Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi Baldick I was diagnosed in 2008 and had WLE on right side. I have always had small boobs and this made me look even more out of proportion. My BC nurse referred me to a plastic surgeon and after much discussion I have decided to go for Silicone implants and fat transfer to dent!! To be honest cant wait new beginnings for me! Waiting list is still quite long though but hopefully should be sorted in September. Good look with your decision Kayty x ... View more

well done lilac nice to see you posting!! how brave are you then? I was diagnosed just after you feb 2008 and I too feel like you loads better in all respects. Had my ovaries removed in June and have come bouncing back!! loving my weekends hic hic and back to work! Take Care everyone Kay xx ... View more

really can't believe asda have done this!!! they need to think about this its soooo wrong ... View more

I too have just watched the breast cancer documentary and would like to say how inspiring this was. My hubby sat with me and watched it,never moved and it really has made him realise how hard this is for us all Many thanks to all and keep smiling xxx ... View more

Hi I Am 18 months post op lumpectomy rads zoladex etc and have just had oophrectomy 8 weeks ago and my libido has come back!!! don;t give in girls cos I never thought this would happen!!! I have just had a hol with my friend and hey ho its back!!!! ... View more

hiya Carol I am just the same as you. Noticed a red spot on my chest a few weeks ago,tried not to think about it. When hubby came home he asked where that had come from? that was it- convinced it was back!! Two days later no sign of it! I think we will always panic after BC but its not paranoia its fear!! Let me know how you go Best Wishes Kay x ... View more

Hi Poannie I am 10 days post op having ovaries removed by keyhole surgery. I am very tired and still sore but feel releived I have had it done now. I was advised to keep my womb as it helps with support! All this journey is horrible but slowly and surely I feel it was the right thing to do to give me the best chance. Good luck with yr decision and msg me anytime Kay x ... View more

you must have been lucky Lily cos I am 1 week post op and feel shattered and unwell ... View more

Hi Girls Lolly - hi yes am up and about after op last thurs but still have pain and very tired. everyday is a little better. Glad its over and done with now. Still unsure of cans and cannot do as I do not have any info and the leaflets seem to give advice for hysterectomies! I am going to e-mail my BC Nurse as she is really good and will post her advice on here. Best wishes for your op and keep in touch x ... View more

hi just bumping this one up as I have just had an oopherectomy keyhole surgery and am unsure of recovery time any help would be great ... View more

I am so sorry Kate has passed away. I wil miss her wise words and will never forget the way she helped us all on BC care God bless and hope she is with the angels now My thoughts are with her fsmily at this time and I am sure they will be very proud of a wonderful lady ... View more

Hi Everyone Just reading your posts and it all rings bells! ! I was on Tamoxifen for 7 months and could not tolerate it so now on zoladex inj awaiting oophrectomy. When I was on tamoxifen I suffered terrible cramps in my legs and now I never suffer from it at all!! Its got to be connected!! Best Wishes Kay ... View more

Hi Anne Got your message. Glad you feel better today now you have spoken to your con. Take one day at a time and don't be so hard on yourself. We all worry about the unknown! The waiting is so hard and imagination can be a terrible thing!!! Speak soon take care Kay ... View more

Hi Ann I don't live very far away from you. I live in Huddersfield. This is a wonderful site and you can always get support from us all I am 12 months post diagnosis which included lumpectomy, Rads and now Zoladex. I will look out for your messages. Please let us know how you have gone on today? Hugs Kay x ... View more

Hi All Still trying to get to grips with this site!!! Liz let me know if you hear anything soon I had a bit of a hormonal blip at work yesterday and said to my manager " I am off outside for a cool down and away from this computer had enough today" I am fed up of blooming rushing can't concentrate this week!! They will have get over it and accept my little blips cos I can't help it at the min!! jab due next week!! Take Care Kay x ... View more

Hi Kate Have a lovely holiday. I always watch for your posts I think you are fab!! Hope your children have a lovely time wih you and enjoy!! Best wishes Kay x ... View more

Hi Liz and Sherbert I am feeling very achey at the min anyone else felt like this? Lets hope you hear something soon liz they are soooooo dragging their feet!! Work same same nothing changed yet early days I suppose!! me too struggling at work tired as usual sherbert. take care Kay x ... View more

Hi Feisty sister my thoughts are with you and your sister I 'm n anti-depressents and sleeping tablets and the worst times are when I have lack of sleep!! I hope she gets the help she so desperately needs Kay x ... View more

Hi everyone I live in Huddersfield west yorkshire.I don't know anyone either from this area but keep in touch with these forums!! Someone is always on here to listen Kay x ... View more