Breast Cancer Now Forum

Do hope that you will soon have some progress with tests for this new illness.Always remember this may not be at all cancer related.Hard i know to forget about the fact we have had cancer but ..it may not be anything nasty. Do keep smiling .Sending hugsx ... View more

I am now a year since BC diagnosis.Not been an easy year as i developed extreme anxiety.However now the future seems brighter.We all seem to go into panic mode with other symptons occuring but like the BC we have to try and be calm ...i know thats extremely hard.I also have had my gall bladder removed as i had stones.Keep in touch and you can always chat on here...it really does help.see another comment mentions the nurses on this site.They are excellant and talked me through problems a year ago.o chat to them...x   ... View more

Hi.I have been taking Tamoxifen since Nov.2013 and no weight gain so you may too be ok. Best wishes Jacqui ... View more

Hi Mand Well re your course i have signed up for the 6 weeks of 2 hrs per week mac millan course starts in May. I did enquire from the same lady about your course and she said she would enquire and phone details today. I find my hair is so course looking yet feels soft. Tiredness like yourself  .i pace myself each day ..plenty of rests ,but also doing most other things. Flushes occasionally .I do hope they will soon sort the flushes for you.I had the same experiences but back around Christmastime.They were awful at night and sleep impossible..some lasted an hour.I do sympathise. I am now waiting to see oncologist appt due any time...5 weeks since radiotherapy. Keep smiling Jacqui ... View more

Hi Beatrice Well we are it seems gradually returning to what we can only think normal life is...after our battering mentally and physically.I has not been easy in so many varying ways. Fortunately my skin has been fine. I do however like you have the odd flush...i am taking tamoxifen as i have osteoporosis so it is better suited for that. The tiredness too such a nuisance but again i have to pace myself Enjoying doing some hand sewing...patchwork that i started 20 yrs ago. The weather improving too and the spring flowers so lovely We must all chat on hear occasionally as it maybe that someone will need encouragement Jacqui ... View more

Hi Mands,It was good to see your message i have been thinking of you .Do hope the sores will soon heal.Do let us know about the workshop today and who organises them.I still have the tiredness and lethargy hope it soon goes.Waiting for oncology appt now,Jacqui xx ... View more

well done Gill.It is a long haul this journey.I am pleased to hear you now recovered from the tiredness and feel normal again. I finished Rads 16 days ago so still have the tiredness but you have made me realise that worn out feeling does pass eventually. Jacqui x ... View more

Hi Beverley So pleased you now have your life back.It must seem very strange your journey of treatment has been longer than mine and mine seems to have been long.I do hope you will be able to pick up where you/we left off before our nightmare time. Hope you will continue updating on here how life is going Jacqui x   ... View more

Well done.what a relief for you that the op is over.sleep well and relax now Jacqui ... View more

is this burning since you completed treatment?if so when did you stop.?wandering if i have this to come.i finished last Tuesday Jacqui ... View more

Pleased to hear that you now on last day of treatment.Have you been told to continue for the next few weeks with the daily moisturising etc. I felt odd when i left after my last session Hope all goes well for you Jacqui   ... View more

Hi Ladies,Just read all you comments re days left.Feeling a bit quilty as i finished today.now awaiting the red burning boob,Emotional upsets etc over the next 10 days.Was strange when i left my gown behind today and said bye to radiologists..all lovely people who you feel you know.Thinking of you all.Jacqui xx ... View more

well done.that is really good news.I can imagine your fears..now relax and think of your next stage.x ... View more

well done we all getting through this journey.i am now day 12 today i noticed tiredness worsr on day 9 but now nothing to speak of so hope yours too will soon pass.i too lucky with my skin. ... View more

My radiographer recommends to only use baby soap or simple soap as they do not contain any metals.Apparently it seems this may be likely in perfumed soaps.same as i quess bath products.certainly deodrants but i must say i have steered clear of using any deodrants while going through treatment.also recommended aqueous cream which can be used as a soap substitute.Hope this helps.Jacqui ... View more

I was told no deep massage but have no idea when we are normal!!! ... View more

Hi Lizzy Glad treatment going well.Mine going ok too.Day 9 tomorrow so more than half way point. Hope you have a good week Interested to know which part of the country you are as our area are planning to start a treatment bus too..very early stages yet Jacqui ... View more

Hi can you please tell me the link re when treatment is complete? Thanks Jacqui   ... View more

how are you mand?Hope the soreness is under control?me day 8 today.so half wayxxJacqui ... View more

I am day 8 today so still quite upbeat really.Have been warned the mood swings can now kick in...knowing thats normal should reassure us all just another blip .Good luck to all on this journey.xJacqui ... View more