Breast Cancer Now Forum

Thank you for responding. That was very reassuring to hear.  ... View more

It is necessary to use special shampoos that positively affect your health to restore your hair. When my hair was damaged, I used the olaplex duo, and for a good reason. Thanks to the complex of substances, I was able to restore the hair quickly enough. Also, in addition to special shampoos, your body must get enough vitamins. Suppose you do not have time for a proper diet. In that case, I recommend you take a complex of vitamins, which will positively affect your health in general. ... View more

CUDDLES         We all need 'em 🤗 xXx ... View more

Hi Lisa  Like yourself I have mets in lungs and bones (sternum, sacrum, hips, spine and ribs) I was diagnosed in Dec 2018 and have been on letrozole, palbociclib and denosumab from diagnosis. I had initial shrinkage by month 3 then stable scans since then (next results are imminent 🤞 ) its definitely a road none of us want to be on but it is manageable with adjustment and seeking/accepting help. (Aside from this forum I have sought help from Maggies and my local cancer support centre. They offer services other than traditional counselling - eg Complimentary therapies, practical advice on finances etc. I’ve also took a short course at my local hospice to help with coping tools for breathlessnesses, anxiety and stress. I was a bit sceptical but it really helped. The hospice isn’t just for terminal/palliative care. Hopefully you will get in to a routine with you specific treatment plan I.e how to best deal with any side effects you may personally have. The next step is how to deal with the mental aspect. Personally, when asked I say whilst the cancer isn’t curable it is treatable. Don’t get me wrong I do have moments of “why me” but I don’t beat myself up about it then move back to a glass half full outlook. I make far more of an effort to have plans - however small they may seem - lunch with friends, walk with family - than I did pre diagnosis!  sorry to ramble on a bit but hope this helps - and good luck 🤞   Diane x   ... View more

I've got same problem even though I'm well! All but 1 said no, that was Insure Cancer. They quoted £1000 for a wk in Maderia! Hol only costs £350! ... View more

Thanks for the information, I'm having herceptin next week so will ask about the vaccine.  Totally agree with you it's bad enough having cancer and now we have to deal with the virus as well, I'm totally fed up with it all. I'm terrified of having to go into hospital every 3 weeks for Herceptin it's the last place you want to be at the moment, wish they would let me do it myself as it's subcut just a 5min injection in the leg, I've asked but they won't let me, I know I could do it.  Thanks again for replying. Xxx   ... View more

Hi anniej as always thank you for your response things seem to have settled down over the weekend so think maybe I caught something (another minefied for us ladies!) di ps no need to plan shopping round the loos when you have an internet connection and a credit card! 👍 👗 👠 👛 👜 ... View more

Mermaid007,   Only my partner and me know, as if you didn't know you wouldn't know. Everyone says how great I look as I now work out daily, don't eat diary and don't drink alcohol.     ... View more

Hi MrsB You have picked the right place to have a rant and we are entitled to feel sorry for ourselves once in a while my hair went very thin on hormone treatment - I’ve been using Nioxin shampoo and conditioner for 4 months now and now have some baby hair coming through and my hairdresser confirmed she can see it going thicker. I know it wont ever be how it was but it feels like a little victory (and we all need those) Might be worth a try but you need to stick with it  Di x ... View more

Hi anniej many thanks for the response. I think pain relief is my next step. Have been reluctant up to this point as have wanted to be in a position of knowing when something new or different appears in my body. Am worried that they may mask something that I need to be aware of. think I may have been a bit naive with that train of thought and now sleep seems more important.   So ‘sod it’ I’m having the pain relief tonight!   👍   di x ... View more

Hi Lyndyloo that's interesting, your Vinorelbine regime was different to mine, I'm doing the oral but only taking tablets on Day 1 and 8 then week off. I've found it really hard going. I feel poisoned, hung over, have nausea although the drugs are good, I'm taking them permanently!! Also it feels as though it is stripping my intestines and I spend most of the cycle eating bananas, custard and white bread..hmmm...perhaps I'm just whining!   Thank you to all for liking my new puppy, she is very sweet xx ... View more