Sunflower61's blog

Neck pain?Is it back or not ?

2011-06-10T14:45:13Z

Am panicking just now, I have had a pain in the neck now for several weeks I've had physio, traction, painkillers you name it, I thought it was just a twisted neck but it doesn't improve with time. Have just had MRI scan and get results Monday but I'm scared of what they may say. Has anyone had simialer symptoms that can help me please. My head just stays in one position unless I sleep then it's better in the morning but only lasts about 30 minutes then back to square one.

Turmoil

2010-02-26T15:14:24Z

Haven't been on for ages, have been having chemo and have my last CM F on the 24th of March and really looking forward to the end of it all, now I have had 2 core biopsy's to see if the cancer has come back or if it's just left over lymph nodes that are growing again, don't know what to think, what's the use of 6mths of chemo if the cancer can just come back, has anyone else had this?

Depressed

2009-10-23T13:02:55Z

Haven't been here for a while have been trying to get on with things but after the 3rd dose of chemo epirubicin I seem to have little or no energy every thing just seems too much it's a struggle to take the puppy out but have to manage, don't know how I can cope with much more, have to have a line fitted for the chemo as they keep struggling to find a vein am still going to christies although they keep promising I can have have it at Bolton. Have the last Epirubicin on the 10th November the the CMF starts 3 weeks later god knows what that will do for me I'm dreading it.

I did the photo's I said if anyone wants to see and have raised a fair bit of money for charities from work and my fella's work but I can't seem to feel positive this week don't know what to do to bring me out of it I'm normally so positive.

Baldies unite.

2009-09-28T15:47:36Z

Hair all gone now plucked up the courage to do it, have got some lovely scarves and hats and have even been out without anything on (my head that is). Next chemo tomorrow at christie, am doing a group photo with loads of mates on wednesday some who are bald anyway and some kind souls like my Jon and my sons and my brother who have all shaved theirs off in sympathy. Some of jons friends have done it so they'll be on the photo too.

Thats as long as I'm ok after the next dose of poison. will try to get the photo on here if anone wants to see it.

Speak soon Tina xxx

'Hair today gone tomorrow'

2009-09-24T09:26:38Z

Haven't had the courage to shave my head yet I keep trying to hold on to it, feel really tired and sleep alot have to force myself to take the puppy out for a walk or I'll just sit there. Next chemo on tuesday and although I know it's not that bad I still don't look forward to it never know what effect it will have as I know it's a culmalative effect if thats spelt right. Am about to go out now with Mister and get some fresh air poor little thing is bored. PS Monna learning to drive was the best thing I ever did almost 2 yars to the day in October I'd be stranded without it so keep up the good work.

Speak soon

Tina xxx

Hair Loss

2009-09-23T07:50:15Z

It's started coming out today 14 days from the chemo like they said not sure what to do am scared I really don't want to shave it but don't want it coming out in clumps decisions decisions. My head is burning feels like evry pore is on fire.

Can't hide it from the general public anymore, have also got odd little lumps on the reconstructed breast just tiny like little peas will have to ring the breast nurse to see what to do.

First chemo over

2009-09-10T08:36:16Z

Hi Just want to let you all know that I had my 1st dose of chemo at christies on Tuesday got there at 2 but didn't get chemo till 6.30pm, have left it a day or so before I'm sure but so far all is well no side effects yet to speak of, I felt very ill after it got in my system but after a second saline drip I was fit to leave, still on the steroids and the anti nausea but they don't run out till tonight so will keep you informed if things change . I have been told it can hit you a bit later on when it kicks in properly, have had no trouble sleeping am eating as normal so far so I hope this encourages a few who are still waiting to have their first one I had epirubicin. My face did look a little flushed this morning but not sure if that is a side effect or not. Went to get my wig yesterday from the selection at Christies it's a gorgeous glamorous long blonde wig I thought if I have to have one I'd get one that I'd always wanted. Love to all Tina xxx

Scared

2009-09-08T11:41:32Z

Up at the crack of dawn this morning and very restless sleep, 1st chemo today at 2.30 and dreading it I thought I had at least another week to go, mum was brilliant yesterday treated me to a whole new outfit, looks fantastic she's really worried I know but trying not to let it show. Don't know what's in store today and for the next 6mths I think that is the worst thing. Have been taking Milk thistle a natural remedy to protect from liver damage hope it's ok. Have also been advised to get some Life Mel a honey from Canada that is supposed to be really good if having chemo but is about £30 a Jar is it worth it has anyone else tried either of these. Jons shaved his head to the bone in sympathy and so have some other friends of his which is really sweet, not sure how long I'll have with my new haircut, couldn't be doing with the cold cap don't want to spend any more time at the hospital than necessary, well I'll just have to wait and see what happens will let you know, thanks again for all your wonderful advise not sure what I would have done without it. Love to all Tina xxx

chemo starting tomorrow

2009-09-07T12:24:31Z

Spoke to soon didn't I got the call from Christies have to be there for 2.30pm tomorrow, help !! what do I do I eat before going or not can anyone advise what to do please ? xxxx

Hi there again

2009-09-07T09:48:39Z

Hi everyone it's a sunny day today always makes you feel better, have had my hair cut short in preparation for the fall out, and hubby has shaved his completely in sympathy he's so sweet as he has a really nice head of hair. Everyone says my hair looks great hubby says it looks sexy. I'm expecting my date this week to start chemo still anxious but am trying not to let it take over everyones blogs are comforting so I'll just wait and see what happens. Love to all xxx

Milk thistle

2009-09-03T15:37:12Z

Please can anyone tell me if they have used Milk thistle whilst having chemo for Breast cancer?

Chemo starting soon, Help!!!

2009-09-03T08:32:35Z

Hi again haven't been on for a while guess I was feeling good that after my surgery I was given the news that it hasn't spread any further. Now I'm back down again went to see my Oncologist for the 1st time yesterday they say I have to hav 6mths chemo starting with Epirubicin for 14 weeks then CMF for the rest am really worried the info leaflets scare me, Have to go to look for a wig and maybe have my hair cut short before I lose it all what will I do without hair lashes etc, god knows. Am waiting for my date now.

Test results

2009-08-19T11:36:05Z

I've just had my results after surgery and my nurse says they are clear, have to have appointment at churchill ward regarding further treatments mainly chemo on the 2nd of september. will keep ou posted