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29-09-2008
12:09
Im thinking of dying my hair, currently brown with a little grey coming in. 2 years post chemo and just had recon. Its fairly short. I feel like a new look for when I go back to work.
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22-09-2008
12:18
Hi Poppet,
I am 47 and have similar dx to you. 19mm lump Grade 2, WLE and re-exision for better margins. Have appointment with Oncologist next week, re chemo, rads and tamoxifen. Have been told I will probably have bone and ct scan before chemo. I know exactly how you are feeling, it is all so confusing and daunting. I hope when you get your path report and see Dr on Wednesday all will become clearer for you. Let us know how you get on.
Sending you big hugs
Tracey x
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19-09-2008
11:03
Hi Angela
I am extremely pleased for you, I was very concerned, keep in touch and let us know how you get on
Linda
x
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18-09-2008
11:25
Hi lolabelle
I am going to move this to the younger women section.
Hope that is okay
Ann
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14-09-2008
12:22
Hi Tracy.
I waited nearly 3 weeks for my core's so I am not surprised on that score..I actually called the secretary to move things along. What happens is your results come back from path lab then they are discussed at a meeting attended by various medics incl your consultant, before you are called in for your results, usually within a couple of days. You may have been called to Queens simply because your consultant sees his patients there rather than Victoria? As for waiting for medication on discharge, I know this can seem to take forever, but that's pretty much the same procedure in all hospitals from what I have heard.
I had a mastectomy Tracy. I have to tell you it was nowhere near as scary as waiting for those bloody core results though - I know how anxious you are right now, and there's nothing I can say to make you feel any easier. Right now you don't even know if you need to go into hospital but if you do please believe me that it is not as bad as you think. I was paranoid about going into Queens and I toyed with going private but am so glad I didn't. You will go onto a surgical ward (if you need surgery) and you will share with a max of 3 other women. You will have your own wet room/bathrom, tv/radio and be able to use your mobile as you wish. Even the food is ok! And when you are feeling up to it you can go downstairs to the cafe or a wander outside in the evening.
But don't think about hospital now - you may not even need to go. If I can help you with anything else, just yell.
PS: Edited to say that you are quite within your rights to change your consultant at any time if you don't feel comfortable with the one you have - but don't be too rash, do some homework first and get some recommendations before doing so
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04-09-2008
09:22
Hi all,
Banning someone from a Breast Cancer Care service is extremely rare and not a decision that can be taken lightly.
I took this decision within 48 hours of the issue being reported but I appreciate it may have felt like a long time for those directly affected.
I am now closing this thread.
Thanks,
Bertie
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29-08-2008
06:45
I am pleased Dids has apologised and that Jules has accepted it.
I am aware what has happened which was in private messaging rather than in puplic.
I hope we can now draw a line under the whole episode and get on with supporting each other which is what the site is all about.
Regards Linda
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29-07-2008
07:31
Thank you so much ladies, I am really worried, don't think I will cope if its bad news. Her appointment is 2.40, so will post and let you all know tomorrow evening. Thank you again for your continued support.
Ps will try and catch up with you Karen, Aroma and Maz on Facebook in the next few days.
Love Jules xx
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02-07-2008
09:51
Hi Joanne,
You have been a great email buddy to me and made me laugh so many times or answered quickly when I have been down. I did laugh about you trying to save the world with your lolly cure and no-one quite getting what you were trying to say. By the way I had one after my treatment today when I had warmed up, so here's hoping.Have you talked to the BCN about your new problem yet? You need to find out so you can either breath a sigh of relief or know it is being sorted out for you. Secrets like that weigh you down and creep back in the night to bother you.
I am feeling a bit low too,as a bit under the weather from dose 3. It has all started quickly this time so wondering whether it will go quicker or stay for longer! Not expecting to be lucky. How are all the family? I expect there will be more people around when school finishes soon, perhaps you could plan some days out, I cannot remember how many, but know you have Grandchildren. I took my little darling to the zoo last week, he is just 3 and I was totally knackered but it took me back to a happier time when I did not even think about cancer.
Anyway thinking of you. If you did not live so far away I would come round and give you a friendly kick up the back side and take you out for a drink! Keep believing.
Hugs
Lily x
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30-06-2008
08:53
Well done Bernie, thats really good, it must be a weight of your mind.
Now you can relax, especially after all the activity of late getting things done.
All the best for the future .
Magsi
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20-06-2008
04:30
Well done you
its such a wonderful feeling to have that part out of the way, rads for me next, but onc says i need ovaries out too
Linda
x
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19-06-2008
01:55
Hi Jules
have a nice time. glad u r going on holiday. don't come back with rabies or anything else to that will keep NHS on their toes!
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11-06-2008
09:47
I have all my cancer treatment in the private sector as my husband has insurance through work, however when I became seriously ill through infection my private consultant referred me to the NHS for treatment because the there was better out of hours medical cover, then I continued to have the rest of my treatment privately.
My onc does work for the NHS as well as private, the main difference is that I always see the consultant and never the SPR or SHO and all my appoinments run to time, also the privacy factor is important to me I always have my treatment in a private room, and on the couple of time I have been in the private hospital I have my own room, something that is not guaranteed on the NHS.
Linda
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10-06-2008
04:22
Sorry I did not ask "the breast cancer", I asked the Breast Cancer Care Nurse!!
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09-06-2008
02:51
Hi Lynne
I finished rads 3 weeks ago. If you just think of your skin and how you would treat it if it were sunburnt, you will be on the right lines. Perfumed soaps will irritate delicate skin, so will vigourous drying with a towel and soaking in a hot bath or having the shower too hot. Deodorant and shaving underarms will also irritate. What the radiographres don't want to happen is your skin to start blistering as you may have to postpone rads. If you are careful, this shouldn't happen. I used Boots own aqueous cream which was a lot cheaper than E45, no deodorant, no shaving and Simple shower gel (Tesco's own version which is 99p and I like so much I have carried on with it). Not sure about the swimming, but would guess like RoadRunners said, should be ok if you rinse off well after swimming. You will soon know as the skin will tingle if you irritate it.
Just going to add that I wish you luck with your sessions. I hope you sort out something with the children as you dont want to be racing around. Would the hospital not let you come in a bit later?
Cathy
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