Breast Cancer Now Forum

Have been taking Tamoxifen since 2014.  The hot flushes have been very difficult to accept,  I have put weight on and have been suffering with very painful feet for the past few months.  Getting very depressed with all this, I decided to join the gym, also swimming.  From reading the posts here I can see now that these are definitely side effects from the drug, I wasn't sure about the painful feet.  I can honestly say that joining the gym about 4 weeks ago has been the best thing for me both mentally and physically and would recommend to anyone.  I still get hot flushes but not as often, I feel I am doing something to combat the weight gain,  I am ignoring the feet! but the best thing of all is it is helping me sleep better and I have more energy.  I no longer feel low and my moods have become lighter.  I am also drinking lots more water as recommended at the gym.  Yep. definitely a good decision. ... View more

Just wandered on to this thread and have had the best laugh in weeks. Its all true and very familiar. This thread has really cheered me up. ... View more

Hi Athens How are you doing after your first treatment?  I had my first chemo on 12th June too and have been surprised how well I have felt and coped.  My hair is just starting to shed a little today but that was expected.  I am having 3 FEC and 3 of something else (side effect - can't think straight!)  Anyway hope you have been ok too. Pen ... View more

HI Im on day 10 after first FEC and apart from feeling tired and a little naseous for a few days, am now feeling quite normal.  I was worrying in case the damn stuff wasnt working but obviously for some lucky people the side effects can be minimal.  I know its early days but the staff at the hospital said I probably wouldnt feel much worse.  Im keeping my fingers crossed. Ta ra for now ... View more

Sounds like you have been through  a lot already.  Definitely agree its an emotional rollercoaster.  However, I think mostly I have got my head round things now, looking forward to starting chemo (did I ever think I would say that!), surgery and radiotherapy at the end of the year and hopefully get back to some sort of normality in 2015.  I hope your results are good.  I will keep in touch with how my chemo is going.  Let me know if and when you start yours.  Good Luck. ... View more