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30-03-2021
09:22
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Hi all how is everyone doing? I am returning physically to work on the 6th April I am so excited! I also have finally got a date for my mri for next week 👍 hope everyone doing ok sending hugs ❤️
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13-03-2021
07:12
Gem so pleased you managing to get your sleep last couple of nights 🥳 yes I’m hoping to get acupuncture but still not available until covid 19 is settled so more waiting I guess. Frustrating but a small price to pay ♥️ ❤️ hope you have more good nights sleep lovely ❤️ 😘
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12-03-2021
07:53
Hi Gem ah great about work and hope you get your second vaccine soon. my neuropathy is in my chemo arm all of it really including my hand,pins and needles and pain if I’m typing on laptop or chopping veg that sort of thing.Think it’s going to be a bigger issue when I’m back to clinical practice. Sorry to hear you not sleeping 😴 it’s awful.Due to the sweats I last slept a full night in the summer. hope they can find something to help you lovely.Sending hugs 😘 ♥️
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11-03-2021
06:09
Hi all how we all doing? Im so hoping shielding is finished at end of March 🙏 I’ve had both vaccines now and I’m over the moon. im so hoping to be able to go back into physical work first week in April 😀 can I ask,has anyone got any neuropathy from their chemo?I had FEC and really it started when I started chemo and still not great now.My oncolgist said there may be physio to help but didn’t sound so sure anything would help! it’s my dominate arm,opposite to my cancer side. Anyway hope you are all doing ok lots of love ❤️
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06-03-2021
09:25
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Good morning, I had surgery for my breast cancer jan 2020, wide excision and mastopexy.This was followed up by 6 cycles of FEC then two weeks intense radiotherapy.This all finished by September. Since the surgery the pain reduced and it felt actually ok.Then of course the dxt interrupted all the good healing and I’m sore once again.I’ve had my annual review and mammogram which was no signs of concern which I’m so happy about.The soreness continues unfortunately.it can be intermittent and can be stabbing pain or stinging.Some days are more bothersome than others. I’m still massaging oil into the t junction in particular and wearing a soft non wired bra all the time.I do contact my bcn and ask about this but she tells me that it’s normal and can go on for a long time.any other tips I could try please.Any help would be fantastic. Thank you so much for your support,now and since my diagnosis.Complete life saver ♥️
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02-03-2021
06:48
1 Hug
Thank you gem sage is the next on my list 🤩 brill about the new job so pleased 💜
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01-03-2021
11:57
Thanks Gem such a relief to have had it! 💕 ah I know what you mean about feeling all over!hope something gives soon ha ha! I have fans,chill pillows,windows open,sheet and no duvet and still terrible sweats.I don’t drink alcohol now and have reduced caffeine. how’s your new job going lovely ☺️
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28-02-2021
09:36
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Good morning lovelies hope everyone is doing ok. I got my second vaccine last night 🎉 🎉 so pleased despite the banging head very sore arm -small price to pay to be protected. does anyone take sage for tamoxifen induced menopause? I’ve been on evening primrose oil but I don’t think it’s helping.My oncologist suggested venlafaxine but I take theophylline for my asthma so I can’t.Hoping to start acupuncture when lockdown is lifted to see if this will help. sending hugs 💕 💜
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22-02-2021
01:58
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Hi Gem i totally agree with you about the identity thing.I have a had a few off weeks and have realised it’s going to take time to adjust i suppose it’s certainly not easy for sure and hard for others who haven’t experienced what we have ♥️ we are strong and will get there ♥️
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21-02-2021
09:16
Hi shefgirl and Gem great about the hair mine also growing and I have always had long straight hair and it’s so so curly now! I tried a henna based dye but it washed out after second wash.I did a lot of reading up and thought I’ll just try Olia in dark brown as that’s my usual colour and only left it on for 20 mins -it was good and my hair been fine.ordered mine from Amazon.I also rarely wore my wig as it just made me too hot and with that and the flushes argh! hope this helps 💕 Let’s hope we can been out of sodden shielding and lockdown soon lots of love xxxx
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19-02-2021
09:25
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Shefgirl pleased you managed to get your vaccine great news.Glad you were ok with it afterwards too. I had my Pfizer one through work on 21st Dec and is due now for second but they are stalling with giving the second one.really frustrating so hope to get it sorted but who knows.Shieldng in place until end of March so I’m hoping I can return physically to work as opposed to this home working! sending hugs and love to you all ❤️ 💜
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31-01-2021
09:35
Shefgirl lush to hear from you ♥️ thank you I’m over the moon. ah what a time of it you have had, can’t imagine the worry 😫 god bloody radiotherapy is amazing but doesn’t half have a lot to answer for! Think we are all suffering from its effects in some way! so pleased surgeon thinks they can fix this, brilliant news.I know it’s not great the idea of more surgery,but you have been through worse and got through. I can understand what you mean about return to work-you just go with your gut and remember it’s your decision. Sending lots of love and hugs 🤗 x
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31-01-2021
09:30
Thank you Gem I’m so happy 😀 ah congrats on the new job, lovely new chapter for you ♥️ Sending hugs x
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30-01-2021
11:37
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Hi everyone hope you are all doing ok? tracy were you ok with your vaccine? amazing news arrived today -my mammomgram showed no areas of concern.What a relief! I still may be having mri but don’t know as yet.For now I’m going to enjoy this huge win 🥳🥳🥳🥳 ♥️ sending love to you all x
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20-01-2021
09:24
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Gem, I’m sending you a hug for your home schooling it’s such a challenge.I was thinking yesterday ah how long until half term 😂 I had my review with my surgeon and had mammogram yesterday-it was quite painful as I’m still sore after radiotherapy but all done now.They said it will be 2-3 weeks for results to come in post. I may be having a mri as (my tumour didn’t show on my first mammogram when I was getting diagnosed) also, but they have to discuss at MDT for that so I’ll just wait for appointment.I feel reassured that it’s over with and putting it to the back of my mind until results come. Hope everyone is ok. Good luck for covid vaccine Tracy lots of love x
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18-01-2021
01:34
2 Hugs
Thank you Tracy ♥️ Be so glad once it’s done and have the results. so sorry to hear about your infected finger,hope it improves soon. good luck for your covid vaccine also. sending hugs ♥️
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18-01-2021
11:08
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Gem thank you-it’s certainly keeping my head in a better place.Well done on your yoga.I’ve been doing more yoga with my son inbetween the home schooling-which is a massive challenge on top of my hubby and I working from home. a massive well done on your new job 🥳 The counselling sounds very positive too ♥️ that’s brill about your flushes.I’m finding them a bit less now but it changes all the time.I also had two periods but no more since.Who knows how it will go,as got to be on tamoxifen for 10 years. thank you for your good luck wishes lovely,I’m really nervous today.I did some reading about it on bcn and Macmillan and it seems very common to feel like this so I know we aren’t alone.Some say that it gets easier as time goes on.I’m hoping so. sending love to everyone 💓
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16-01-2021
01:27
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Hi everyone belated happy new year to you all ♥️ how is everyone getting on? Im back to hospital next week for mammogram and review so can’t say I’m looking forward to that but needs must. on the plus side I’ve had one covid vaccine before Christmas but they cancelled my second so still not exactly safe but getting there I guess! still working on my running and did 7km yesterday so was really pleased. sending lots of love to you all xx
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21-12-2020
07:12
1 Hug
Gem good luck with your new job venture ♥️ thanks for the recommendation for ruby wax book I’ll take a look xx
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