Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi Petal I had my drain out a few weeks ago and I thought it was sore. The surgeon said some women loose all feeling under the arm but obviously you still have feeling there. I think it's normal for some women to feel pain and discomfort up to 6 weeks after surgery. I still feel some pain and discomfort, I had surgery on 23rd April. xx ... View more

Jules I had the seroma drained three times. It was done every three/four days, that's all I could take it was very sore. Last drain was on Friday and it seems to be ok I think that's probably it now. I have some cording so trying to gently exercise. How much fluid is coming from seroma? The first one I had drained was 100ml then 80ml and 70ml last time. Hopefully it will settle soon. x ... View more

Hi everyone I haven't posted on here for a while. I have just had more surgery, node clearance. I had lumpectomy in November with node biopsy. Surgeon decided to go ahead with chemo then do node clearance later. So I am starting radiotherapy next week - 15 sessions. Had some swelling after node clearance, drained three times, hope it settles. Arm a big sore and feels very sensitive, have been assured that's normal and will ease off with time. Not sure when I'll start tamoxifen? ... View more

Hi JAE hope you are starting to feel a bit better. A few of us here have been neutropenic including myself I also had a hospital stay. You will feel a lot better after the antibiotics. Take care xx ... View more

Joanne i was the same your not a wuss it's not easy and some people are just more sensitive to the drugs than others my dose was adjusted second time round it wasn't as bad, they also gave me some anti anxiety medication as I like you said no more, couldn't handle it. They helped me so just ask xxx ... View more

Had #2 AC chemo yesterday they reduced the dose and added in more anti sickness medication thankfully (touch wood) I am feeling lot better than the last one. Roll on April be glad when chemo finishes. x ... View more

Hi SJB when I had my scan I had some enlarged lymph nodes also they will be monitoring closely. It is a horrible blow but like you my organs look clear so focusing on that. One day at a time, stay positive. xx ... View more

I think I am a total baby my body is not liking this chemo. First two days in hospital with sickness now day 7 post chemo in again with low white cell count. Spoke to doctor this morning told him this just can't keep happening as I've got three kids to take care of. Hoping next session will be adjusted so I can just get on with life ... Finding it all really frustrating as so many here are getting along ok. I am on something called AC which they want to do every two wks, just don't think I'll be able to! Sorry for sounding negative. ... View more

Well done Bellablue1 ... View more

Good luck tomorrow SJB x ... View more

That sounds like a really good idea, though clueless as to how you do it!! ... View more

Shouldn't have spoken too soon felt fine after 1st chemo then in the evening the sickness was awful had to go to hospital been here for a few nights. Feel whole lot better now will have stronger drugs for the sickness next time. Gosh it's such a roller coaster ride. ... View more

One done seven more to go! It was fine had it through a canular! I feel a little "spacey" like I've had a few drinks too many. I have lots of anti sickness medication to take, which they said to take regularly to stop it before it happens, also some steroids and an injection which I have to do tomorrow in my stomach (raises white blood cells) ready for the next one which is unfortunatley on the 24th December. 😩 . Good luck to everyone starting it's not too bad. ... View more

Hi Petal good luck with the oncologist tomorrow things do change I thought my surgery part was finished after lumpectomy but that changed, need to have more after chemotherapy. So don't worry it does happen. I am in at 1.30 for my first chemo session a but nervous but know I have to do it so trying to be positive. Hi SJB I had a look around on Tuesday where I would be having treatment, i thought it was a bit somber, they had curtains you could pull across if you wanted privacy I am going to have first session today intend to bring a book but sure I won't read I'll be looking around wondering what's happening to other people!! They said the chem only takes 15/20 minutes to go through the rest of the time is preparation. Good luck. ... View more

Well done Setareh nice to have your friend cook a meal for you. I am having my first chemo session tomorrow I hope it will be ok. Big help having support here. Good luck to everyone xx ... View more

Hi Jessica I am receiving chemo at the LOC also my first chemo will be on the 12 December. I also had IDC Grade 2. I am having 8 lots of chemo 4 AC and 4 TEX? (not sure on spelling) then more surgery (lymph node removal) and radiation oh and 10 years Tamoxifen as cancer was very ES+. How are you getting on with your sessions there? I also felt the pods were very isolated, quite hostile, anyway booked now so just have to get on with it. ... View more

Diagnosed mid November IDC grade 2 in right breast and a radical scar in left breast (benign) had lumpectomy and SNB biopsy at the end of November it had spread to lymph nodes. Do doing chemo first which starts on Thursday. Then surgery to remove lymph nodes, radiation and hormone treatment for 10 years! I am 44 with 3 children. ... View more

I am in West Hampstead! How far along are you with your treatment? ... View more