Breast Cancer Now Forum

Im having lots of pain think I may have pulled the muscle. Had LD Flap in 2015 implant in 2016 the pain is bad and breast keeps going hard and tight. My arm is also painful when reaching. ... View more

Hi I am 19 months past radiotheraphy had mx in 2012 I have finally been offered LD reconstruction. 🙂 I am pleased but now got my life back on track work etc so am reading all the info given to me by the surgeon and as I live alone thinking how I will manage after. Have an appointment in Jan for another chat and surgeon said all being well can go ahead in January :)) New Year new boob any of your stories those of you that have had this op would be appreciated he tells me I wont need implant I am only a size 8 thanks ladies xx ... View more

Thanks 🙂 will be in touch 🙂 xxx ... View more

Hi I am ok thanks my symptoms went away! If they return I have to see a neurologist. I have finally got to see the consultant and will see plastic surgeon to talk about recon in the next 2months. Hope you are ok and not having any problems ( well apart from the ones we already have 🙂 ) Take Care xxxxx ... View more

Hi Had a phone call from Dr I now have to have a MRI scan Im not sure what has shown up on the ct scan until I speak with the dr tmw 😞 she left me a mesg saying I could stop taking the aspirin but she was arranging for an MRI I am a bit worried now...... ... View more

Hi Sorry to hear of your experience story _so_far but glad you are fine now. I have my scan tomorrow I have had several bouts of the pins and needles down the left side of my face still and when it happens my eyes feel strange too effects my vision! I will be glad to get it sorted out, trying not to dwell on it but difficult got work later today til 10 so that will give me something to think of and in for the next four evenings. Take Care Everyone Keep you posted xxx ... View more

Hi been to get checked out Dr does not think its stroke related she has done several tests arranged a blood test and a scan I have to start taking aspirin! ... View more

Hi Everyone Been a while since I was on here dont know where the time goes now Im back at work. Things were going quite well I am a lot more tired but then work is very busy (shelterted scheme for elderly tenants) but last week I had a strange turn was just looking out the window turned around and almost fell over went all dizzy and my eyes sort of went weird I had pins and needles all down the left side of my face!! I was well worried thought it was a stroke! Luckily had the day off work so went in the next day not feeling 100% but just had one lot of pins and needles down my face but nothing else although I did feel so tired and my hot flushes were worse than ever! I am going to get checked out on Monday. Have still not heard any thing about recon my year since treatment was up March July 5th was my 2yrs since finding the dreaded lump! Have an appointment in Sept for check up.   Hope you are all moving on and coping with side effects my joints are not the best stiff legs and wrists first thing.   Take Care all of you  xxxxxxx ... View more

Hi Everyone   Nonni1385 I will keep you updated my manager is not very supportive have had a few issues last phrase back but finally after a meeting with HR and union I am hoping it will be better this time around.Hope your treatment goes well, I can well remember that slump and trying to make the most out of the time I felt not so bad. Take Care xxx   ... View more

Congratulations Ribby72 🙂  I am so pleased for you, wish it was me still waiting have not heard a word! Starting 2nd phrase back to work on Monday!! Take Care and keep in touch hope things go well for you xxx.     ... View more

Hi Everyone,   I finished my treatment a year in March had 2 operations inc mx and chemo radiotheraphy now eager to move on like you all was told recon would be a year after treatment so now we are in April! I have heard nothing from the hospital just have an app in Aprl with Oncology, it is a different hospital for the recon. It is so difficult to move on when you are constantly checking the post and messages on phone hoping for at least a chat with the surgeon so you know the wheels are moving. But this waiting and nothing is horrid, now I am off work again too after my phrase back only lasted 5 and a half weeks I am well fed up and low moods are much more frequent 😞 ... View more

