Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi geordiedevon From your description, It sounds very much like you have a trapped nerve - certainly something is "irritating" the nerve, and likely mechanical meaning muscular, boney,  or knotting or constriction, which would ideally benefit from some stretching and manipulation. Either by a physio (which your Breast Care Nurse will be able to arrange for you. Failing that, either go see a private physio OR a recommended osteopath, as they concentrate on direct manipulation of the soft tissues, muscles and joints, and manual stretching. Again it could be classed as cording, where the now "redundant" lymph vessels can shrink and tighten. Hi again Lou - Yeh I agree with aftermath. It's a bu**er. Likes to keep us reminded, for a while anyway. It WILL begin to migrate from the front of your daily thinking and mind, to a more remote part, and no longer a waking daily thought. Took me up to my 5th annual check up and being signed off from any further ones, to stop worrying or thinking about it coming back, and about secondaries. Rarely think about it now, except if I stand topless in fron t of a mirror that is. But I don't that. I DO keep vigilant about any changes, new complaints, differences etc. and get anything checked out immediately. GP's also tend to be more attentive and vigilant too, when have a history of BC. But rather than wasting mental energy and mental stamina in worrying and constantly thinking "What If"s, which actually stops and prevents you from moving on from BC,  I find it faaar better, more productive and, to think "What if it NOT"s. I'm GOING TO book that holiday, not wait and see, I'm going to change my job, I'm going to go back to college and retrain in something I enjoy more or always wanted to do, gonna get that degree, move to live near the sea etc., etc. J.F.D.I. - Just  Ffflippin (polite F word!!) Do  It, I say girls  😋 , cos L.T.F.S. - Life's  Too  Ffflippin  Short  NOW, after what we've all been through with Ffflippin BC, hey?!!  Lots of love to everybody, DoolallierByTheDayDelly  😊       x ❤️ x ❤️ x ❤️ x ... View more

 Hi again, Girlies, Gelbel - Yeh, I'm still doing very well thanks. I must apologise, I'm very out of touch with how you're all doing. I so hope you're on the UP now, Gel?!! Hi Titchy  -  So DID you find the chemo cumulative in effect?? I've read and heard many reports that it often does. How are you now, Titch, and how has it affected you??  I always consider myself to have been sooo lucky not to have needed chemo, just the double filleting bit! So I can only sympathise, as opposed to empathise, again from what I hear, read and SEE with women going through it. It's such a looong SLOG for you, isn't it. I "loved" your connecting to me through Daffodils/DellyDaffs/Daffydells/DaffAdele's. That's such a lovely thing to say - THANK YOU for it, Darlin girl. I hope everyone else is doing okay, are you???? Yes thanks, got my B/Band sorted. The week after I'd changed my number though, I had another ffflippin "nuisance" call!!!  I'd even started to wonder, if there was a rogue employee in my service provider's company, who was using customer contact no's for their own unscrupulous ill gains or profit! So more chats and asking of advice etc.. Apparently, these people have machines that dial up numbers at random, so that made me feel a little better, or less paranoid. Yes, then I had one last week, purporting to be Amazon, and mentioning something about £395 from my account. Fume, fume. I've been advised to get a "BT Guardian handset" and sign up for their service, in order to be able to properly screen UNwanted calls. Seems the only solution on offer, so i need to look into that. Has anyone else got one, or the service?? I recently bought a pair of fingerless support gloves, that are dotted with silicon pimples. Kept dropping things with my hand disability, and shouting and screeeaming" with frustration. Can now grip better, and give an overall comfort to my hands - YEY! So I'll be okay to pop the corks at our next celebration party. You come up with the "reason" - and I shall start "popping"! Corks that is, not my "lid" or temper!  😉   D’ya know what’s been sooo ironical for me, about this Co-vid bizz?  Since I surfaced out of my 9 months bedroom/Bedland or BEDLAM living;-) 2 weeks before Xmas, I have made quite a few new FRIENDS. Just from my daily round the corner park walks, feeding the lake birds and chatting with people, albeit at a distance. Kept seeing the same people, some of whom would ordinarily have been out at work. Plus, I feel it's helped me feel more settled, after living here over 7 yrs. They do say, there's often something good that comes out of bad, don't they. So I am NOT complaining – It’s GRRREAT, in fact. And Thank goodness for me persisting with “natural” meds, I say. I finally got into my car too, after not being able to for months - it being "keyless". All it needed was a pair of pliers to get a better purchase on the end of the metal emergency key-blade, and it made a glorious sounding “CLICK”. Yaa-Hoo!!! So I could then get it MOT'd, serviced, and taxed. I can now get down to Hereford to visit my one legged Uncle, who's recently had a stroke and is now bedridden. One report from one family member who'd visited, said he was on his last "leg" (singular intended!), so it's imperative really. He's one of my best buds, share the same birthday, interests, characteristics, even certain irritating habits!!  I usually stay at his when I visit, but fortunately his son's moved in now, to be on hand. It's a bit too far for me to go down and up in a day (6-7 hrs driving) and from my checks on local hotels, they are currently only open to business folk. A friend suggested I tell a porky and say I'm attending a funeral, as they are making allowances for such. Anyway, my head's still working around what to do. Perhaps if I mentioned he's seriously ill, and may not have much longer. But I definitely need to get down there this week.   Sadly there's been a loss too, but again with a positive despite of it. Last Tuesday, I attended a lovely lovely funeral service, for a lovely, lovely man. 96! Stole my heart in the first few minutes of my meeting him, 7 yrs ago. His grandson ran a pub in a lovely little village out of town, and I took to walking the pleasant half hour along the canal to it, a couple of times a month. Got to know grandad, grandson, daughter and her husband, who took me to their bosoms. I felt like I had some family back!  Plus got to know some of the regular locals or colour! Lost touch with them all with my prolonged downer periods with this Bipolar bu**er, and also grandson then left the pub. Didn't have any phone no's for any of them, so lost touch. Again, ironically, through a recent “chance” meeting on a walk, I have RE-connected with them and hence me attending the funeral. Positives from dire and sad loss circumstances??!! Can’t help but feel perhaps something’s taking a more positive “turn” for me in the universe? Certainly helps that my head-state is sooo much better, have enthusiasm for life back.  Just nipping to S'burys for some plant pots. Am growing Sunflowers from seeds. Noticed I've a pm from one of you, but shall check who when |I get back. S'all for now. Heartfelt love to you ALLLLL, Dellycious xxXXxx ... View more

