Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi ladies I seem to have days when I feel depressed and despondent but I have high days too, the good days are when I just don't give my bc a thought and focus on anything else but. My bad days are dark and I cry at the slightest thing, has any one noticed that on bad days every other word in the media is 'cancer'...even the word makes me feel worse on down days. Hair is getting very dry and have some sore/itchy spots on my scalp, is this goodbye to my already severely shortened barnet? Well that's okay with me cos that means the chemo is getting stuck in and can take my bc away too! Think POSITIVE girls !!! Hugs n Xs ... View more

Hi everyone! So, day 9/10...I have been trying to concentrate on work as a way of managing se ..Been massively tired sleeping 7 to 7. PICC ok but seem to be allergic to lots of dressings. Sickness mostly mornings fortunately. Bit of a temp and sore throat all yesterday and last night so on suggested diflam which has certainly helped with throat and temp back to normal. Hair a little ropey but hanging on in there! Hope you ladies are all coping hugs n X's to all! ... View more

Hi Ladies! Well been a rough couple of days, sicky feeling peaked yesterday - discovered smokey bacon crisps, ryvita and cream crackers today and munched like a pig! Actually started to feel a bit normal this afternoon, didn't go into work, boss okayed me to work from home which was very helpful. I AM SO PARANOID about infections!! I dare not even go into a shop, I am staying with my son as I have three dogs and am worried sick I will catch something so it is geting very depressing being away from home :((  Constipation seems to be next battle,, trying to drink plenty, eating fruit, syrup of figs but no go since Thursday and starting to feel it, sorry to be so graphic but I am sure many of us has suffered - any tips? How is everyone? Very quite in here again, I hope nobody is suffering too much Hugs n Xs for all ... View more

Due back at work tomorrow...dreading it as can be quite chaotic! Feeling a bit more normal today but everything tastes horrible, only day 4 so a way to go yet! So paranoid about infections my.poor grandson is desperate for a cuddle with his nanny but he is coughing like a good un so being very wary 😞 hugs n X's to all ... View more

Hi ladies well that was am awful night felt like I was between a truck and a wall not much sleep. Taking codeine all day pain easier now. BCN says it's the steroids wearing off chemo kicking in and the neulasta. How are you girls? I am seeing it is hard to keep up on here on the bad days. Hugs and Xs for all ... View more

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Hi ladies How is everyone today? Very quiet on here hope you ladies are doing okay. Had my neuralgia today now feel like I have been beaten up! Anyone else had similar side effects? Hugs and X's for all ... View more

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Hi ladies. Wend I opted for Home treatment as my partners company pays for private health care for us both...only difference is having chemo at home everything else the same Torbay hospital and Derriford for everything else. Hope your sore mouth eases soon...Finally how you doing I hope you are keeping a close eye on that temperature. Wishing all a speedy recovery. Hugs n Xs ... View more

Hi ladies! How is everyone today? Hope your achy bones are improving Fiona, continuing to improve hopefully Laurelle. 1st FEC at 10 this morning no problem so far but starting to feel very sleepy and slightly 'muffled' head. Missed you today Wend hope you are feeling ok...keep hanging on in there everyone! Hugs n Xs ... View more

Hi Fiona Wend and Laurelle glad to hear things are easing a bit for you ladies. Thanks for the good wishes hopefully I will be in touch tomorrow to let you know how it goes...After the false alarm last week I am more scared than ever! You girls are truly an inspiration to me though and keep me positive Hugs n Xs ... View more

Hi Wend Hi Fiona how you doing? Feeling any better? Hopefully you are at your peak of worst now (if that makes sense). I didn't speak to the nurse but am seeing her tomorrow for bloods so will report it then...I know what you mean about just asking but...well no buts really I will ask tomorrow and I will keep on doing so if I need to. Not so uncomfortable today so maybe the catheter just moved a bit oddly enough it went off after I had eaten an ice cream..probably just coincidence though. Hugs and hopes for a better day for y'all tomorrow nite ladies xx ... View more

Hi Ladies Hope everyone is feeling ok??  Cold all gone, chemo rescheduled for Thursday. Just a query about PICCs- I have had not real problems with mine to date but yesterday I started getting a feeling in my chest which I can only liken to having swallowed a sharp ice cube, The area around my sternum feels really cold (inside not out) and I have a niggly,slightly sharp pain, has anyone else experienced this, don't know whether I should speak to oncology dept? ... View more

Hi Fiona how's you little lad? X's and hugs for a speedy recovery.. kids always get over these things quicker than us ... View more

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Hi Fiona an good morning all. PICK is fine just a bit awkward and have to be a little careful dressing and undressing. The worse thing for me is I am a little allergic to the dressing but taking antihistamines to counter that. Can't feel anything really so don't worry x ... View more

Evening all. You girls seem to have had a tough couple of days but hopefully perking up a bit now...glad those antibiotics are doing their stuff Ria. Cold not at all bad thanks Wend feeling a bit of a fraud for not being able to go ahead with chemo just for a sniffle but better safe than sorry I suppose. My lump is starting to hurt but not sure if it's because I am due on my period. It's getting bigger, a work colleague mentioned I look a bit lob sided today which is a bit worrying. Good to hear some of the side effects are wearing off Fiona. Big hugs for all (()) ... View more

Hang on on there Ria..well done for seeing the positives! ... View more

Chemo cancelled due to this damn cold! Told me to call on Monday...So hacked off as psyched myself up had a good cry etc now have to wait again 😞 ... View more