Breast Cancer Now Forum

I was able to walk through treatment and still do now although not managed hills yet!! Dont be too hard on yourself though - set realistic goals - anything is better than nothing and always better with a friend where possible. good luck  xx ... View more

I have written a journal since my journey began and it helps as does a good cry. Dont be too hard on yourself Xx ... View more

Hi I had 5 sessions of radiotherapy in sept last year and fatigue hit me after - very different feeling to normal tiredness. Give in when you have to. The emotions are tough to - be kind to yourself hugs xx ... View more

I have no pain thankfully but its so weird to explain xx ... View more

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Hi The waiting game is the worst but definitely keep talking to people on here and call the nurse team in the interim. I had a tumour in my breast and lymph node in January 2020, went through treatment and am through my first clear mammogram. I sincerely hope that it is not positive for you but if it is, get them to explain everything to you, take lots of notes (not sure you can take anyone in with you yet) and everyone on here will help you through your journey. Please keep us posted - we are sending you lots of love. xx   ... View more

Too short indeed!!!!! We are strong and can do this xxx ... View more

I am 9 months on and good/bad days with my lymphodemea The egg description is good - i feel sometimes i am swollen under arm but it isnt Cancer has gone but the aftermath lingers x ... View more

Morning I had a wire inserted morning of surgery as my tumour had gone from chemo so the surgeon needed to be guided to take out the footprint around it. So i had 2 procedures that day in 2 different hospitals. They did mine alongside a mammogram - bit uncomfortable but ok. Good luck xx ... View more

Hi I had EC and then T. I was a little ropey but went into the office the next day and did get out. Stick to your plans so something nice to think about but if you arent up to it, your friend will understand. Good luck xx ... View more

Hi All I still refer to my journey - not a battle but a journey with lots of ups, downs, twists and turns - I actually said when I was diagnosed it was a rollercoaster journey that I hadn't signed up to go on but once I was on it, had to get on with it. xx   ... View more

Hi Everyone is different as everyone says. I worked as best I could throughout at home as was shielded last year. Work were ok, not great but ok. For me I needed the mental normality but the days it was too much, I gave in. Do what is right for you xxx ... View more

Hi I was triple negative and my surgeon insisted I had it done which I did and it was clear. It was a telephone interview, quite extensive, and a specific blood test. I am not 100% certain how it works. I would say however be prepared to make decisions if it does come back positive. keep us posted x ... View more

Hi I would definitely recommend the Someone Like Me service and definitely reach out to the BCN nurses - they are so supportive, great listeners and can hopefully suggest some things to help xx ... View more

Hi i had a lumpectomy and full node clearance in july last year. i still get twinges now although very minimal. it felt it took months to heal and that i was told was normal. keep up with the exercises they do help although sometimes the stretching bought tears to my eyes. enotionally too you have been through alot so i think thats understandable too be kind to yourself too x x ... View more

Hi You have come to the right place to be with people who understand. I was 54 and single when diagnosed in Jan 2020 but treatment through a pandemic, I am here to say you can get through it. Please let us know your results xx ... View more

Hi Not sure if it helps but totally get Pandabear’s sentiments!!! No one fully understands unless they have had their own journey - I didnt even though I knew friends with BC. I am now at the part of my journey where I am going to volunteer and give back. xxx ... View more

Hi Totally understand everyone here especially how some think you can just move on like its never happened but you cant. i finished in sept and yep have left over effects inc lymphodemea which i never had before. the worse part is not thinking every new thing could be cancer and not worrying about what if i ignore it. i hold onto the BCN advice - if it is new, different and persistent check it out but i also feel once u have had it, the scars of what you went through never go away. hugs to all xx ... View more

Hi Think no easy answer to any of this but I would recommend Someone Like Me xx ... View more