Hi Girlies I had this Peonyrose "update" email from her son, Freddy, today, so thought I'd post it in to you all. "I" have posted to you all, afterwards. "  April update. I just wanted to let everyone know of mum’s recent news and few months since I last posted. It hasn’t been at all easy adjusting to the diagnosis and the unwelcome changes that it has brought into our lives. A few weeks ago we learned that mum has the BRCA2 cancer gene after testing positive. There is a history now emerging of breast cancer on her mothers side and the implications are that other family members may also have the gene ( 50/50) and be predisposed to developing breast, prostrate, cervical, pancreas or melanoma. This has brought some better understanding as part of the shock initially was that mum is such a healthy and conscientious person, although cancer can and does happen to anyone.This made more sense to her and as a result there are more treatment options available further down the line for BRCA. In January and February mum’s cancer markers were high and on the increase which caused her much anxiety but last week when we saw her Oncologist the markers were falling quite dramatically which now indicates that all her medications are working and hopefully towards putting the cancer tumours into remission. Also her blood tests show that everything is within range and she’s able to continue with this course of action.The recent CT scan also showed no new growths although we are waiting on the radiologists report to confirm and will also have an idea of how much they have shrunk. All in all last week was the first good week in months, I don’t think we could have taken onboard any more negative and scary outcomes. The road ahead is a long one but the recent news has brought us so much hope and has lightened up a very dark period of time. Once again, we can’t thank you all enough for how much love, prayers,kindness, generosity and care you have shown us in so many ways. To not feel alone and so powerless with all your support is everything. I hope you are all doing well and life is good despite the inevitable challenges. Freddy xx "    ... View more

Ooo Ahh Eeee Flllip, My Ohhh Sooo Darlin Girlies My apologies, but have had TOTALLY frustrating MAJOR B/Band probs, following having to change my Landline No. THAT being due to a massive number of "nuisance" calls. I'm 'X' Directory, so where DID they get my HOME/Landline No. from?? HEY??? During my Peonyrose/Alice communications, I did something I'd resisted doing. That was to subscribe to Facebook. I am NOW trying to UNsubscribe, because I strongly feel all my NUISANCE calls and B/Band probs are because of!!! I may be totally OUT to think such, but it's sooo weird that my nuisance HOME calls started at the same time???  ANY HOOO. I AM SOOOO very sorry for my absence. I have some major catching up to do. Haven't YET done so, so please forgive me. Felt it more important to come on and give my APOLS!! Find out if you've been BEHAVING yourselves??? Mmmmm, YEH! So give me a while to catch up will yers. One of you has sent me a personal email - haven't yet looked! Oooooo, intriguing. I Dearly LOVE you all, you know? It ISN'T really a question. More a statement!!! Delly aka Dellyveroo/Dellycious/Dellycate !!!  Ha Ha and flip  xxxxxxxxx     ... View more

