Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi Chrissy,  I was diagnosed in June, same as you, clear margins, no spread to lymph nodes, and decided not to have radiotherapy or letrazole. I had to go off HRT and have been having quite bad menopause symptoms anyway with hot flushes, insomnia, joint pains and palpitations and if I took letrazole it probably would be worse. The scars have healed really nicely and I check every day for any changes. The consultant said I could have mastectomy but I think it's a bit drastic at the moment. Anyway, I'm fine, just hoping menopause symptoms die down a bit, but my life is the same as before. It's a hard decision though, not knowing whether it's the right one or not. The good thing is that I am being monitored and can phone the breast clinic and come in right away to be checked if I have any worries. So good luck Chrissy with your decision and take care. Kind regards, Wendyx ... View more

  Hi Amelia, sorry to read you’re having problems with your hair, although I haven’t lost mine due to treatment I have had periods of hair shedding, and it becoming very thin, on and off since I was 16. I’ve seen everyone and anyone over the years and can appreciate how frustrating it is. Of all the supplements I’ve taken over the years the one I continue to take is Sun Chlorella A, there is another I found helped but this one is also good for the cancer side of things. Also, re any patches, have you heard of Lucinda Ellery? She does a weaving system to cover patches, and also clip in hair pieces which could help your crown area, not cheap but maybe something to think about? A friend of mine lost a lot of her hair due to having too many extensions, and was a client at Lucinda’s for several years. She also treats people with Trichotillomania. There was a programme on channel 4 about her a few years ago but I believe it is still available to watch. Hope you find something you feel comfortable with soon, and let me know if I can help with any further info. Kate x ... View more