Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi Wendy Thanks for getting back in touch again. Sorry to hear that you've been through so much.  I love your mantra and completing your bucket list sooner rather than putting it off is one lesson breast Cancer has taught us all. I am so pleased that you are proving your consultant wrong and I am keeping everything crossed for good news on your next scan. Do keep in touch and to see you for our next meet. Big hugs and good wishes. Love  Clare ... View more

Good luck for Friday Gill.  Love Claron ... View more

Great news hbunny. So happy for you. If you private message Gill she will add you to the WhatsApp group. Let her know your mobile and all the details are there.  ... View more

Hi hbunny. So sorry to hear that you have to experience worry again. I am keeping everything crossed for you and holding all the positivity for you. Good luck and hope all results are negative Love and big hug Clare ... View more

Hi Julie Touch the person's name you want to send message to and it should take you to send private message.( That 's on mobile phone) Clare ... View more

Hi Gill Sorry to hear you had the horrible virus like me. I can definitely emphasize. It takes you a while to get back to par too. Had to cut back My training by half once I could recommence. Hoping to be back to A1 by next week 😉 Take care Clare ... View more

Hi Cath. My marathon is on 28th April. I don't mind where we meet. London is even closer for me but I'll go with the majority Clare ... View more

Hi Cath. Bristol is just over 100mi from London. It takes between 1 1/2hrs to 2 hrs by train . And maybe 1 1/2hrs by car. Hope you are keeping well. I had this horrible virus cough and sinusitis (my weakness) but well now. Stayed indoors for 11days so my training for The London marathon is behind Take care ladies Clare ... View more

Good morning ladies. Exciting timed. We could also set up a WhatsApp group as that's even easier to access on the go. Clare ... View more

Merry Christmas to everyone. Have a lovely festive time 💖 Love to all Clare ... View more

Ow Cath. Love weddings. Enjoy the moment. Good luck and congratulations to your son and family Love Clare ... View more

Hi all. Just thought I would pop online to say. All well. Busy dog walking running and playing steelpan but all fun. My motto at present is to enjoy life to the fullest. Flossie I have experienced life change because of dog ownership. It definitely helps to keep you busy. Take care all and don't stress over Christmas Love Clare ... View more

Hi Sylvie glad to see you starting exercising. B4 you know it you'll be feeing fitter. Just take it slow and alwsys listen to your body. Sorry about your wispy hair Gill and Sylvie. Have you thought about using wigs? There are lovely natural looking ones available. BTW Hairdresser always told me that exercising makes your hair grow. Maybe she is right?? Maybe not evidenced based. Well all my love Clare ... View more

Hi Cath and Gill. Good morning and what a lovely morning it is!! I am in the park enjoying the weather with 2 dogs. What a positive difference cancer makes to my life. ##Enjoylife##. Take care Love Clare ... View more

Hi Gill. I am fine. Busy training to maintain my running and health. Berlin Marathon when ok. Completed in 5hrs 52mins. I was aiming for 5hrs. I have been so lucky to be picked out of the ballot for the London Marathon . So happy. I had a Dexa scan in Sept which was normal so the letrozole isn't affecting my bones. Good news. Hello Cath great to know you are in good hands with the hospital Take care Love Clare ... View more

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Hi JM. Yes you can have it on the NHS if you want that b4 chemo it improves your chances of successful surgery because chemo can affect your blood vessels. The surgeon might like to sway you but try and make your case to them. Make them listen. How old are you? Because I felt that that affects their response. I was 59. The next option would be to go to your GP and ask her to refer you for a 2nd opinion. I hear that the Royal Marsden Hospital is very good and it's a specialist hosp. My hairdresser had a successful diep op there after her her chemo. Mine was unsuccessful at a different hosp. due to clotting problems and I had treatment first as I thought I was going to have radiotherapy (which I didn't). Radiotherapy can affect the new tissue. It is really hard when you are trying to get your head around the fact that you have breast cancer. Good luck and keep in touch. Try the American website also for advice as it is a bigger group Clare ... View more

Karen sorry your appt was disappointing. Personally I was never happy with my oncologist and I always came away from them feeling low so I asked to be referred back to my GP. I only see the breast surgeon and the plastic surgeon. Gill is right about emailing your consultant for clarification. Hope your next appt is more positive. Love Clare ... View more

BTW the Carnival went well. If you Google it you might see me on the truck. The W.I with twists curls Clare ... View more

Great to see that positive friendships was made from such a negative disease. You all look so happy lovewine. Yes Gill can't wait to meet. the July 14 ladies. Cath. Sometimes it takes time for news to sink in. Both good and bad. Love to all x x Clare ... View more