Sorry Gelbel  -  My post clashed with your previous. WHERE on earth is all that moisture going that your boobs are slurrrping up??!! Despite being an oil, the Bio Oil is so fine, it does sink in. However, I also used (and still use) Vaseline Intensive Care Aloe Vera (whoever SHE is!! Why didn't someone come up with Aloe Hilda - as in Ogden from Corrie!!!) lotion on my boobs - sinks in really nicely, as oppo some oils tending to remain on the surface of your skin. so it doesn't transfer to night bedwear/clothing or, in your case, to your bedding, as you don't tend to wear night clothes. But still does a great job of moisturising.   Dellywelly   xx 💓 xx ... View more

Hey Titchy  -  Glad things are moving forwards with you quicker than you thought, Because guess it's less time for you to "think" about it beforehand, hey?  So what does ECT mean??  Did you tell me a while back you were on your ownio with all this you've been having to go through?  Ref "shielding" - perhaps you'll be offered the vaccine sooner, given your circumstances. If you aren't "offered" it, perhaps you could request it earlier, again given your circs, Titch??  "RAW" sirloin?? Naa I still prefer it COOKED, thanks darlin', preferably medium to well, and I like it with a black pepper and sour cream sauce pleeease!!  😆   I'll provide a bottle of red to go with - red because it's more like BLOOD, of course  😉 (am making a slurpy sucking noise)!!!  😋 Hi GellyBelly  -  Yeh, I used "Bio Oil" too. It's good stuff. I perhaps shouldn't say this, but I discovered Poundland do an equivalent oil called "DERMA-V10 Rescue Oil", with exactly the same ingredients but at a fraction of the cost, just minus the somewhat "overly strong" perfume element of the Bio Oil (which will make your eyes STING if you happen to rub your fingers near!). A mix of almond, peach and Evening Primrose oils and a couple of others ingredients. And NO, I don't have shares in it - unfortunately!!  😏 I'm reeeally glad to hear you're being well taken care of by your fellow Chemo girls, Gel. Yeh, like you, I've just had notice to get my vaccine jab. I can't have it in either of my arms, with them BOTH being immuno-compromised from my having had full ANC's, soo don't know where they'll be sticking it??!  😏   I just hope I'll be able to sit down afterwards  🙄  Ref your ANC arm, Gel - watch that the restricted movement isn't down to "cording". It doesn't always develop straight away, can develop a while after. So if your movement carries on being restricted, tell your BCN so she'll refer you for those physio s-t-r-e-t-c-h-i-n-g exercises (ouchy), to keep it in check, Gelbel. Blimey - it's got to Thursday again! Know what you mean Bookish!! Amy  -  I hope everything's going okay with you?? and that those Chemo girls are looking after YOU too?? Lots of love to you ALL,  Delly-ding-bloomin-DONG  x 💖 xX 💞 Xx 💖 x         ... View more

Hi bookish, I enjoyed reading your booby and self update. Sorry you're having some "teething" problems. Afraid I can't come up with a boob based equivalent to "teething", but I'm really glad things are settling down with and for you otherwise. You'll all be pleased to hear, there was no moon here last night, so my ears fangs and extra hairy body disappeared again. I am returned back to my normal but DoolallyDelly self. Only trouble was, the transformation back happened when I was howling on top of the hill in the park, leaving me totally naked and it was a very ccccccold fffffrosty nnnnnnight (<me uncontrollably shivering) last night. Luckily it was dark for my speedy "streak" back home, so nobody saw my scrawny white bod glowing in the dark. If I'd had nipples, I'm pretty sure they have dropped off from the freezing temperature. I have to say tho', I'm reeeally missing that extra furry coat - it kept me very snuggly warm.  Gel, Amy, PeonyRose Alice, and Titchy - Hope you're all okay and managing to cope all right with your various treatments.  Lots of love to you ALL,  Doolally  xx 💓 X ❤️ X 💓 xx ... View more

