maureen41's blog

Hi all Yay! Had my last radiotherapy today. Wasn't too bad after all. You were all right. Even louder YAY!! my hair is growing (approaching Sinead O'Connor length now) and still dark. My cancer was triple positive - ER, PR and HER2 so ........ having my first dose of Herceptin on 27 May. I've read the blurb but has anyone had practical experience of this treatment? Any experiences welcome. Love to you all, Maureen…

Hi everyone Had my last cycle of FEC on 30/3 and I am over the worst from the Chemo and steroids. I'm on the up again and boy does it help knowing that was the last chemo. Still got Rads, Tamoxifen and Herceptin to go but I feel more positive now. Also about five weeks ago my hair started sprouting. Admittedly its soft and downy and less then a quarter of an inch long but like seeing daffodils in the spring my fuzzy protrusions…

Hi everyone Feeling good cos I had my last chemo on 30 March and I am now back on the up after a groggy few days. Start my radiotherapy on 21 April. Got my planning session on Tuesday 14 April. Also my hair is sprouting already (started not long after cycle 4 - about five weeks ago) which took me by surprise as I had been told this would happen about 4 - 6 weeks after final session. Admittedly its very soft and downy…

Hi all Can anyone give me a brief idea how I might feel throughout 15 sessions of Radiotherapy over a three week period. I know my skin might feel irritated but just how debilitating is the fatigue I have heard of? My rads are not due to start until April (I still have two chemos to go - 9.3.09 and 30.3.09. Any replies welcome. Thanx Maureen

Does anyone have experience of a forced menopause through chemo (I am on FEC)? I have been suffering with frequent hot flashes and night sweats and wonder how long and intensive this might be. Any tips for reducing symptoms would be appreciated. Maureen with the redhot face!