Breast Cancer Now Forum

That is really kind of you, thank you. My scars are healing nicely now, thankfully, still slapping on the cream every night though. Onwards and upwards...xx ... View more

Wishing you all the best for today x ... View more

It's just the gift that keeps on giving isn't it? ☹️ ... View more

Thank you @Curly Sue you are very kind, and absolutely right in all that you've said.    I was a bit gob smacked yesterday ....  occupational health assessment re. return to work and the woman said "oh you only had a lumpectomty? That's not as traumatic as a mastectomy" .   ..... Didn't like to tell her it's not a competition and surely this is supposed to be a forward looking conversation re fitness to work and my recovery, not about how mine does or does not compare to others who have had their very own personal cancer journey.   Such throwaway comments are best not made in my opinion   Anyway, going back just four hours a day for the first fortnight, and all under review etc. So we'll see how it goes. Thank you for your kindness and I wish you all the best with your radiotherapy. There is lots of support on here. I personally found it really useful to get a water bottle that had a cap you turned each time you refill, and a green dot comes up, and you know you need three dots a day. Helped me remember to drink enough,which really made a difference. Also slapping on aveeno cream three times a day Best of luck   Sending love x           ... View more

Thank you @Silver6  good advice re. Shower cap. I could just go on a cruise right now! It's flippin throwing it down and cool here.... Happy jubilee ladies ... View more

Thank you so much Jan, very wise words.  Think you're totally right about family projecting their relief onto me...I'm sure my pre-diagnosis self has been guilty of saying and doing similar to family in the past. I think they're just desperate to put it all behind them as I'm usually the "strong one" and the "coper", the one everyone normally turns to in a crisis however large or small...! But I'm exhausted. And my fuse is shorter than a gnat's willy at the moment. A phased return sounds a good plan. I'm still angry about the whole cancer bombshell so somehow need to turn that energy into acceptance and a new normal. Don't get me started on the PM...! I have read the article you refer to many times and it is incredibly helpful. I have printed it off and made my family read it. Gives them some insight but I do think that unless you're a member of this exclusive CA club that none of us wanted to join then you can never truly understand. I know I will be very different in the future if when God forbid a friend gets a diagnosis. I hope I will be able to offer the kindness and wisdom and support of ladies such as you. Thank you x       ... View more

Anyone else feeling like whipping their boobs out in Asda?! Having just finished twenty sessions of radiotherapy and feeling like a piece of meat with zero dignity left and very hot boobs, I am sorely tempted to do my shopping in the freezer aisle with my knockers out. Proper blue tit then! Anyone else?! ... View more

Thankyou. I had MRI on Monday, took lorazepam and it was ok. Good news is that only saw expected post op changes and nothing else so I'm good to go and will start radiotherapy on Monday. Bug relief! Bring on the boob burners.... ... View more

Having breast MRI tomorrow...taking lorazepam tonight and beforehand as I'm scared stiff. Also got such tiny boobs not even sure they'll show through the holes to the other side! ... View more

Thank you. Just feel that everyone celebrating the successful surgery and I can't get excited. Will this awful shadow be hanging over forever ... View more

Thank you, that's really reassuring to hear! Feel like my whole body is going completely bonkers ☹️ ... View more