Hi again Titch Titchy "Chores"?? Naaa. "Chores" to me, tends to denote something "unpleasant"! A major difference with my more positive head-state this time, is that I'm getting stuck in, without any forcing, and am actually "enjoying" some productivity. And especially the "results" of. So it's a "biggie" for me. Feel I've got some of my ole MOJO back. Whereas with previous occasional "Ups" (and can often be short lived), I would just "escape" from what needed doing. Still no motivation or desire to do "stuff", and of course it was still ALL THERE to come back to. I'd just grown to "live" with it. So is why I keep referring to them as Titchy "tasks" or "jobs", because I'm not YET(?!) finding ANY of it or them "unpleasant". I just want/hope like mad, to be able to maintain it. Has been 2 1/2 months so far. But, in the meantime, I have to keep or steer myself away from ANY upsets or ANYthing negative. Hey girl, you don't have to justify having a cleaner to me! If I "secretly" told you (but am "publicly" admitting my slovenliness on the Forum! 🙄 ), when I moved here, 7 1/2yrs ago, that I "treated"(?) myself to a new expensive German vacuum cleaner, and I've only used it 4 times!!! - Yes so few that I can remember!!! There's only been my bedroom that's been UNcluttered enough to swing a hoover or cat, so that's ONE excuse! This thing weighs a ton. I struggle to manoeuvre it on the flat, never mind lugging it upstairs - more good excuses. The sad thing was, "cordless" hoovers then came in, big time, and I'd have much preferred one of those.    Titchy - Life's too fllippin short, whether it's BC, Bipolar, or whatever. Soo Good For You, I say, and especially with your looming chemo treatments, and not yet knowing how they may affect you physically.  I had to laugh at your daughter's remark, "Are you a Tory"? What on earth does a person's political preference have to do with hiring a cleaner?! Ha ha ha, that's quite comical. What ARE they teaching kids at school these days?? I've obviously reached the "Grumpy Old Women" age, as I'm coming out with such a statement!!! Oh, and guess what? In my local shoppie last night, I got chatting with a guy I know. Only turns out his cat's recently had kittens, and he's looking for loving, caring homes for them to go to. Arrrrghhh - I had to hold up my fingers in a cross against him, like in the vampire films!!!  ✝️   😞 Soo, Onco appointment for you, Wednesday hey? Not really something for you to look forward to, is it. Can't you request for them to mix it with whatever your favourite tipple is, be that intravenously, or better still, EXTRAvenously - i.e. by mouth, with ice and lemon!!! Please let us know how you go on, Titchy.   What area of Wales did you say you lived, in the North?  Gel and Amy -  Don't know how you're doing with your treatments. Might just go have a looksie on the chemo thread, as you keep going AWOL and skiving off from this thread. You listenin you two?  I'll give you lines and "chores" if you keep doing it!! Bookish - How are you doing? Everything still okay with your new "girls", as you call them? Have you had your "professional" bra fitting yet? PeonyRose Alice - I sooo VERY hope you are okay??? I watched the Moon-RISE tonight, with a group of strangers on top of the hill, in that lovely little local park of mine. WOW - it was GINORMOUS!!! However, since then, I've been experiencing . . . uh oh - lengthening nails, . . . ah ahh, extra hair growth, and oh nooo - my teeth have gone very . . . fang-like. Think I may be turning into a . . . . Ahooooooo << Howling noise - A "Weird"- Wolf! Yes, VERY "Weird" !  😝   Words such as Lunacy and Lunatic also come to mind!!! Loads of LOVE to you ALL,   Delly-the-"Weird"-Wolf.  Ahoooooo  🐶   😆    xx ❤️ X ❤️ X ❤️ xx       ... View more

