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delfinn · ‎16-07-2015

Hi there, so glad I saw this link. I am 7 months since FEC-T. I am in so much pain in my shoulder, as you girls I cant fasten my bra or raise arm above my head, in fact I was trying to put a duvet cover on and tried shaking it on, forgetting about my shoulder, I nearly passed out, the pain was so bad. I am doing exersizes to get it going again. I think I caused the problem when I had docataxel my joints hurt so much, when I was getting in and out of the chair or going up stairs I used my arms alot, I literally pulled myself around. I just want to be me again, I look at people running or dancing and feel so envious, how long does it take to feel normal again. Some one recommended swimming, what do you think. Hope you are all well. DONNA

delfinn · ‎08-02-2015

Hi there thank you for posting your experience. I had a breast cancer linked to HRT, had a lumpectomy, chemo and just finishing radiotherapy and about to start hormone therapy. This part is the most frightening for me, i am scared of notfeeling like a woman again, if HRT ect caused cancer then surely as we stopped taking them we stand the same chance as anyone else. I am seriously considering not taking them asthe side effects are or can be debilitating. I am looking into being able to take phytooestrogens from plants. There is no definite answer to this hormone therapy they are offering us i think we are guinea pigs, i'm so confused about this. I hope you are ok and as with you I feel it's important to have a healthy sex life. I am worried that my husband will give up on me, there must be something out there men can get viagraif I find one for women will let youknow.

delfinn · ‎11-01-2015

Hi there all September Sunbeams, I started chemo 2nd Sept had last one 22nd Dec, 3x FEC 3X T. I have had a crap time as first FEC wiped me out was in hospital with neutraphils at 0.09, thay had given me too high a dose, since then never picked up. Even though my dose was reducd for next 2 FEC's Last T, Docataxol white cells just under border line low but still had it done (was hoping they would let me have an extra week to get blood cells up). I am on day 19 and i feel so weak, i can;t seem to pick up energy, my legs are like lead weights just climbing the stairs is an effort. Is this normal? When I went to get measured up for radiotherapy the nurse said it was due to an accumulation of chemo. I also want to say thanks to all who have posted on this site and thread as there have been times when I have been so scared and low that you have helped me so much. Thank you and good luck to all you brave and wonderful ladies. XXXX

delfinn · ‎23-09-2014

My first chemo was 4th September I tried the cold cap, I dealt with it really well. But sorry to say, all it left me with for 14 days was a horrible migraine, my head felt like the cap was still on my head. Today, day 19 all my hair has fallen out, so it didn' work for me. My nurse advised me that it is very rare to be successful when having FEC. I hope it works for you and give it a try, but ask your oncologist and nurse as to what they have to say. I had my hair cut shorter because when it falls out its not to much of a shock. I am going to see the girls at HAIRBREAST FRIENDS in Hull where they have wigs that have been donated, to try some out, winter is coming and hats are to be this years must have fashion assessory so off to Prospect Centre to this fab hat stall to get stocked up. Good luck with everything.

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