Breast Cancer Now Forum

RIP Anne, our thoughts are with you and your family x ... View more

You're welcome Chris; I was just reading through some of your post and it brought so much back; thinking oh gosh I remember those days.... And then I realised how far I've come..... xx ... View more

M&S do them too.... http://www.marksandspencer.com/Post-Surgery-Swimwear-Beachwear-Womens/b/321188031 ... View more

Ladies just hopping in (as an old Embarking on an adventure girl)...... I'm 2.5 yrs post chemo, back at work full time and have hair! so yes there is life after chemo.... and one of my 'positives' about being bald? It was good for getting rid of cold callers 😉 I wish you all well on your journey x ... View more

Hi Sam So sorry you had to join 'the club' 😞 I'm sure after reading through some of the post on here that that determination you have to succeed will continue. The forums are great for support and advice, and there's usually somebody around who has been there, or is going through it too; I found it invaluable when I went through my treatment three years ago. I wish you well on your journey and of course your wedding next May! Denise x ... View more

Good luck to you too Wattie, your group and everybody here on this forum too xxx ... View more

'Three years ago today'...... I didn't know I had breast cancer. I was waiting for my results and assumed all was well, how wrong was I !! My false sense of security came following my mothers dx 17yrs and 1yr earlier, she was notified within a week and I wrongly assumed that no news after two weeks meant all was well; so what a shock to the system when the dx came the following week. So I joined these lovely ladies here on this thread; and boy did they support me in my darkest days, those early days of dx; waiting for a treatment plan, waiting for the results of the scans..... they really got me through. We've shared tears, laughter, hugs - virtual and real, kicked butts when needed (can't say @r$e) and given lots and lots of TLC. I don't know how I would have coped without BCC , this thread, those ladies (yes there are some!) and the support from others on this forum. It really is a lifeline in those darkest of days. So now three years on I am back in the waiting room waiting for my mammo results and not assuming anything. I'm back at work full time and struggling to balance home and work, but it is one struggle I am more than happy with. And oh yes! My mum is now 20yrs and 4yrs dx so yes there is life after breast cancer. ... View more

"Nell" here with her boots on..... It's a long story..... I had two very large boobs before surgery and was dreading the inevitable MX...., In fact really dreading it so much more so than losing my hair! My hair had already gone by the time surgery was due (chemo first) and the thought of losing my boob bothered me more than anything, and considering I had lovely long curly locks before chemo that was some dread! Now that might sound daft or it might make sense, but I just couldn't face the MX easily. I'd seen my mum lose both hers and now I was going to lose one, I knew it was 'doable' but was struggling with it and was airing my fears on the thread and my persistent 'whinging' about my losing my boob earned me the name Nell Gwynne!!! Aren't they kind!! Gave me the kick up the backside I needed!! Oh no and it didn't stop there!! I get postcards, christmas cards, get well cards, all adressed to Nell!! My son (autistic) wants to know who Nell is!! Boy do these girls cause havoc!! As for the boots.... well I'm a biker babe and go out on the bike with my OH. Even managed to keep riding during chemo! Oh and they come in handy for kicking @ss....... I had a reconstruction in March this year and it couldn't come quickly enough for me, (no surprises there). I accepted the MX because I had to and certainly wasn't going to waste any energy on mourning it's loss when it had tried to kill me. I wore my prosthesis with confidence and it was very kind to me, and most days I forgot I was wearing it! One of the girls (you know who you are) even named it 'Little Nell' !! Boy did we have some laughs one day when I'd taken my bra off the night before, chucked it in the laundry basket with prosthesis in tow..... then couldn't find 'Little Nell' for work next day! Running round the house shouting "Wheres my t!t" ...... told the girls and honestly there's no let up with them! But I wouldn't have them any other way - they're all special and unique in their own way. It's nice to see some of the old names popping up too! "Hello" to you all!! And "Hello" to any 'newbies' out there..... I won't lie, it isn't an easy road, it is doable, it will be bumpy, but you will get through - especailly so if you can bond with others in a similar situation - Oh and get some nice big chunky boots! I wish you all well. Love & Hugs "Nell" xxx ... View more

And more cyber hugs for our "taxi" today.... We need you Taxi for our journey.... Remember the cyber holidays we've had? Well you'll be coming with us on our next one.... Mega hugs for today xx ... View more

