Breast Cancer Now Forum

What a lovely story - so inspiring. This is my first time back on here for a while and when I read this tears ran down my face. I am so pleased for you, what wonderful news when you were dreading the worst. Personally, I am 2 years 8 months from diagnosis (was diagnosed whilst breast feeding my son) and always thought a further pregnancy wasn't a possibility. Your post has given me hope, thankyou and good luck with everything. I love it when we can stick the big finger up at cancer xxx ... View more

hello Vickie. i remember responding to you when you were first diagnosed and i was 'A year on' from my diagnosis in March 2009. I just wanted to say well done to you. It really does change your life doesn't it - and i will dare to add that not all of the changes cancer has brought to my life have been bad. I'm stronger than i ever was. Well, i'm 2 1/2 years down the road and i have run 2 half marathons and last weekend i cycled 100km (62 miles in old money!) with Davina! i've joined a local running club too and i'm loving it. this was all inspired by running my first 5k race for life about this time last year. It's funny, when i responded to you on your diagnosis i did so because you reminded me of me... so watch out you'll be running a marathon in a years time! and when you do let me know and i'll sponsor you... proud of you. enjoy every moment.... xxxxx ... View more

so sad to read this. so sorry. Anna, your advice to me was amazing, thankyou. i'll never forget it. rest in peace. xxxx ... View more

was just reading this post and just wanted to thank msmolly for explaining the actions of tamoxifen so much better than any of my treatment providers! i too am on tamoxifen, have been since dec 09. no side effects, no problems, and periods regular as clockwork.... ... View more

hello she! just bumping and wishing you all the best for this op. as you know i had bilateral expanders in nov 09. i'm pleased with my result, but can honestly say the recovery took longer than i expected. i think it would have been ok if i had not had a busy toddler to pick up, bath etc... i was able to pick him up after about four weeks without it feeling painful. take all the help you can get is my advice. can't help with the pig skin...!!! much love, and hope you and your little bundle of joy are well xxx ... View more

just wanted you all to know how much i am thinking of you all... hope all your treatments are helping. much love. xxx ... View more

oh caro, i'm sorry you have this added worry. just wanted to send you a hug and bump this up for you. xxxx ... View more

i appologise for butting in here ladies, but just wanted to send you a big hug tors, your last post perfectly captures me, my life, and cancer this time last year - i can so relate to you. it's a s*** time. but it does pass, i promise. xxxx ... View more

oh hannah, your last post stabbed me right in the heart and made me flood with tears. i wish there was something i could do for you to make it better. just want you to know that there are many women here who are thinking positive things and sending so much love to you and your boys. xxxx ... View more

oh b****r! can't believe i missed this thread. i'm in eastbourne and would have loved to meet up... let me know how it went and maybe next time i'll join you (if it fits in around my mum and toddler mornings!!!) hope you enjoyed your day, shame the sun wasn't shining that much for you... xxxx ... View more

yep, i finished active treatment last december.... i pick up everything and anything. it's not just you! ... View more

oh goodness! this could almost have been me writing this last year. i'm sorry you find yourself here, but you are not alone. your feelings you are describing are all normal. it really is a scary time. i was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma last march, 2009. i was 33, newly married and was breastfeeding my 6 month old baby boy. like you i believed my lump was milk related, so when the consultant said 'cancer' the floor fell out of my world. i remember feeling angry too, as you do 'why me?!!' . i have run marathons, i'm slim, eat well, non smoker etc. etc. and i felt cheated. i worried so much for my family and the future. i was convinced i was going to die imminently!! a cancer diagnosis really is such a huge shock and it takes time to adjust to it, just give yourself time. the women here are fabulously supportive so you will find this forum a great place to let off steam and ask any questions. good luck tonight with your surgeon. ask as many questions as you want.... it takes time to learn all the science bits! you sound like you have a fire in your belly to get on with treatment now and that will help you through it. this time last year (i was diagnosed 26-03-09) i was facing chemo, surgery, and radiotherapy. i've done it (and my hair is growing back thicker than before!). it's a hard battle, but you can do it, and the women here will help you on your way. good luck, thinking of you. xxxx ... View more

hello all, i have been following this thread with great interest. i'm a year since diagnosis (2.8cm IDC, G3, node neg, her2 neg, Er pos 7/8). my son was just six months old at my diagnosis and i had to stop breast feeding immediately so it could have my lumpectomy. i've since gone on to have bi lateral mastectomies (my choice). i'm now on tamoxifen. i would love another child. i have always dreamed of having a big family and it is so so so painful to think i may not be able to fulfill that dream. many of my friends are now getting pregnant with their second and it hurts!!! i just want to be normal and build my family too!! i also get incredibly upset by news stories where babies and children are abused/ neglected/ killed etc when i have a loving home here and can't easily have another. it makes me sooooo sad. just wanted to thank you all for sharing your experiences and posting links to further info. it is definatley helping me to thoroughly think my future through. at the moment i feel i cannot risk leaving my son motherless to provide him a sibling. if i did have another child and i got a recurrence i would always wonder if it was because i made the wrong choice. if i don't have another child and i still get a recurrence, then at least i will know that it wasn't my fault. i owe that to my son. just my feelings on the matter. keep the thread going ladies! much love and best wishes to all becky xxx ... View more

thanks lulu, i do take it a night. i've been out and about today with my son and i think taking my mind off it has certainly helped. still giddy, but not as bad as yesterday. yesterday i convinced myself i had brain mets so all the anxiety suurounding that probally made me feel worse. i still intend to contact my bcn tho. thanks all for your advice and support. xxx becky xxx ... View more

thanks ladies for your responses. reassuring to know it is not just me, but it is getting quite frightening! especially when i'm on my own with my 18 month old and i worry i'll keel over! i'm sure all the anxiety about it isn't helping me either.... Rhapsodyangel, thanks i will see about getting my bp tested. i'll also run it past my BCN if it continues into monday, it has got so much worse today and i'm feeling slightly sick too. thanks ladies. xxx ... View more

congrats! bet you had a fantastic day, i thought about you alot. it's great being a Mrs! enjoy...x ... View more

thats a lovely idea Tally! let us know anna.... ! also thanks for the wisdom shared in your last post... i'll never forget that. really hope all the swelling and side effects subside soon. keep being strong, you are an inspiration. xxxx ... View more

hi. i had mastectomies in Nov 09. (initial tumour treated by lumpectomy in march 09). my tumour was also on the medial (near breastbone) side of my left breast. the incision point closest to my breastbone did swell up and the very edge of the stitches began to poke through! it felt sharp as i ran my finger along it. this all happened within a month of the mastectomies! it soon settled though. my scar tissue in the whole tumour area is still pinker, and more shiny than the rest of the scars. just make sure your team keep a good eye on you. xxx ... View more

still thinking about you alot anna, hope the rads are doing their job well. can't wait to hear about your dress....xxxx ... View more