Breast Cancer Now Forum

Alice, My view is that you are so lucky to be in the position where you hate your breasts. Most of us would envy you. Sad that you're depressed. Get a grip, move on ,grow up - you're alive- and isn't that fantastic. Many of us on this forum have been mutilated by others - God forbid we would do it to ourselves. Go and see a Doctor, soon. ... View more

Hello everyone, Radio Shropshire are running a discussion on Asda, Tickled Pink and Katie Price this morning. I e mailed a comment and was asked to speak on the programme - which I did. Other are ringing in now to put their views - fantastic! Janeyb ... View more

Is there anything that we can do to finally consign the "tickled pink" rubbish to the dustbin where it belongs? I absolutely think that it has run its' dismal (spell?) course. I dread October - was first diagnosed then. The campaign is gross. Well, don't often join in, but felt I had to. Janeyb xx ... View more

I too will be most interested in the response from Breast Cancer Care. To date, I'm not entirely sure which side you're batting for. ... View more

Have just phoned the Asda line - no answering machine - so can't leave a message. Will write. ... View more

Isn't there anything that Breast Cancer Care can so to stop all this? I was diagnosed three years ago in October - just wanted to escape all the pink frily stuff - it makes me so mad! I was waiting for a train in Wolverhampton the other day and there is an advert for Pink Bannas (spell).Can someone tell me why that is funny? On an even more depressing note, seems like "Corrie" is going to run a storyline with "Sally & Kevin" confronting Breast Caner. I like watching it because it provides a diversion from real life _ guesss I won't be watching it any more. I am so cross!!!!!!!!!! ... View more

I have just e mailed Asda to express my disgust at their ill advised, insensitive, crass approach - so far it hasn't bounced back. ... View more

Ask your Doctor for Omeprazole tablets. My ONC prescribed it when I mentioned persistent nausea ( I'm also on tamoxifen) - I take one each morning and symptoms are much improved - almost non existent ... View more

Hello not so Dippy Kate, I have never posted directly to you before, for fear of intruding. I have read all that you write and have thought what a brilliant woman you are. Where did the name Dippy come from? This is so trite Kate - but here in Shropshire I am thinking of you and your family. Thank you for being who you are and all that you have given to help so many women. Janeyb x x x ... View more

I would really like to talk to you- thank you for expressing everything I think. Thank you. Janeyb ... View more

Hello all, Is it definitely o.k to use Evening Primrose if you're oestrogen positive? I'm on Nolvadex and hot flushes are a pain - but I've been reluctant to take anything to try and alleviate them in case it affects the efficiency of Nolvadex. Janeyb ... View more

Maureen, Fantastic post Janeyb X ... View more

Cherub, I'm coming up to my two year anniversary same as you, but I am counting the days off since I understand that once you get past the two years, "statistically" ( I know you can fall on the bad side of stats) the odds of getting it again decrease. Having said this, I have been an emotional wreck for the past three weeks - terrified of a re-occurrence and seriously thinking that I woud love to talk to someone who does not know me but would allow me to talk about my fears and how to move on from them. Normski - you have a point about the change in the weather but at least October is doing what it is supposed to do - bit colder, Autumnal and absolutely no pressure to be warm . I subscribe to the ignorance is bliss mentality, beacuse once you start attributing everything to something which needs investigating, then you are on a very slippery slope. I have very mild Lymphodema and have recently seen the Consultant who is trying to help me manage the condition. He was an extremely likeable chap who seemed genuinely to be interested in me as a person. We talked about life after having being diagnosed with bc and I mentioned that I am trying so hard not to go down the road of thinking it has come back; he agreed and asked if I was familiar with the story of Damacles. I said I was - albeit very superficially. When I got home I googled The Sword of Damacles and was very inspired by what I read - it so totally represents the fears that I have and puts them into some sort of perspective. Have a read -let me know what you think?? Janeyb x ... View more

Olivia07, Good to hear from you - I seem to remember you from when I first got my diagnosis 2 years ago. janeyb x ... View more

I read it and wasn't at all impressed with the messages it was trying to put across. I really do think I am going to stop buying the wretched paper - the bit about 50% lower survival rate for loubular freaked me out too! ... View more

As i said, we are all different and consequently I think as individuals we are allowed to decide for ourselves what we take too seriously and what we don't. I think the name of the campaign is unfortunate in that it is misleading and patronising. Janeyb ... View more

Jane , Please don't take it to heart - we're all different. I think it's the name of the Asda campaign which puts people off . To be "tickled pink "about something is to be really delighted - not quite the case when you have a diagnosis of BC?? Janeyb ... View more

Hi Christine, Haven't had this problem but if I did, I would get it checked out - if only to ease your mind. Janey x ... View more

I found absolutley nothing about this wretched disease either "exciting" or "fascinating" - must be me I guess ... View more

Jane, Me too also. You sound so down and I so wish I knew something about the syndromes to which you refer . I hope your week is less sh*t next week and that someone can offer you some informed comments. Janeyb ... View more