Breast Cancer Now Forum

If you can afford to spend that amount of money then I say , go for it 🙂 Make sure beforehand its comfy and not like a wig effect as that can be hard to wear x ... View more

RIP Bernie, my condolences to the family. So sad to lose someone so vibrant and full of life ... View more

Thanks Powergen 🙂 I think its time I get over the fear of cancer returning and trying to rebuild my life again. When I was diagnosed a year ago I dreamed of it being the next year and having everything finished. What with pains and aches and feeling lost I never really understood what this diagnosis would mean. I wish happiness for us all. love jacks xxx ... View more

Hi Jill Well I went to the hospital at 9am and by 10 am i was told that everything was clear. The Xray doctor apologised for putting me through the stress but stated that she wanted to make sure that everything was fine. The relief was immense and to be honest I know I should be shouting from the rooftops but I have been in bed since with symptoms of the flu. Jill I thought of you when I left the hospital yesterday and I pray that you start to get good news from here on in. Thanks for your support xxx ... View more

I know and have been told by others that sometimes its better to think the worse so you wont be as shocked when you get bad news. However, sometimes it isnt bad news. I had breast cancer diagnosed in my left breast last year and following an MRI (due to having Lobular) I was told that I had three suspicious areas in the right breast. I had a further diagnostic mammogram, an ultrasound, which had the consultant telling me that the areas looked very suspicious which meant taking the decision to do core biopsy on all three. I had to wait 2 weeks to find out the results and as they gave me a CT scan during the waiting period I had convinced myself that I had cancer in both breasts. I was gobsmacked when the consultant told me that I didnt and that all three areas were benign. So there is always hope so try and put things to the back of your mind (I know its hard) and go out and enjoy yourself until D-Day. xxxx ... View more

Oh Jill cancer is a real sh**. I heard that having a new primary is better than a recurrence. I know either way at the moment it doesnt seem to matter as you must be feeling scared and worried about doing the whole thing again. I use to think that if you were a good person nothing bad would happen to you but this last year and after last week Im begining to realise that life is not the fairy tale that we hope for. Enough misery. Youve got to get yourself prepared and I send big, big hugs your way. PM me if you need to talk more x ... View more

5 to 6 weeks God thats awful. As we all know the waiting is terrible and something we have to endure but heck that is too long. Cant you ring someone and complain or act crazy 🙂 Ive seen this work with other people. The hard part is what our brains do during this time. I go from thinking positive or even over positive to god Im dieing and feel utterly petrified. For weeks before I found out the results of the mammogram I have had pains under my arm, throat and groin, like my glands are swollen and I put this down to the effects of chemo. Now I imagine that its cancer and its attacking my whole body. See completely paranoid. Hopefully we will both get good news in the end xxxx ... View more

Hi Wendy I had a skin sparing mastectomy with temporary implant. During radiotherapy I slapped cream on the breast before and after treatment and can honestly say 4 months later my breast and implant looks fine. Dont worry the expanders will deal with the radiotherapy and when your ready you can have permanent implants. ... View more

Jill I hope your results are good. It must have been awful for you when you were told its back. And I get your point thinking the worse might in a lot of ways help (and probably a few glasses of wine). Do you know if its a new primary or a recurrence of your past cancer? Im assuming youll know that on Friday. I will keep my fingers crossed that you get positive news xx Hug back x ... View more

Thanks for getting back to me Jill. Ive gone from shock to heck its going to be alright to NO it cant be cancer after finishing chemo 7 months ago. I had an MRI and 3 core biopsies on this specific breast at time of diagnosis and PS said that there was no cancer. When I saw him the other day for talks on reconstruction he just had a sad look on his face saying that we would discuss my options after they get the results of the tests next week. Bi-rads 3 appears to state that its probably benign so I dont know why Im getting so worried 😞 ... View more

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You may be clinically depressed Sonja01 When the body and brain goes through a long period of stress (whith no ultimate end in sight or no going back to what it was like before) all the happy chemicals that keep us feeling somewhat normal are depleted. Anti-depressants are there to kick them back into gear and give you a chance of moving forward. Im not a pusher for medical help but in my case I had to try something to get from under that black cloud. At the moment the cloud is more grey but it is early days for me in taking the tablets. ... View more

Hi Natasha I had five treatments and was due for the 6th when my mother died suddenly. I didnt go to get the treatment and when I saw the Oncologist the following week she said that if I didnt get the 6th then she couldnt be sure that I would be cured as I would in effect be relying on 2nd generation treatment. Influenced by my children I agreed to the last treatment. At least I can say that i did everything to ensure cancer stays away. Jackie x ... View more

Crikey you two have been having a rather stressful time but thank god everything is fine. I thought because no one was writing comments that everyone was ok (of course you are) but you should share your worries as we are all here for you. I think my tablets are kicking in as Im feeling a good deal more positive. While I still think my hair looks like an over grown bird nest I do agree Mandy that it is quite liberating to wash and go :). I did buy micro hair straightners but they dont do anything really to tame the wired curls (maybe psychogically to me they look slightly straighter hehe). I had my mastecomy in June last year so maybe my mammoram will come through next month. Its strange but my OH and I guess me were expecting to be told after treatment finished that heh, youre cancer free so go live your life but that didnt happen it just finished- just left hanging. Im looking forward but slightly scared also to having the mammogram. When I get told its clear then hopefully that will be the starting point to putting this all behind me. Enjoy the sun xx ... View more

Great news 🙂 Break out the bubbly! Like June says 6 months will soon fly by and you can enjoy life as a lady of leisure ;). June why are you having an ultrasound? ... View more

Oh and my hair is awful. Fuzzy curls and looks like a birds nest ;( ... View more

Its really nice to hear from you ladies again. Update on how im doing is that still suffering from pains in arms and legs. Fatique is awful and now on anti-depressants to help with hot flushes and my depression. I didnt think i was depressed but my doctor thinks that after spending a year under stress tablets were needed to bring me back to my 'proper self'. Hmmm, not sure that is going to happen. When i read past blogs from other ladies it would seem that after treatment is finished one does feel low. I need to get a job as my OH and children are getting on at me. I think they are getting fed up with me slumping around the house but I really dont know how I can face an interview let alone a job. ... View more