Breast Cancer Now Forum

I didn’t realise this was a side effect of treatment I had radiotherapy about 2 months ago and for the past couple of weeks I’ve had intermittent twinges and fluttering in my right ribs it’s not all the time but enough to make me feel distressed by everything that’s happened this year Glad I found this thread my breast specialist nurse told me the other day about this side effect and so did another nurse specialist I’ve been worrying myself sick over it 😢 😢 ... View more

Hi  I completed my radiotherapy on Tuesday and I’ve got a tender swollen reddened breast don’t feel too fatigued thank goodness  I’m using Epimax cream three times per day and using simple soap I am not shielding nor was I told to by my trust in Scotland I’ve been using my common sense re not going to pubs etc and the usual Covid precautions but that’s all  Good luck with your treatment xxxxx ... View more

Thanks for your reply  I didn’t think about the fast forward aspect but will look into it Best wishes xxxx ... View more

thought I was doing really well with my fast forward treatment A relative had a baby a few days ago said I wanted to go to visit at weekend I was advised that I would be radioactive through advice they had been given by a health care professional I’m upset and dismayed that I’ve been treated like this Needless to say I won’t be visiting now Any thoughts folks xx ... View more

That’s great news I am currently awaiting to start radiotherapy on July 29 having been diagnosed Stage 1 Grade 2 hormone receptor positive with a 1.8 lesion I had a WLE and SNB on June 3 with negative lymph nodes and margins I started Letrazole in the first week in May I get so weepy and scared a lot of the time re recurrence what the future holds post treatment etc How do you get your head round that for the future The Letrazole can make me weepy I have anxiety issues anyway and do receive psychology input I would appreciate hearing how you guys cope please xxx ... View more

Hi  Good luck to you too hope you don’t have to wait too long xxx ... View more

Hi  I’ve been on letrazole for just over 2 months I’ve not noticed any significant hair loss to be honest but I’ve had the flushes sweating at night and get quite weepy I dyed my hair a few weeks ago using Garnier Nutrisse with no problems at all It actually made me feel better  in myself to get rid of the lockdown grey Hope all goes well for your treatment xxx ... View more

Hi  I’m started my 5 day fast forward radiotherapy on July 29 got my Planning scan yesterday Still feels quite surreal but I want to get started With my treatment although I’m apprehensive I know it’s for the best xxx ... View more

Thank you so much for your reply I appreciate the information you have given me so much  Best wishes xxx ... View more

Hi  it’s really hard waiting on a date I only got my diagnosis a week past Monday I just want to get the show in the road all the waiting to get seen biopsy results etc is not good for our mental well being Hope we all get our dates soon Lots of love xxx ... View more

Hi  Thanks for your reply and wishing you lots of luck for tomorrow Best wishes xxx ... View more

I’ve just been diagnosed with stage 1 grade 2 breast cancer and I’m awaiting a wide local excision with sentinel node biopsy Not good being diagnosed with this anyway but it’s worse during the COVID situation It’s a weird one you think you are ok one minute then you burst into tears and feel so angry I can hardly speak to people It’s scary but I’m glad to have joined this forum to meet ladies in a similar situation .Much love xxx ... View more