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Hi Christine, Just having a reply has made me feel a little better. Thank you! It was a really big shock this morning and like I said, really unexpected as well after what my onc told me. Basically she said that the zoladex had zeroed my hormones and the tamoxifen acts to keep it that way after finishing zoladex as the baseline from the zoladex is very low. The hormone levels should not pick up again because of the tamox. Sending you a big hug for responding so very quickly. I have tried to see if anyone else has had any experiences on this in the discussion groups and really could not find out much information. Very, very grateful! xxx ... View more

Hi everyone Been reading the posts here. I finished two years of zoladex last June. I have been on and still am on tamoxifen. This morning I have had some bleeding and am really freaked out! Can your periods come back even though you are still on tamoxifen? My onc told me when I last saw them and was questioning if my periods would return that she would not expect so. Hence why I am freaking out so much. ... View more

Hi Alex, Sending you and your hubby well wishes! Saying a big *hi* to everyone. Love and hugs! ... View more

Hi Vegvet, I am with you in asking for hints on weight-loss. Anyone doing full-time work and getting super exhausted? What is the recipe to getting stronger? Yvette ... View more

Hi everyone 🙂 Thanks for all your motivating messages! Has anyone tried to use a pedometer as motivation? I read that we should be doing minimum 10,000 steps per day, and this can be accumulated activity. Sometimes I look at the pedometer and it says less than 10,000 steps at the end of the day. If I am truly motivated I grab my dog and go for a further walk, just to get to the 10,000. The thing that I really miss the most is the lack of energy. I can very vaguely remember what it was like to jump out of bed and be raring to go. These days, it is such an effort (although I manage and don't really complain 😉 ). Anyone know any secrets to getting more energy? My ideal would be to go for a 30 min walk in the mornings... unfortunately, I feel as though it takes all my effort just to get ready for work. One thing that I would like to do with this forum is try to get some way of 'working out' together ... in a virtual sense. Anyone have any ideas on that? See you, and *hugs* to my exercise buddies!! Yvette ... View more

Hi Everyone! Good luck to all of you who are going through a medical procedure right now. Am thinking of you and am sending you lots of love and positive thoughts. Uni is back in full swing and the work hours are really really heavy. I am teaching two courses this term.. have my nose only just above the water! I go for an onc appointment in December... only 5 more Zoladex treatments to go! Is that a good thing or a bad thing? I really don't know how my body is going to respond. Hence, I am hoping to get some advice on that. Have to say, I really miss the activity that we used to have on here. You are all such wonderful, beautiful ladies! Sending you all big hugs! Yvette ... View more

Hi everyone, Jayney, congratulations on finishing your herceptin! 🙂 Hope everyone is doing ok. Lots of love, Yvette ... View more

Lulu... am also thinking of you, too! Could be just normal fluctuations in your CA125 level? Try not to worry too much (easier said than done, I know..). I am just glad that you will soon be having treatment to prevent any future problems and worries. Take care and best wishes, *hugs!!!* Yvette ... View more

Hi everyone, Rach: Sending you positive vibes and am hoping for only the best outcome for you, hunni!! Thinking of you! Was at the Breast Clinic yesterday and saw the Breast Cancer Care pamphlets... one with gorgeous Rach on the cover, and another with a feature on gorgeous Small Star, and also the full gang at Centre Parcs. Inspirational! I am so proud of you all!!! 🙂 Sending you lots of love and well wishes, Yvette ... View more

Hi everyone, It has been a very long time since I last posted. Have been on occasion keeping up with the thread. Now seeing that mostly everyone has moved on, which is really great! Missing the regular postings, though. Just thought I would pop on here and say hi, and send everyone a big hug! Take care and wishing you all lots of health and happiness! 🙂 Yvette ... View more

Hi everyone! Sorry for the long time since my last post. I have been in Helsinki, Finland. Been a bit one step forward, ten backwards... that's how I describe getting back into life. It's not been easy. SEs are killing me, and I have forgotten completely what a good night sleep is. Hot, cold, hot, cold.. covers off... covers on.. you know what I mean 😉 Just want to let you know that I have been thinking about you all. Congrats on finishing chemo and hang in there for those who are still going with it. I have my genetics appt in mid Nov. Deep breath! Rach... hope you are doing better now, sweetie! So sorry to hear that you had to go back to hospital. Love to everyone!!! Yvette xxxxx ... View more

She.. take care, sweetie. Let us know re your liver function test. I hope it all goes well xxx ... View more

Hi everyone, It has only been a day and I have spent half an hour here catching up 🙂 Thank you so much for the lovely comments on my poem.. I wrote it for all of you.. although we have not met, you are all very, very dear friends to me xxx Your courage and strength inspire me. Every day when I wake up.. I think about my friends on here, and I smile. I can make it through another day. Missing Rach.. does anyone know how she is doing? Please send her my love and hope she is feeling better soon. I am thinking of you all! xxx ... View more

Hi again, Here is a hug for everyone feeling down! It is official... I am joining you all on that. For everyone here who has lost something because of BC For the fragility that we feel In this time where we no longer feel like 'me' Our bodies changed Inside and out, we are no longer the same It is a heart-wrenching process But somehow we remain Without pity Somewhere there is a smile And hope Friendship with those of us Who feel the same And in time will battle to survive BC I love you all! Acknowledge the grief. Keep fighting. We are strong women xxx ... View more

Rach... hope you feel better soon, sweetie. Thinking of you! Let us know how you are xxx ... View more

Hi gorgeous ladies! Just felt like giving you all a cyber hug, and to let you know just how wonderful you are and how much I appreciate your friendship 🙂 Hope everyone has had a good weekend, and got plenty of rest if needed, without too many hassles from SEs. It is lovely and sunny here in Old York. Relaxing on the porch. Tiny fluffy puppy is out watering the plants *grin*, and hubby and I are sitting with our laptops (how geeky!!) Thanks so much to Caro, She and Lulu re the genetic info. Will let you all know what happens at my appointment. I was a bit worried about getting the info. On my mother's side the family was living in India during the British occupation, so I am not sure how easy it is to get the hospital information (my grandmother died at 32 from some type of gyaencoloical cancer, but you know, they never talked about it in 'those days'). Thinking of you all xxx ... View more

ps. Welcome Rhian 🙂 !!! ... View more

Hi everyone, Rach: Thanks for trying to get Erin to come back. I hope she does as I really miss her on this thread. She: I will have an appointment with the genetics people. I am a bit nervous about it. Can you tell me what happens? Winds are really high here in York. Rach.. I could see you flying your kite in this! Fluffy puppy and hubby seem to be settled in for the day, so I will be, too. Can't believe that some of you are having your rads planned and getting tattoos 🙂 Soon to be through the treatments! I started using the aqueous cream after my planning session. I am still using it and have found that it has helped with my skin. Yvette xxx ... View more

Pix! That's so cute 🙂 Thanks for the funny post x ... View more