Breast Cancer Now Forum

hi sorry to hear about your occular migraines. I suffered with those horribly when I was your age (late 30s to late 40s) I didnt have them while taking my tamoxifen but I did have them when I was premenopausal. I asked my family dr for meds and anti nausa meds so that I could take them at the 1st sign. For me, Id have wavy peripheal vision then id go completely blind, followed by horrible nausea. Mostly it happended either right at ovulation or my period.  ... View more

Hi cerigrafucancr I know it's scary for you but the best thing you can do is just be there for your Mum. I'm only recently diagnosed (and no-one in our family has had bc either) but my daughters have really been supportive. My youngest daughter told me I could ring her any time, day or night, if I was feeling upset or scared...when she was a teenager we really didn't have a good relationship so it just goes to show. I'm also getting lots more hugs off them all which is really appreciated. My second daughter came with me when I went to get the results of the biopsy. They've all bought me flowers too to cheer me up. You sound a really caring daughter and I'm sure your Mum will appreciate whatever you do. Little things such as hand holding or hugs mean a lot. Has your Mum joined the forum? It's made a big difference to me to be able to chat to others going through the same thing. Love and hugs xxx ... View more