Breast Cancer Now Forum

Just a little moan - i know I shouldn't as have just had last chemo ut Tax bus has rumbled into town and feel like *****.Hopefully by tomorrow will be okay - still not dressed might not bother, mouth like cotton wool etc etc etc - chemo going out with a BANG!!!! ... View more

I thik the wingham lady is the one i went to - called Instyle her name is Linda and she was very nice and quite knowledgeable. Iended upmaking a few trips but got something suitable in the end.   I have just finishedmy last chemo today (well yesterday now) and start radiotherapy from beginning of december - all at KCH as i live in Chestfield so quite convenient. Goodluck to both of you with your treatments.     Joyce ... View more

Hi I live Canterbury and went through the usual NHS routes but then found a lady the other side of Canterbury I will find her details if it isnot toolate ortoofar for you - just let me know.   Joyce ... View more

Waheeeey last chemo completed and in and out on time so double whammy. Celebrating with some nice icecream- will have to wait until sunday for something sparkiling!! Hopeyour last one went well manicmum. When is your last Rosie?   Hope all goes well for us all - onwards and upwards. ... View more

I think to be fair I have hair growing - it didn't all completely drop out and I didn't shave off the rest but when i lookclose I can see some dark hair growing -pity really because before this i was grey and liked being grey. Still looking for eyebrows but eyelashes are trying hard. Willlet you know how I get on. ... View more

If all goes according to plan my last radiotherapy should be 23rd December - whooppeeee. Hope the hair is growing back well by then as I don't think I could face gping back to work without any. I have a very understanding manager and may well go back in January on a phased return but ideally would like to retire- still that is in the future - one block at a time.     Joyce ... View more

Hi Good to hear things are going quite well for you. Yes my radiotherapy planning is 16th November and then I start it on 3rd December so I am going to get away for a few days to see my sister in Lancashire at the end of November as my lot discouraged any trips away during chemo.   ... View more

Hi Josie!! I didn't really get very far with the discussion about my rash -nurse not very interesteed so I took that as a good sign! I also had a bruise / scratch on my cheek but again no real interest or concern. I will have a conversation on wednesday if i am concerned. How is yours doing?? My watery eyes are more irritiating since i find it difficult to sort my eye makeup out without the eyebrows and eyelashes and then it washes off as I look like I am crying.   Joyce ... View more

Hi Josie11 I have a similar sort of rash - it s almost like it is under the skin and srtuggleto hide it with make-up I have assuemed it is yet another SE and am going to ask at my prechemo session tomorrow.   Joyce   ... View more

Hi Josie Thanks for your supportive message.I have managed to put in one or two things for the week even if it means lots of shopping. Hope your pain doesn't come tomorrow. My reduction seemed to be based on the peripheral bits and the level of fatigue. Still I suppose they know what they are doing. I have a friend coming at the weekend so having a non drinking week as I know we will not abstain at the weekend -should be great even if the weather is not going to be so good. As you say it is good to be on the home straight and then move on to the next. Hope your week goes well. ... View more

Anyone else feeling fed up - hate Mondays plus its an in between time for chemo - feeling ok but don't know how to busy myself. Husband away, friends busy, lots to look forward to after laste chemo next week but struggling this week to stay "happy". Have just cut the lawns - wow exciting stuff but must have used a few calories!! I have a friend coming to stay for the weekend so need to focus on that -mind you there is only so much cleaning and shopping a person can do. Sorry rant over. ... View more

Hi josie Please let me know - it never fails to amaze me how the treatment varies across the country. I live in kent - where are you? ... View more

What a lovely Saturday morning - I have just managed to go out on my bie for the first time in months- I didn't go far but it felt great - hard work but great. The reduced Tax dose was definitely better and although they said 10% it was in fact 8% but such a difference it was worth it. It took me 2 weeks to get over the last whereas I feel almost human - yeah some minor SEs still but can cope. Might do it again tomorrow!! Have a good weekend everyone- we are nearly through this chemo!! ... View more

Hi Jo Yes I have had a few issues around the scar - had roblems post op with haematome and seroma so still quite bulky - not a pretty site but m assured after alltreatment done it can be dealt with. So following T the numbness has increased abit, a bit more swelling so feels tighter and some discomfort but small price to pay if T doing its job. The wine is going down well tonight. ... View more

Hi Josie11 The reduction definitely made a difference to aches and pains and have tried to sleep them off for a couple of days. Still got oral thrush and been to GP again to day as stand in GP gave me a gel to rub on my tongue - bad enough feeling a bit nauseous without having to stick your finger in your mouth to rub on gel - sensible GP gave me one pill to take!! Nothing tastes very nice and have a freezer full of food but still going out to find something I fancy. Not really noticed any hair growth as such on head but have more eyelashes which is a real treat. One more to go whoooooooo.   Joyce ... View more

Hi Ros53 Haha - yes they are out!!!!   have a good day ... View more

YEah those 8 steroids for 3 days not much fun. Just enjoying a cool wine in the garden - feel I deserve it. Have got oral thrush again - that is now 2 out of two for the T so might get a prescription sorted for the third. The MIU  down the road from me will soon know me but very efficient with issuing the drugs.  ... View more

Hi Ros I go on 16th November for a meeting and asssessment and I guess at that point I will be given information about any creams etc. I am not really thinking too much about it as I am treating this whole "situation" in blocks and will look into any thing about radiotherapy once the chemo is finished and "tidied away" - if that makes sense. It is the only way I can get my head around it all - getting a bit fed up of all the injections x1 per day for seven days with the T - don't really like doing them myself but more convenient!! Hopefully a sunny day tomorrow with a cheeky glass of chardonnay in the afternoon sun -   Joyce   ... View more