Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi Louisa I think we all have these feelings I lost heaps of hair 3 days after my second EC it just slid away from my scalp in the shower. Although I had planned for it by having a wig and caps and scarfes ready at hand when it happened my emotions went crazy but because my hair was long  and I knew of the mess there would be I decided to clipper and shave it off through which my husband and I cried the whole time.4 weeks later I am coming to terms with it knowing that eventually it will regrow but wow sometimes emotions do swell .So I just have to pick myself up ,put my wig on which is virtually identical to my own hair and there I am again ready to go on. please love yourself and know that we are all going through this for the better  and we are all here to help 😊 🙏 ... View more

Hi  I’m having EC at the moment and told not to drive myself for these sessions Im going onto Paclitaxel next month and Dr said to get someone to drive the first time to see how I go with it but hopefully be ok  Good luck with yours 💕   ... View more

Hi bookish so glad I got the port as my veins don’t give up blood easily and don’t know how I would have coped .It’s a bit uncomfortable for couple of weeks but hardly notice it’s there now it’s just under my collarbone and scar is about 3 cms . I have another scar from a cyst which was removed on opposite side just above the collarbone about 4 cms long from a few years ago and is hardly visible now. Just so easy to use and don’t feel a thing with all that they do during chemo when it’s all over eventually it will be removed and all back to normal again  wishing you well through your journey 😊 ... View more

Hi had my second last week but I’m fortnightly at moment and did mine off week maybe check with doc but mine said have it as it’s important for us ... View more

Hi Mel Im so sorry about your hair it’s happened to me too .I’m same I have my 3rdEC this Friday and I also lost my hair 3 days after my second EC I am lucky I have my husband who supports me and we both cried a lot as he got the clippers to my shoulder length streaked hair it was like my last identity as a woman was taken and the realisation of I have cancer his me . I can’t imagine being by myself through this without the support of family , friends and my beautiful neighbours although I sometimes need to just sit and reflect on my own I know they only want to help and love me so please try not to push people away because we dooo need them and their love and support whatever it may be. I had prepared for that moment and had pre bought a wig online from Wigs Australia who are really lovely and helpful   you can chat online to them or ring them  also bought some turbin caps from eBay  I have joined Feel Good Look Better fglb.org.au they are recommended by the Cancer Council and have free workshops on skincare and makeup also wigs and scarves etc you can do them on line through zoom or attend locally in person they will also send you a care package gift I’m just waiting for mine it’s a bit exciting apparently they are great Sending you lots of hugs please feel better we are all here to talk to if you need and try to except love and help from people who do care about you as it does help. We will be ok and come out stronger on the other end with beautiful new hair 💕 😊 ... View more

Hi bananasatsuma and 14 I have had  2 out of 4 fortnightly chemo sessions and the to follow weekly about 10 more . The weekend after the 2nd lot I lost my hair . Don’t worry we’re all in this together and with all of the great support here I’m sure we’ll get to the other side of it just fine  keep smiling 😊     ... View more

Hi Tizzy its fglb.org.au and look on the menu for workshops Hope you enjoy it I did hopefully you can snuggle those grandies soon 💕 🥰 ... View more

Hi hope you enjoyed the look good feel better session today I know I got a few tips from it I too did the shave yesterday after my hair just fell into my hands in the shower and it really brought all my emotions to the surface from this last few months of turmoil We must be strong and positive and take this day by day  my children are older and I have grandchildren who I love with all my heart and they are really upset about my cancer so I strive to reassure them all the time that I will be ok all the time with a smile and a cuddle 💕 ... View more

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Thankyou can’t wait to see what happens when it grows back 😊 ... View more

Hi  bought mine from wigsaustralia.com.au they have a huge range and so happy with it they were very helpful chatting online and also on the phone and fast delivery  ... View more

Thankyou  all went well 🙏 💕 ... View more

All good back to normal now don’t know what happened there with the nipple After first lot of chemo last Friday all very normal until yesterday and seemed to be very lethargic hopefully better today  it’s going to be a beautiful day so a walk in the sunshine should be healing ... View more

Hi Sophie I am due to start chemo on Friday fortnightly for 8 weeks then  weekly for 12 weeks of different mix cant say Im looking forward to it either but glad to get things started too after diagnosis early July then mastectomy and immediate reconstruction 27th July . hope all goes well for you and we get to the other side of this journey bright and sparkling new ... View more