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26-07-2016
02:32
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Running Free . They are the same. You are not making a fuss but the more agitated you get the worse they are. Think of them as Power Surges. When I was going through this the first time round I found aromatherapy massages very helpful.Also sage helps some women. Do check with your doctor first. Monica x
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24-07-2016
09:05
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The heat abroad is much more bearable than in Britain. it is a drier air whereas we have such high humidity. I am also soaking wet a lot of the time. I keep going to the bathroom and running my wrists under cold water for about 5 minuutes. However the main thing is we are survivors. We have been through the ops & treatments. Yes the weather makes things very unpleasant for us, but think about how you were feeling a year ago . Give yourself a pat on the back & feel proud. I know I do !! Monica xx
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19-07-2016
03:34
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Hi Whiskas. I am taking Anastrozole tablets which are prescribed for post menopausal women with breast cancer.Unfortunately one of the most common side effects is hot flushes which is what i went through 20 years ago. Monica x
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18-07-2016
11:25
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Whiskers I do feel for you. This hot weather doesn't help. I'm retired so I don't have to worry about work, but I went through the menopause 20 years ago and now I've got it again !! Although I have a fan I woke up soaking last night . It is very tiring but if this helps to prevent the cancer returning then I will gladly put up with it. Also they are discovering new treatments all the time. Be kind to yourself. Monica x
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01-07-2016
09:34
Thank you so much for your kind comments. I think this is such a wonderful forum. Monica xx
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30-06-2016
12:09
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Just an update. I had a phone call from Norfolk & Norwich hospital this morning . My results are fine. They just haven't got round to typing up the letters. Glass of fizz tonight I think. Monica x
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29-06-2016
02:33
I had my mammogram on June 6th. Still waiting for results. I had a bone scan on May 16th & still waiting for results. When ever I phone the hospital I just get an answer phone. Yesterday I rang the surgeon's secretary. Answerphone again. Left a message but I have had no reply. This is Norfolk & Norwich hospital.
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15-06-2016
08:49
Really really well done. Still waiting for my results. they said 3 to 4 weeks. Fingers crossed
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13-06-2016
02:43
I'm sure you will enjoy your new look. Do let us know how you get on when you have your mammogram. You will probably sail through it.
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13-06-2016
09:37
Maggie don't torture yourself.Go to the doctor. It may not be cancer, but if it is, the sooner it is dealt with , the better the outcome. I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. It was a terrible shock but now my treatments have ended & I am getting back to normal. Cancer is not an automatic death sentence. There are loads of lovely women on this site who will support you & if you phone Breast Cancer Care you will be able to speak to someone. Love Monica x
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10-06-2016
10:45
Thank you for your advice. The way they pull you into position doesn't help. Also my radiographer was very young. She had never had a mammogram. If it had been an older woman she might have been more sympathetic. Several people have suggested that I have an ultrasound next time. Not everyone finds it that painful. I think I was just unlucky. Monica x
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10-06-2016
08:21
Oh Bibi I am so sorry to hear that. I am much more anxious than I was before cancer. I even went to my doctor but he was pretty useless. At least you get your result the same day. Yes take the stronger pain killer & Dr Bach rescue remedy is also good for calming you down. Really hope it goes well for you. Monica x
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07-06-2016
05:24
Hi Christine Thank you so much for your reply. Today I feel a bit silly but i honestly could not cope with the pain. Your answer shows that doctors don't always get things right .That must have been a really nasty thing to go through. I think ultrasound may be the way for me. My original lump appeared almost overnight & I had been having regular mammograms. I will be getting my results in about four weeks. In the meantime I am going to enjoy this beautiful weather. Thank you again Monica xx
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06-06-2016
11:10
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Hi I am 66 years old & last year in March & April I had two operations for breast cancer. I developed a very bad infection which lasted for months & my right breast is still very sore. This is also as a result of the radiotherapy. Today I went for my first mammogram. It did not go well. The radiographer took 2 pictures of my left breast which was fine but although I had taken 2 ibroproven tablets when she started to pull at my right breast it was agonizing. She managed to take one picture but when she moved me into position for the second one I just broke down and cried. I am quite stoic & I never make a fuss but I couldn't cope with the pain & I told her to stop. She was really surprised & said she would put a note in for the doctor. I was really distressed when I came out & I am still feeling very shaken. Has this happened to anyone else please? Monica
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05-03-2016
10:35
Absolutely right. It is a trivial thing to moan about after all we have been through. I might investigate individual false lashes as I don't want to look like a glamour model at my age !! Thanks for your help. Monica xx
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03-03-2016
12:04
Hi I was diagnosed with breast cancer this time last year. I had two operations & radiotherpy but no chemo.Nowever since I had radiotherapy I have lost my eyelashes. Has anyone else experienced this & do they grow back. Any advice would be appreciated. Monica
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12-01-2016
02:45
Thank you so much for your reply. I haven't been ofered a bone scan but I will mention it to my GP. Not in pain at the moment thank goodness. All these drugs are very powerful but if they help to prevent the cancer coming back we have put up with the side effects. I am seeing the consultant in a few weeks time and I may decide to swap then. Monica x
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08-01-2016
10:35
I have been taking Anastrozole since last June & I have now got very painful hands which is one of the well known side effects. My doctor has suggested swapping to Tamoxifen but as I am 66 years old I am not to keen because of the hot flushes & night sweats. Is there anyone of a similar age to myself who has swapped to Tamoxifen? Is so how did you get on? Thank you so much for any advice you could give me Monica
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13-11-2015
10:25
Very anxious a lot of the time which isn't like me. My GP said it is perfectly normal to feel like this. I do however feel quite well apart from tiredness . Trying to get back to normal. I have booked 2 holidays for next year. Just sorting out the travel insurance. Monica x
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12-11-2015
10:01
Thank you for that Jill. I have also been experiencing breast pain & I have been fretting about it. Glad to know it is normal. Seeing the oncologist in 3 weeks. That will be 12 weeks since I finished treatment. I wish my hospital did 6 week appointments. Monica x
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