Yes Girls, I know - I'm all "hot air and flatulence"!!! And, YES, of course, I'm also incredibly passionate about people! Wouldn't be on here if I weren't. But will somebody go find me a cat please? It'll soooothe me. Actually, when out in the park the other night, I found myself "volunteering" to doggy sit??? Me Doggy sit?? I'm primarily a cat woman/person, but I love ALL animals (even rescued a SLUG the other day?!!), so I DO like dogs, tho' prefer other people's. Don't ever "want" one. However . . . . this little creature that came running up to me, so totally STOLE my heart  💓   💞   💘   Is an 8 month year old Lhasa Apso puppy, still with puppy hair. And guess what???  Only has ONE EYE!!! 😍   💓   💕  Awwww, WHAT!!! I'd never even met his owner, Nicky, and her son Harry before, but she's telling me once son Harry goes back to school soon, she doesn't know what she's going to do then. Can't yet leave him until he's fully grown and can then be left on his own. He's a rescue dog and still rather dependent, needy and still needing training. Before I've had time to run away, say or even "think" Alan Davies and the Dog Rescuers, I'm offering doggy sitting services to this gorgeous little creature, and even giving her my phone number to put in her phone!!!  Corrrr Lummie, Delly? That thing in my chest starts talking instead of my head. Certainly seems to be getting me into some trouble at the mo', though.  💔 What a fabulous day. Been inside Titchy jobbing or house bashing this morning, so am going to take myself outside to do some Titchy gardening jobs, whilst it's so beeeautiful. Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying this lovely sunshine whilst it lasts  🌞 🌻 😎   😅 Lots of love to everyone, from Delly-the-Digger   xxX 💓 Xxx   ... View more

Aaaahh Titchy-Titch I sooo "wish" I had kids! Yeh, I know it's not all "fun, fun, fun", but they give you a whole different perspective, REASON, and "take" on life. AND, I'm sooo much of a kid myself, I'd like someone nearer own age to play with!!!  😜 Fllllippin 'eck, what yer like (as they say in Stockport, apparently). You come along with a bouncing, loving message, just when I decide to finally give up on "people" and devote the rest of my time, days and life to ANIMALS. Because . . . .they're so much bloody simpler, don't have the capacity to misinterpret - basically just sleep, eat, make poo and pee (sorry, but . . .it's true! ) and what? . . . . Love You. Rather like kids, but not sooo much of a responsibility. I'm sooo "passionate" about animals, and what our prolonging human life has done to them and this planet, I've just recently reMADE my will, via a free service with WWF. I don't want a funeral - just want sticking in a furnace, or better still, my beeeautiful bod left to the "knife" and science (no cost involved). When I was a student, we had two cadaver legs (male and female!), in the anatomy room fridge for anatomy lesson purposes, so I really understand and appreciate the benefit of such  😋   What is then "saved" in funeral costs, is being donated to WWF and the RSPCA. EVERYTHING else is being left to my best friend (she doesn't yet know!). She and I have our occasional "differences", I'm Bipolar, so not always an easy person to understand. But she's currently the one human I DO still have faith in, WHOLEHEARTEDLY LOVE, and thank whatever god and goodness for. See - look at me again, Titch. All of this passionately being spouted out, down to your lovely, loving message. Just as what emotions caused the "inspiration" for that poem, are this time due to emotions now caused by a human "upset"!! Literally "wrecks" me. That blummin thing beating in my chest wears me out. See you when I'm not so flippin peed off, and my farty-hearty's more restored again  😍 xxxXXXxxx  ... View more

Hey Girls My apologies, but I'm gonna have to take temporary leave from this thread. But . . . . I shall keep a watch on you-hoo's. If you wish to know why, you'll have to ask PeonyRose-Alice?? Obviously emotions are running somewhat "high" with what she's facing and dealing with. But I'm very upset by what's just recently and so "unnecessarily" happened, that I'm making it public knowledge, and would NOT if I weren't so fffflippin upset, tell yers. It's all rather ironical really, considering my "prior actions" with you all!! Simply requires an apology  🤔 but THAT hasn't been forthcoming EITHER, so I'm now bowing out, taking my bat n ball in, "not playing any more", girls  😧 Maybe or hopefully see you on a different thread? Lots of love to you ALL, Delly-welly-ding-but-NOT-blummin-DONG       x x ❤️ X  ❤️  X ❤️  x x Ps - I'm having a major problem with my feet - keep trying to download a piccie of them. Happened after rubbing my face with the inside of an avocado skin!! I'll keep trying, but techno-numpty probs. Aaarrrgh  🙄 x x x      ... View more

Justplainpat  - Hi again.  I would speak to your Breast Care Nurse about your discomfort before anyone else, certainly before your GP. Her work is directly related to breasts and any problems following surgery. Whereas your GP isn't. Preferably make an appointment to actually SEE her, as opposed to try to explain the pain and discomfort in words over the phone, but obviously if she can't see you soon physically, then you'll have to have a consultation on the phone, But she'll still probably want to SEE you. SHE'LL be able to advise you and point you in the right direction for whatever is needed. As I said before, please will you let us know your outcome. x x x ... View more