Hi Everyone,   So sorry to hear your news Suzee64 I was thinking of my mom more so yesterday even though it has been 18yrs now 😞 How horrid having to have more chemo it must be for you it makes me feel guilty that I feel so down and I only had the 6 doses and radiotheraphy now waiting for reconstruction although keep having mixed thoughts would like to have it but keep thinking of the surgery ahead!  I am having lots more low days at the moment, doing my best to shake them off but so hard when once again my life seems on hold! Got another note for work last Wed it is for 4weeks my manager is not being helpful at all I get the impression she would just like me to give up on it and leave. As I am single this is not an option,my doctor has put on the notes to discuss other options with lighter duties and altered hours but noone seems to be helping. I have got in touch with my union lady and hope to be hearing from her today. Even Occ Health advice to my employer does not seem to be helping even though they agree with all the doctor advised. I have to go and see the oncologist in April as started having problems with my joints after doing the phrase back to work my wrists were awful after doing all the lunch time carrying!   Really Im so fed up 😞   Love to you all and Take Care xx      ... View more

Hi everyone.   Back to being at home, went for check up with Doctor she said the job was too much and wrote a note saying that a lighter job would be better, so now the note is for 4weeks ( 2 already gone) have to see what they offer if anything! It wont be at my current place as there arent any lighter jobs only afternoons and my manager has already said I wont be having one of those 😞 I have spoken to the Union and employer has to put me on redeployment list for up to 12 weeks then if no vacancies make me redundant 😞   I am missing the company although I feel much improved as regards my aching wrists, legs and back. It has been a bit of a nitemare sorting benefits out all over again and several phone calls, but at last now getting ESA. I am feeling a bit low as nothing I do lately seems to be going well, first my house move and now work.   Never mind a lot worse off people, did a bit of gardening yesterday aching a bit today but it was good to be out in the sunshine and lots more still to do but made a start 🙂   Take care everyone xxxx ... View more

Well Done Nonni385 that was a well long day for you. Take Care xxxx ... View more

Hi Nonni   Hope it goes well for you. I am struggling at work at the moment manager giving me a hard time. On 6th week of phrase back doing 4 days now 9-2 manager wants me in at 7.30 but Dr has said not yet so I am waiting to see what HR has to say seen Occ Health they agreed with the doctor. My wrists and legs are aching I feel like I have been to Boot Camp hoping it improves! Take Care xxxxx  ... View more

Great News Ribby Im jealous wish they would hurry and send for me Take Care and good luck thinking about you xxx ... View more

Hi   Well Nonni385 its always a waiting game isnt it 😞 I had my scan eventually had big problems doing the injection all my veins wrecked form the chemo ! Have a few bruises now, so waiting for me too for results. Fingers crossed 🙂     On week 4 of my phrase back to work! I am struggling, it seems like another person that used to rush around fitting everything in! I have Doctors app later today to discuss how its going. My manager has not followed much what the Doctor rec and has put pressure on me, she is saying now I can only have another two weeks for phrase back! I dont see Occ Health til 20th, my job is very physical ( sheltered scheme for elderly tenants) so involves personal care ie showers, washing dressing etc. Im finding it quite hard lunch time with carrying plates etc.   Take Care All and keep in touch xxxx   ... View more

Hi Nonni Thanks for the reply 🙂 I cant come out as the hospital is quite a way from my house. It says I can visit the cafe whilst waiting my three hours, just need to find someone who is not working that day to come with me will be boring on my own. If I take my kindle tend to fall asleep 🙂 ... View more

Hi everyone,   Will be on my third week back to work on Monday have been doing just Mon Wed Frid, I have been a bit tired but its early days yet. It was good to see everyone, and to get back into a bit of normality 🙂 Nonni I am sorry to hear your news, I hope you are getting plenty of rest whilst waiting for results I will hope they are good for you. Suzee hope you are doing ok.   I have to get a full bone scan on Thursday at the Nuclear medicine dept at a hospital in another area. I have been having problems with my back so oncologist arranged this. I have to spend a while there as after being injected with the dye have to wait 3hrs and drink 2litres can eat whilst waiting. Im not looking forward to it!! Has anyone else had this done.?   Well take care everyone xxxx ... View more