Breast Cancer Now Forum

So at the moment I am on AM - 1 x Anastrazole - 1 x Venlafaxine - 1 x Turmeric ( this is great for the joint pain from the Anastrazole.  PM - 1 x Vit D3 again to help with the thinning of bones from the Anastrazole, 1 x Melatonin  All working good for me so far! 🤞it stays this way till I can come off!!   ... View more

Hi everyone, Thank you all so much! I ended up doing an econsult for my own doctor surgery. The following day I got a call and we chatted about how I was struggling with lack of sleep. I was prescribed Melatonin and I take 1 2 hrs before bed and it's been fantastic. My sleep is brilliant and I wake refreshed. The brand I was given is Circadin 2mg My meds all seem to have balanced out now and the only side affect I get is a few little flushes.  Hope you are all doing well. ive tried to add a photo but not sure if it will work. Direct message me if you want to see the box. Much Love CB ... View more

Wow thank you so much, I think I am def going to try Melatonin.  I have had a good read of loads of research on the Internet to find out if it has soya in the ingredients as my cancer was estrogen fed. Soya is a natural form of estrogen or something like that! Which one would you recommend to buy? Thanks 🙂  ... View more

Hi Rugbymum, I also had a lumpectomy and sentinel nodes removal in November.  I have had a few massages since then. The biggest issue is lying on my front but sorted that with cushions etc. I'm also a therapist and own a salon. I feel for your own wellbeing and if you feel OK, go ahead and treat yourself to that lovely day from your mum. Cancer has already taken so much from you. There is no proof for or against having massage and causing it to spread which is what people worry about. Being gentle around the affected area and working with each individual client is of upmost importance . I happily treat cancer survivors, but I do make sure I get all relevant info from a thorough consultation. I am qualified in providing treatments to clients with cancer. Hope this helps ... View more

I started on Tamoxifen at the end of December.  Was taking it at night but I just got no sleep. Awake with loads of flushes, cover on, cover off. I was exhausted and just couldn't function during the day.  I now take it mornings and it works so much better for me. My sleep us now great and yes I get a few flushes during the day but it's just easier to cope with. Now i have my sleep back its so much better. Now today I have such an ache in my lower tummy (just were my cesarean scar is) almost feels like period cramps. Do any of you get this too? Is it quite normal? CB x ... View more

So today I am on day 4 of 5 Radio session, so far I'm OK. I'm drinking loads of water and slapping on Aveeno moisturiser.  I wanted 11 weeks from surgery to my 1st session. They did originally have me booked in for 31st Jan to start but they had to call and rearrange as that made it 13 weeks and they had to do it within 12. I'm just glad to get it done. Leaving shortly for day 4 then only 1 more to go.......wooooo hoooooo!! Much love CB xx ... View more

@adoptedmanc  Hi  Thanks lovely im doing OK!! How are you? I very recently went onto Tamoxifen and so far so good. The flushes and night sweats seem to have reduced.  I've only been on this for 11 days today, that's why I asked the question to find out whether side affects happen pretty quickly or does it take weeks so if I'm going to have any they are possibly still to come!! Just trying to be prepared. My radiotherapy starts on Monday 17th. Be glad to get it all done so I can get back to - or should I say my new life!!  Trying to stay positive! Regards CB x   ... View more

Hi @deamo5339  I take turmeric capsules daily for hip and joint pain and have done for years. I was prescribed Tamoxifen today and have taken my 1st one. 🤞 all goes well and the hip pain doesn't come back.  CB x ... View more

Morning ❤  I had my post op appointment last week and was told then my cancer had gone. They got clear margins around the cancer and clear results in my nodes. Now waiting to hear from Oncology.  My seroma wasn't too bad. It was not big enough for them to aspirate, they just said I needed to wear a more supportive bra which will help to disperse it. I've also started a bit of gentle massage to just help it on its way.  Love Cbx   ... View more

@adoptedmanc  Thank you so much for this information. I guess I just have to wait and see. I'm in no hurry, it will happen when it's my turn.  I'm just looking after my poorly boob, giving it a little massage to get the seroma moving. Mine is left side too!  One you have your last treatment do they give you a scan or mammogram to see that it's all gone? Cb x ... View more

@m123 Oh is that cream the Aveeno Moisturising Cream with Colloidal Oatmeal to actively moisture dry and sensitive skin? This is the 1 ive got, so you say you can use this before Radiotherapy? I was going to start using it soon as Im 19 days post surgery so wanted to make sure my skin was hydrated and ready for my treatment.   Much Love CB xx ... View more