Hi LouJP and other ladies Had masts with full ANC 2006 and 07.  I DO have a medical background.  It's difficult to remove all the underarm nodes without disturbing or damaging some of the close or nearby nerve endings.  Some of your feeling WILL return, but don't be surprised if your left with some remaining numbness. My inner upper Right arm and first two fingers (yes those two ✌️ !!) are still slightly numb. Takes a long, long time for nerves to repair. They can and do, but not always fully. Justplainpat -  The discomfort your describing may be due to "cording", which usually affects the arms, but you can get cording in the upper chest muscles. I've heard of other women having it. It's greatly helped and sorted by physio - them s t r e t c h i n g and working on the muscle mobility + exercises for you to do. Why don't you get back in touch with your BCN, tell her about it so she can ref you to the physio dept. As above with the numbness - just takes a looong time.  Let us know how you go on ref your pain, BCN and physio, will you lovey. I'm really interested to know. Lots of love to everyone,  Delly-give-it-some-welly  🙄   😜   ❤️ xXXx ... View more

  ITALIAN I'm impressed your on 1st name terms with our royalty. Abba - great choice. I think Queenie and Phillip are secret admirers. Have assured me they know ALL the words to every Abba song, so want to join the BBQ night. Thought it'd get them away from all this Harry and whatsername business. She was looking most p . .  err fed up on the front page of the Mail on Saturday. Madonna's tied up that night . . . literally! So I've chosen Seal instead. More of a "safe" bet. So that leaves two more bands/artists.  Anyone any more suggestions for???  xXXx ... View more

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Hi again Ruby and everyone My apologies in advance for this rather looong post. Please forgive me, got carried on a mentally connecting "wave" with you all and "IT" being this bleepin disease! I understand what you're saying ref " I feel guilty almost being fast tracked for something that I don't think warrants it". BUT . . . secondaries DO occur, happen. It can be years later. So I can't agree with you on the not warranting it, so please don't ever feel "guilty". We do have to bear or keep that in mind, just as our conscientious GP is and does, because he/she knows the possibility of it happening.  After all, it is a life threatening disease, that, like ANY cancer, can be sooo unpredictable in it's nature. I do not live in FEAR of it. But I DO however, have a realistic "awareness" of such possibilities, and am therefore aware and vigilant to any bodily problems or changes, but not to the point of paranoia. I recently went to my docs due to sudden sharp pains both sides, below my ears, just at the angle of my jaw, that have been getting sharper recently. Seems to be whenever I eat certain things. Like when you eat a lemon and it zaps your salivary glands, makes you suck your cheeks in. But this is a searing pain. I'm there sat in front of the doc, thinking I may just have blocked salivary ducts, but he's there, in this case, being somewhat "overly" conscientious, feeling ALL my neck area and saying "I can't feel anything that feels like a "tumour""!!! Aaaargh what? Flippin 'eck - Told him "I" wasn't thinking tumour!! I have Sjorgrens Syndrome (don't know why they call something a "syndrome") - an auto immune disease that affects the moisture producing glands causing extremely dry eyes (practically "live" on eye drops 5-6 x a day), but also dry mouth and nose. It can cause "blockage" in the sub-mandibular salivary glands or ducts. I'm waiting on an ultrasound for it. But I am NOT knocking his overly conscientiousness - am always very thankful that he IS. I loved hearing of how your life has changed, especially from 2011, with all your additions, from husband, kids and puppy. ALL Fandabidozee, darlin'. I'm so pleased to hear all that. On the puppy point - I'm so with you on importance of animals and what a massive difference they can make. Most definitely therapeutic. My cat helped ME through 10 years of so much nasty horrible brown stuff (s*** in other words), from the death of all my 3 immediate family, both my boobs a year apart, loss of profession, business, home, income, lifestyle - she was such an incredible solace and comfort. Probably more so for me, as no partner or kids, so guess SHE was my BABY. Such a beautiful creature. I miss her soo much of the last 4 yrs. Frustratingly, I don't feel I can risk having another puss in this house, as it's on a horrendously busy main road. She was elderly when I moved here, and past jumping up high fences and gates, so was fine in the enclosed back garden. But I was paranoid about her getting out the front door, getting "skittish" or "spooked" by the traffic and running into it, as opposed to away from it. I'd never have forgiven myself if she'd been run over, or if I had another and it was. She used to wake me up and come and have a 20 min snuggle under the duvet, before she made her real snuggle reason of "cupboard love" hunger known  😻 - Yeh, such a fickle creature! Mmm, I didn't mind really 😋 . I'd probably be the same if I were a cat! 😄 Lots of lurrrrv to you ALL,  Dellywellydingdong  xxX ❤️ Xxx     ... View more