Ps no profile photo as can't upload - one for the mods I think.... Edited: Tuesday 09/10/12 9:45pm Now sorted.... Thank you mods! ... View more

I'm one of the 18 too! And yes we have come a long way! It's been a long and often bumpy road not without it's tears I might add, but there's been lots - in fact tons of laughter too!! We did it by supporting each other, holding hands and sending lots of cyber hugs - Oh and must not forget the odd kick up the backside when needed!!! I've had three holidays since finishing treatment (chemo, rads & mx), have returned to work and have hair again! Oh and met these ladies for real! Gosh Maria that lady asking for a pint of what we were on!! We all burst out laughing shaking our heads saying "Nooooooo" didn't we! And for the record all we were "on" was laughter with not a drop of alcohol in sight.... ;0) I had a tummy recon in March this year and I'm delighted with the results! I felt great on the beach this summer not having to worry about 'that gap' so anybody thinking about recon I would say yes! But as Maria has said we are all different so it is a very personal decision. Suzie, try M&S for swimsuits, I got three from there and they were reasonably priced too. I could swim in my prosthesis, just had to make sure it was washed and rinsed properly afterwards. I still took my softie with me though 'just in case'. So thank you Maria for inviting us along..... My journey would have been a lot more difficult without you all - and not forgetting BCC of course! And I wish all you other ladies well, and for any 'newbies' out there I hope this thread will give you some hope for the days and months ahead...... "Nell" xxx ... View more

Yes agree with you Maria in that the mods might want to 'move us on' to another 'title' Maria; without you starting this thread we would not have got together, and become the good friends we have. To any 'newbies' reading this: This site got me through in my dark days and without it I don't know where I would have been. Yes it's true we have migrated to FB but I will never, ever forget BCC and the wonderful work they do. Whenever I go to hospital, or hear of somebody newly dx, I always mention BCC - I had a recon the other week and some of the ladies were still getting their heads around dx and the mx..... needless to say I mentioned this site and how it got me through. Thank you Maria and BCC for being there when I needed you most xxx Love & Hugs, Dee xxx Ps: Wendy if you want to join us just PM any of us.... ... View more

Truly truly sorry to read this. RIP Tina x ... View more

Hi Ladies Had my treatment at The Rosemere Centre at RPH. I used to wear a strappy top under my blouse and walk to the table with the straps off my shoulders; then I'd pull the top down to my waist once on the table - I found it more 'dignified' than the piece of paper I was given to cover up! but they do cover up your exposed side once you're in position..... (with paper...). The staff were fab there too - and yes there are men there, but I really didn't have a problem with that and didn't feel uncomfortable at all; in fact I think they asked me if I minded being treated by male staff if I recall.... but anyway as I said it wasn't a problem to me. And they talked to you so you felt like a human being! All in all I found the experience boring and would advise anybody to take a book or an ipod - I used to go alone so these were essential items to me and they got me through the long waiting times...... ... View more

Anne are you around? Can't see you and was just a bit worried if you're ok? (((hugs))) to all - off to get some food now I've fed this thread... Nell xxx ... View more

Tears here too; but thank you for posting x ... View more

RIP Mary x ... View more

Morning ladies, Sandra I can't see Sue's ring! Not been on here for a while; went on holiday then straight back to work and doing four full days now so finding it difficult cartching up with the house, family, friends, FB and here! and energy levels still low - Good job I'm not a man eehh useless at multi-tasking aren't they lol! Anyway, for those of you reading "Hello" (((Hugs))) to all, and extra ((((hugs)))) ones up for grabs for those that need them, Nell xxx Edit = PS Sandra, good news for your results 🙂 ... View more

I was fortunate enough to meet Claire last December at a meet up in Oldham; she was beautiful, had a gorgeous head of hair and she was a lovely person. I am so sad at hearing this news and my thoughts are with Claire and her family. RIP Claire xxx ... View more

Hi Ladies, Thanks for all your well wishes re my six month appointment and having a 'clear' chest xray - must admit was getting a bit worried and was actullay dreading going to see my onc! Had a few tears this morning too; not done that for a long time! Still struggling breathing so guess it must be a chest infection that taking it's time cos had it three weeks now! At least that little nagging fear has gone away - Blooming BC sends you all in a tiz doesn't it! Love & Hugs, Nell xxx ... View more