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Awil
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19-04-2016
10:10
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Yes there are all sorts of wigs but I found the wig uncomfortable so wore the bandanna most days and just tucked a false fringe under it .... Yes it's scary all of it even at the end but everyone says take each day and deal with that day as it's all scary hard what ever you want to call it racing ahead in your mind is way to scary / daughting so just deal with that day or maybe the next . You will find a pattern to the treatment so you can plan socialising etc ... Be strong big hugs xxx
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19-04-2016
08:55
Hi Zoe , every step is hard and yes you do loose all hair 😞 Even up your nose which feels awful.... It's all crap I won't lie but all doable honest just try to keep as normal as possible... The baldy beautiful videos are about make up so help .... God I wasn't brave enough to show my baldness not even to my husband too shocking ..... I too had shoulder length hair that's why the fringe helped me tucked under the bandanna.... Finished chemo mid Oct put mascara on some stubble Xmas day so about 2 months after but I still only have a very short Anne Lenox style but at least it's all over ...... You can do this , I had a card which said ' Your stronger than you think and braver than u feel ' I looked at that every day and thought yes another day nearer the end of this . Take care and use this site it helps loads as we know how you are feeling xxx
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17-04-2016
07:15
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Hi ladies .... I know 100% how u both feel every step of this journey is just S--t and horrendous as if the surgery and treatment isn't enough u loose yourself completely.... I am now one year to the day of finding the lump so am almost at end of my journey on herceptin till September but remember each and every step !!!! Yes it's horrendous when your hair starts coming out and I too had the cold cap but still lost it like fryer tuck .... I had those bandannas Helen and got a false fringe from wigs 4 u to tuck under they are long enough to have bits at the side too which help you feel more yourself also check out baldy beautiful Andrea on you tube she is brilliant a make up beautician who had this 2014 she was on Lorraine Kelly . One day at a time ladies this is a horrible blip and we will all get through this .... No I'm not strong or brave cried more in this last year than my whole life but good days and bad enjoy the good busy yourself on the bad ..... Take care xxxx 💗 💗
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15-04-2016
09:23
Hi Julie .... Know that feeling 😔 I had 2 ops in 16 days as margin wasn't clear . Just try and take step by step you will have good days and bad ( I'm still having them ) Monday is a year since I found lump so going to keep busy this week end !!!! Yes def look at baldy beautiful Andrea she is a make up artist and went through this in 2014 lots of tips if u are good at make up but I know I felt more me with the false fringe . Wigs 4 u very helpful .... Keep positive xxxx
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13-04-2016
07:28
Hi Debbie , do remember my fingers felt I had shut them in a draw and very painful, try a soft ball as squeezing it is like a gentle massage and rub hand cream or I believe something like that keeps them warm helps a hot water bottle. It does pass I promise... I finished October and nails etc just semi ok but hands are fine .... Take one day at time we can do this 😘 Xx
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13-04-2016
06:06
Hi Zoe , I must say that it is hard then u have months of hiding behind the bandannas but it was time for me to take it off .... I started st home with hubby for a few weeks then with rest of family then left off Easter weekend completely then felt strange putting on so braved work and it's ok now but I do miss my hair and still have a tear gone ft shoulder length to a Annie Lenox but I'm here ... I'm on herceptin do j think that's slowing the growth but u have to find what's best for u .... I wore a false fringe from wigs 4 u under the bandannas which made me feel more normal only wore wig about 6 times . Look at baldy beautiful on you tube she is brilliant got the fringe idea from her , she does make up tips . Got my bandannas from annabandanba really reasonable. If you want them and wig ( all clean ) you are more than welcome even as spares to play about with in private. Zoe u will get through this it bloody hard but do able. This site is fab as we all are/have been there so use it for support . Take care xxxxx
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04-04-2016
02:58
Hi ladies hope you are all coping well and I would like to say it's not forever just some awful meds to get rid of this terrible thing and they we can get on with our lives .... This week I went out for the first time with no scarf or wig my just chemo was 13th Oct the reason for this post is would anyone like my wig it's the Rachel Welch classic Bob dark brown 30/8 and bandannas are elastic at back with a little frill thing navy and black and bed beanies I also have a false fringe that sits under bandanna dark brown . Wig only wore a few times happy to post if interested..... Take care love to you all xxx
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18-02-2016
05:06
Hi lisa I also have back ache between shoulder blades and lower back I finished chemo oct and have had 8 herceptin am back at work and look after my young grandchildren so maybe a combination of things xx
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05-02-2016
06:03
Ho Sarah I really feel for you the waiting is the worse part .... I had 2 ops in May then chemo then rads am On herceptin for a year but it's the stage in your journey that's terrifying. Keep busy that's all I can say . You will get to the finish line it's tough but you will get there xxxxx
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28-01-2016
10:32
Hi nick , I had that and the cream , try antihistamine piriton it may take edge off it maybe cold cabbage leaves in fridge like for breastfeeding mums worth a try but definitely antihistamines xxx
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28-01-2016
10:29
Thanks Jill I did see bc nurse Tuesday and she said you can get pains , but you do worry .... What I wouldn't give to be worry free again !!!! Xx
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27-01-2016
06:51
Hi ladies I finished radiotherapy on 11 Dec about 2/3 weeks ago I started to have a pain In between my shoulder blades kind of where bra strap is and am petrified.... I do stand at work and look after my 7 month and 4 year old grandchildren so always picking them up . See bc nurse yesterday and she said you can get pain after and to have a massage and try yoga but they will keep an eye on it ..... So scared started to have panic attakes again . Finished chemo mid October xx
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30-12-2015
06:04
Ho Lynne I do feel for you and in the middle of the night your head goes all over the place.... Get your pillows quilt and lay on the sofa watching rubbish tv !!! That's what I did you do drop off and it does get better ..... Good luck xxx
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27-12-2015
07:18
Hi ladies I'm 8 1/2 weeks out of chemo had Fec and docetaxel and my legs and feet still ache , my feet really hurt when I get up in the morning has anyone else had this xx
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24-12-2015
05:21
Ho vic so pleased for you , yes definitely only good check up for us all . Can't wait to shut the door on 2015 .... Have s lovely Christmas xxx
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24-12-2015
02:48
Hi sue, I tried the cold cap twice and still lost all the top of my hair but hey it's always worth it for you may be different ... Good luck with the rest of your treatment xx
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24-12-2015
07:04
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Hi ladies Happy Christmas to you all and here's to a healthy 2916 .... Yay we did it !!!! Xxx
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15-12-2015
05:09
Hi Karen I'm 8 weeks today post chemo and still ache even in bed and yes no strength in arms and as u say like u've dug up the garden legs and feet the same .... Take care xx
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