DISCJOCKEY Pesto Gilly - I can only presume Wombat Woo just pipped you to the previous word reply post?? to "Television", being "Screen". Otherwise, I give up questioning how you've linked your word "Radio" to "Screen"?!!  🙄 xx  Hey No, carry on with your pilot license. Just in case, on occasion, one of has had a bit too much of the ole "tipsy juice" when we need to get somewhere, so we can be back up for each other. Bring the dogs - Once we get to Bermuda, I fancy trying surfing with a dog on the front of the board. I watched some guys doing it on Bondi Vet. Looks fun for both the surfer and dog! The dog was MOST definitely smiling  😜 Who's JOHN??? Your husband, partner, or gigolo? Or none of the above, or more accurately, none listed to the left. By the way, I sent an enormous "Thank You" card to our patron, Richard Branson, for so generously donating the helicopter, and guess what? He's also offered to provide some musical entertainment for our 1st nights Bermudian BBQ. We're to send a list of our four favourite bands/artists. Said he'll sort them whilst we're now having our 5 nights in Venice (minimum needed to fully appreciate the city). The Queen is coincidentally on a visit, at the Cipriani, whilst we're there. Said she'd foot the bill for the WHOLE of our stay. This is just getting better and better Pesto. Such generosity, hey? It's on the condition that we cheer Phillip up, as he's not very well at the mo'. So put your thinking caps on to come up with some amusing "Gondola Games", will yer please. Lots of love to everyone, Delly-DefinitelyDoolallierByTheDAY!!!  🙄  xxXXxx    ... View more

JCJ  - That's a GREAT post from you, dating back to Nov 2020.  Hope you are still keeping well. I'm so sorry about your husband having Parkinsons. It's a very little understood disease  I'm with you, on the fact that human's naturally have "canine" teeth - so are "meant" to have meat in their diet, as well as veges. Sadly though, meat is so "played around with" these days, with hormones/chemicals etc. even milk and water, it isn't surprising that more and more people are turning Veggie, is it !! I read an article, years ago, about a guy who worked on a chicken farm, and started developing "boobs"!!! Lots of love to everyone,  Delly xxXxx  ... View more

So sorry Pesto / Gilly. Nothing came up for me ref "Sunglasses", and nothing again for "Bins". Oh . . . okay . . . .  WATCHING Hope you're okay, are you? I passed my Heli pilot test. Didn't even need to BRIBE the examiner, so you can leave the "doggies and stick" at home, sit back, relax, sip some champers and enjoy the flight. Might call in at Venice for a couple of days and nights with the excuse of refueling. What do you think? You ever been?? Is my most favourite city - sooo incredibly beautiful. The Royals stay at the Hotel Cipriani. Shall I phone ahead, see if we can book the whole place for the "Gang"? Start our break off in the style we're going to become ongoingly accustomed to?!! xXXx  ... View more

Hi Lucy 51 Like Ruby, I'm a 13 and 14 yearerrrr.  Both Mastectomies and full ANC's just a year apart. Yep, Yearly checks always or often tend to "throw everything up" again to the front of your mind, all the trauma and memories. But I did find it lessened with each year.  Year 5, and being "signed off" as being "clear" was a major biggie change to my whole thoughts and outlook. From then on, it migrated more and more to the back of my mind. Was NO LONGER my daily "waking" thought. Even since being a Forum member, 2014, from a support point of view, it really doesn't bother me any more. I said in a post earlier on this thread, I DO remain vigilant though, with any occasional bodily complaint. My GP is very conscientious, keeps my previous BC history in mind, and will send me off for checks pretty pronto, which helps put/keep my mind at ease. It's very difficult to think early on, that you will EVER feel more comfortable about it all, because you still feel "RAW" from it for quite a while after. AND . . .that you're body's let you down! THAT also takes time to begin and learn to "trust" it again. Lots of love to EVERYONE,  Delly.   xxX ❤️ Xxx ... View more