Breast Cancer Now Forum

Which one is the wig, you look fantastic? I've had my head shaved to a grade 4, and it is now coming out quickly, do we leave it to fall, or do I need to shave it completely off, now. Scalp does feel tender. X   Julie     ... View more

Glad you are feeling well, Amy. I start tomorrow with ec chemo. I am going to shave my hair on Saturday, I feel I have come to terms with it now. I know it needs to come off. My sister will do it or me. I'm hoping to send it to the little princess trust.      ... View more

I am sorry to hear that. Hope your daughter isn't to poorly with it. Bless herx ... View more

How are you feeling today Mrs Millie and Amy? X ... View more

You must be gutted x ... View more

Thank you x   ... View more

The chemo bag sounds a good idea. Why does the nurse suggest painting the nails dark?  ... View more

Yes. I borrowed that book from the library. Very good. Good idea about the water, I must start drinking more. Just been wondering when to shave my head? Before it starts coming out, or when it starts falling out? I've asked my sister, if she would do it for me, I already have a bottle of processco in the fridge ready for the event. X ... View more

Good luck for Thursday. My first one is on 1st Sept. I would have liked the port, or picc line, because I have had a axillary node clearance, so cannot have any injections in that arm x  ... View more

Morning Jenny, good luck for tomorrow. Thinking of you x ... View more

Welcome, I had the same operation, with the lilap and axillary node clearance.  Originally I thought I was having the operation and just Radiotherapy. But now its chemotherapy.  I think that as bothered me the most.  I thought time wise. I would be back to normal, but obviously with the chemo, it's a longer timescale, plus losing our hair. I've signed onto some, online courses, "look good, feel better", they do skin and makeup lessons,  how to draw eyebrows on, body image confidence etc. So looking forward to that. They are free to sign up.   ... View more

Hi, thanks for replying, I start on the 1st September. Yes, it seems very real now, and feel the same, just want to start. Nervous about the hair loss,  but have decided not to have the cold cap. Have you? X ... View more

Good luck for Friday x ... View more

I am having a lumpectomy with licap procedure,  and axillary lymph node clearance, tomorrow. How have others got on with surgery? X ... View more

Hi I have just seen your post and wondered how you had got on? Especially with the second surgery.   ... View more

Hi, I decided on a lumpectomy, and will be having a axillary lymph node too. I'm worried about lymphedema and having to protect the arm. When are you having your operation? Mine is the 7th July. When is yours? I'm having a LD flap to my breast x   ... View more