and about more but it’s early days I guess! hope everyone is doing ok  sending hugs 💖   ... View more

Shefgirl love your sunflower  my boys bought me some sunflowers today which was a lovely suprise 💖 re hair growth I’m massing coconut oil onto head and I’ve definitely noticed it helps and it is lovely for a little head massage. so pleased I’ve had some relaxing time today.My Mam had my son so I spent all day watching box set and relaxing -bliss! ive even got the energy to have a face mask tonight and do a bit yoga so that’s great given I normally go to bed soon after my son!  Such a rare treat to have such a relaxing day.  hope everyone is ok and managing  some rest however you can get it.Thanks Shefgirl as you were so  right I had to just tell my family I needed help. 💓 lots of love 💕   ... View more

Shefgirl  your massage sounds amazing,well deserved.Could do with one myself for sure! i like you haven’t wore a bra in I don’t know how long this needs to be the case and they haven’t said when I will be healed enough for me to wear one.I think I’ll leave it until I’m a month after Rads and ring them.Have you had any guidance about checking yourself?I have always examined myself but now my sensation is altered due to the tissue being displaced it’s a bit odd.I will ask about this also.im reading a book written by a gp who had breast cancer and moving forward which has a big section on this. my mood is very up and down not helped by lack of sleep and hormonal changes but just trying to do one day at a time. i still hate having little hair and no eye brows.I guess I miss the way I looked before all of this. well done on making yourself have more contact with the outside world -I know it’s not easy but hopefully easiest the more we do. sending hugs 💖   ... View more

Nat lovely  how did it go? hope you are back home and feeling ok. hope everyone is doing ok I’ve been quite low the last few days,overwhelmed and exhausted.Sleep all to pot with the flushes and not being able to rest has hit me hard.However I’ve been very direct with my family and they are helping with childcare this week so I can get feet up 💜 . im quite sore from my radio with some spots now which isn’t great but I know temporary. shefgirl how is yours after radio?hope you not too sore 💕 salsa how is work going ?i think you are doing amazing working already,I feel like I’m a very long way off being able to manage work and cope with the demands of it all. sending you all hugs 🥰 ... View more

Good luck Nat  Hope it all goes smooth and quick for you and you get a good feed afterwards 😂 sending hugs ❤️ ... View more

Nat  thank you lovely 💕 I’m having a nap once a day when my hubby takes our son out on his bike/scooter.They definitely help. ah I hadn’t realised re your surgery Friday.How you feeling about it? Sending you lots of good vibes and hope it all goes smooth.I had a therapeutic mamoplasty  and SNB but recovered ok. Sending hugs ♥️ ... View more

Shefgirl that’s great news about the complimentary therapies that will be great for you 💜 I take my tablet at night and wonder if this is helpful or not to be honest. I have two fans on either side of our bed and two chill max pillows that come out of fridge at bedtime.It doesn’t seem to matter what I do I’m still suffering.They are there during the day too but manageable day time I guess. im only hoping that after a few months they reduce but my oncologist said as my estrogen was only 4/8 postive that I may not need to take it if my quality of life is affected.Ill keep on and try to remain positive about it.Its 10 years though so quite a while!! 😂 Shefgirl your day with your sister sounds lovely.Ive been seeing my sister and niece again first time really since January so it’s great,especially for the children to play.You are totally right tho about spelling stuff out otherwise family think you are managing ok. Hope you enjoy some garden time with your loved ones I’ve done that a few times ❤️ We are also doing trips to farm etc with my niece and that’s been lush. i am enjoying doing more mentally but also very conscious my recovery will take time.Ive ordered a book about moving on from amazon so I’ll keep you all updated if there is some good advice. sending lots of love ❤️ ❤️       ... View more

Nat glad you got the swab done sorry to hear about the retching.Sorry if you have already said but what surgery you having on Friday?My brain is unable to retain any information!! yes hot flushes are just the pits,I’m getting quite sleep deprived now so having to nap when I can in afternoon if my hubby can see to our son ❤️ Hugs 💓 ... View more

Hi everyone  how we all doing? How is everyone doing with pacing? Im now a week after radiotherapy and two weeks on Tamoxifen now. Radiotherapy wise -skin sore and pink but not broken so I’ll take that 🥰 I’m absolutely shattered but suspect I’m not pacing as much as I should! The hot flushes are getting steadily worse and my sleep interrupted every night usually 4/5 times.Consultant says the side effects may disappear in two months or not at all!so who knows! 😂 sending love 💓   ... View more

Shefgirl so pleased to hear bulk of your sessions went ahead.Also a huge well done for the breathing hold it’s not easy I know. 🎉 💖 sending a massive Hug 🤗   hope Herceptin goes ok for you. re nails I use cuticle oil on hand and feet nails every night and have so far only lost one toe nail.Bodyshop also do a great pen which is almond that is also great. enjoy whatever you can 💜 ... View more

Hi everyone  hope we are all getting on ok. 💖 Sparkle -you are getting there well done.so sorry about s-e absolutely grim but you are getting further ahead. re covid swabs I’ve had 4 tests so far and they are unpleasant for a few seconds only thats it.You will think oh that was quick! sending hugs ♥️   ... View more

Hi Tracy  Thnak you I had a lush birthday and was spoilt. i am also trying to enjoy some time with my son, now I’m recovering from my two weeks radio.Im a bit sore and uncomfortable,I’m shattered but I guess as it’s hard to rest with a little one! The nurses said that the tiredness and soreness would peak in a couple of weeks. re yoga I use yoga with Adrienne on you tube-she does all levels and she’s fabulous.It works wonders for the body and mind for sure.Im back on slimming world and enjoying being back in control of it in some ways.Keen to get my body to my usual weight. good luck with yoga 🧘‍ ♀️ hope you enjoy it and that you can get some nice time with your little girl. hope everyone is doing ok. shefgirl hope it’s going ok lovely 💜 loads of love  ... View more