Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi Julie  nice to hear from you 💖 well done on raising money for bcn.Know what you mean about fatigue.it’s a challenge I’ve had so many things go on and had to end fire appointments and scans again -never gets any easier! I did a similar thing on zoom during pandemic and raised £325 💖 I can relate to the flushes I’ve tried all ways and it’s really affecting my quality of life -so much so I’m on a holiday from it. I may not go back on as my tumour was only 4/8 for estrogen so it’s debated whether it’s helping reduce risk. anyway keep well lovely 😊   ... View more

Shefgirl thank you 💖 yes I’m hoping to still do GNR  ah that would be fab re sponsership,I will post the just giving page  that sounds fab re the Facebook group I’ll have a look 😀 sending love to all xxxx ... View more

Sparkle  thank you so much yes like Shefgirl says a year after op usually  hope you are well 💖 ... View more

Hi everyone  hope all is ok My bone scan is clear 🍾 🍾 🍾 🍾 🍾 🍾 🍾 🍾 🍾 🍾 🍾 🍾 💖 🤩 🍷 🍷 🍷 🍷 🌺 ... View more

Also Shefgirl good luck for getting a date for surgery too ❤️ ... View more

Hi shefgirl, lush to hear from youand everyone. congratulations on your retirement I bet a massive decision. i know it’s such a strange world out there isn’t it.I still do my online food shop but am back at work face to face now although that may change with covid numbers increasing. unfortunately i was doing well, back to work,started a of cert,strarted seeing people outdoors.But have  started with a hip issue so having urgent bone scan 🥲so worried.I’m also meant to be running GNR and have trained all year so not sure if I can still do this. hope everyone is ok and you are enjoying what you can ❤️ Sending love x ... View more

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 ❤️ ... View more

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 ❤️ 😘 ... View more

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 😘 ♥️ ... View more

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 ❤️   ... View more

 Thank you gem sage is the next on my list 🤩 brill about the new job so pleased 💜 ... View more

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 ☺️      ... View more

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 💕 💜 ... View more

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 ♥️ ... View more

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 ... View more

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 ❤️ 💜 ... View more

Gem good luck for start of new job next week lovely ☺️ x ... View more

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   ... View more

Thank you Gem I’m so happy 😀   ah congrats on the new job, lovely new chapter for you ♥️ Sending hugs x   ... View more

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 ... View more