Breast Cancer Now Forum

Rose, Lorraine & Sharon, so glad the thread is a help and Rose I echo everything you said xxx I have no close family & I sometimes don't want to burden my friends but I know that whatever I post here or on Facebook there is empathy, friendship & it's been a blessings. 1 down & 7 to go... I've done nothing except throw up so feeling a little empty 😉 but I'll get over it I'm sure! Cold cap wasn't so bad - recommend PICC line - drink lots of water Thinking of you all Kx ... View more

Right ladies - again big thank yous to everyone who has posted on my thread :))) Today the PICC line went in and pre-chemo bloods taken and tomorrow 30th december will be my first chemo cycle - I am active on the facebook group for January so you can catch me there but I do keep checking in here from time to time Good luck to us all - Karen x ... View more

Sarah I'm having an elective double... I'm thinking of you xx Karen xx ... View more

Rose you are a star!!! And boy oh boy do I wish it was just haemorrhoids we were having to deal with eheheh 😉 Lorraine and Sarah I hear you re the sleep - I am exhausted and looking forward to a rest over Christmas. Wishing you all the same - enjoy and lets all look forward to a very healthy 2015 xxx Karen xxx ... View more

PS the Facebook group is much easier to use than the forum format in my opinion 🙂 ... View more

Hi ladies, I got button front PJs at new look and they are pretty + in the sale. The insomnia has finally got me and I'm exhausted again... Emotions bit more settled tho. I guess we just have to be kind & pace ourselves. Karen x ... View more

Add a bit of a shimmy with that toe tap Sarah haha x ... View more

Hi tomcat please let me know where you found your ginger wig - I've got bright red/ginger coloured hair and have been trying to find a wig with no sucess so far 🙂 ... View more

Spirit is willing body/energy levels weak but I will always be dancing in my head Rose - I am thinking of you each day Kx ... View more

Thanks Em - looking for a waterproof sleeve at the moment actually - another lady said she got one on prescription so will check that out next week at Dr 🙂 Karen x ... View more

let's hope so haha 😉 x ... View more

Sorry should have read DOC ie doccetaxol ... View more

Hi Dawn - every 21 days x4 EC then x4DOX with x18 Herceptin... That's gonna shrink it I'm sure 😉 x ... View more

Dawn - went for pre chemo chat today and was introduced to the 'cold cap' machine... still hopeful 🙂 thanks again for all your advice karen x ... View more

Em - I had my pre chemo chat today and was told the same re temperature taking and paracetamol Karen x ... View more

Dee - I will be starting chemo just before you on 30th Dec - I also cannot have the planned mastectomy due to fast growing tumor (25mm to 45mm in 2 weeks :/) so chemo rushed forward - I have joined the 'January Crew' secret group on Facebook and its been good to keep in touch with others.   The fear is the worst thing and I am thinking of you - definitely one day at a time Karen x ... View more

Yayyy glad to have found you on FB Rose... Here if you need anything 🙂 Kx ... View more

Sarah - glad that you have a plan of action and are happier re the left boob etc.   Rosemary - still smiling re the journey of weirdness... thinking of having a T-shirt made with that on it 😉   Regards to you both - Karen xx PS A few people have started a facebook group apparently so I have asked to join that - the thread for details is post xmas chemo ... View more

I have sent you an inbox re Facebook Brewster - thank you 🙂 ... View more

Thank you Sheryl, Dawn and Hopalong... Its funny but I started my album on here as per Sheryls example 🙂 and realised after the first picture of me with my children that I feel a bit ashamed about being anxious... I realise that my hair has been a huge part of my self image, creativity and expression, and maybe I hid behind it too somewhat so its a big part of me BUT its only a part of who I am - those who love me will still love me - What is more important is that I am still here for my sons... I also had a session today with Breast Cancer Care 'Headstrong' ladies, learning how to tie scarves, which hats suit me and different colours etc I feel lots better - I can also express myself in a different way - I highly recommend this for any others who are worried - I bought bright red and a red & white polka dot scarf too >>> I will rock the head scarves and hoopy earrings look at Salsa!!! 😄 Tomorrow I continue the search for the elusive RED WIG!!! Next week a bob haircut... Thank you all for posting... I am truly grateful - its been an emotional time for me but I have said my goodbyes to my hair now - If I manage to keep it then fab but I am ready x Karen x ... View more