Hello my name is Heather I have just been diagnosed with brest cancer last week for the first time (and last I hope) Both my sisters have had cancer,one died seven month ago Im a bit scared of what to expect with the chemo. Can anyone tell me how soon after the treatment do you start to feel ill? How soon do you lose your hair?
Chemo number 11 done and dusted! Got away with my secret! Bring on number 12 (the last one) next Wed.
I have had no more sickness or the runs so reckon it was a one off! Just feel a bit tired through lack of sleep last night.
Karen, I don't know of anyone on this site who is on Arimidex. Chelle and I start on it after the radiotherapy. Be good to hear of your experiences so that we have an idea of what to expect!
Wendy, sorry to hear you have been a bit down. It happens to us all from time to time. Just hang in there and try to stay positive. Hope the fish finger diet works for you LOL. Have you had a date yet for your op?
Hope you other chemo kids are all home now from the hospital and that everything went ok.
Hi - it's lovely to be posting again. My situation is - the 2 surgeons have found a slot they can both make on 22 September! That seems about 4 months away rather than 4 weeks! On Friday I am going to the local hospital to have an ultrascan to check that my lymph nodes still look clear. If they do I will start on Tamoxifen to stop any spread and wait impatiently for the DIEP! If they look dodgy I will have a double mx asap, plus any therapy I need. Then I'll have recon when all is over. It sounds like a good plan so please think of me Friday - I so want to go for the whole lot in one go in September. I know I've been quiet but I have been reading all your posts and enjoying all the news and feeling for those who have had bad news. Take care and let's look for all the positives - this group is amazing at that! lots of love, Wendy xxx
Sorry not posted for a while but I'm now back in the land of the living finally!!! the chemo was not as bad as i thought it would be now i just have no taste at all and got upset stomach that i can deal with i just don't like the tiredness which has now gone, that is till nxt friday when i get my second fec hope its not worse than the first!!!!
Welcome to the newbies and good luck caley it's not as bad as you thinks it's gonna be just make sure you do the excercises a LOT im now back doing my gardening and i had my mastectomy in late june!!!!
Has anyone got dry finger tips i woke up today and they are peeling very weird or is it?????
anyway once again thanks for all your replies following my first fec i really appreciated it as i did not quite know what to expect but as you all said it was not that bad.
I still have my hair but it has changed texture wise and i've still got the prickly head thing.
good luck to all having/had chemo this week the heat doesn't help but we must not moan!!!!
I to have applied for DLA and had a letter saying they are looking into this but my mac team said we should all get it and yes to appeal if rejected we must all stick together on this one!!!! they just don't understand i had an awfull time dealing with person on the phone he was so rude so i reported him.....
anyway love and hugs to you all and keep staying positive
ive got all the dates now for my radiotherapy . i start on 22nd september.and ive got 5 day retreat at penny brohn on the 13th september. the kids will be back at school, so that makes it slightly easier for my mum in some ways.
me and my husbund split up 9 days ago. its been so hard. hes an alcoholic and he is on a bender. im getting stronger , ive got to be for my boys. just taking one day at a time. i had counselling today, (positive action for cancer) i find it really good. they are going to let me have more sessions cos of wots going on at the moment.
the last hurdle of my breast cancer is approaching. then i must start living again. with or without my husbund. i have been given a 2nd chance, i hope. so i must grasp it with both hands.
i hope everyone is coping ok, with the stage they are at. take care. and be positive.
Hi to you all, op day tomorrow, can't sleep!!! I'm sure i'll be fine. Been out for lovely meal tonite with family, had lovely time, good to actualy see everyone all at the same time, ha ha. I hope you all have good weekend and keep up the good humour!!! I will talk in few days when home. Thanks to everyone who has given me advice, its helped me loads and loads, catch you all soon, luv caley xxxxx
Hi Caley Good luck for tomorrow Youl be fine and just think by Friday it will be over. Its not that bad I promiss. I had a mastectomy and recon which took 12 hrs and the next day I was up and about. I will be thinking of you and hope your back on here soon letting us know how you are.
Hi Blossom Glad youve posted was worried about you with so much going on. Keep strong and enjoy your break away on the 13th.
Wendy good luck for Friday and what ever they decide your cope I just keep everything crossed for the one op.
Jean You naughty girl Not letting on your sick. Just glad you got the chemo and only have one more to go.
Wendy Hope the next chemo is easier The first one is the worst.
Chelle You always manage to remember to mention everyone. I must take the time to reply to all but its so busy that its difficult sometimes to remember all thats going on. Youve not got long now and the chemo will be done Yippeeeee.
Paula Steff and everyone else I have missed I hope your all ok and will post after I get back from London.
Hi everyone!!! Not read back fully so here goes, Good luck to everyone who is having or had an op this week, it will be fine. To everyone who has had chemo this week, STOP EATING!!!!!! To everyone who hasn't STOP EATING!!!!!! I have been away to visit some family and eaten, drank, shopped and partied for 3 days. I am now resembling a bald whale so tomorrow I am going to stop eating and let my family have some food instead lol Lorraine, you are off gallivanting again you dirty stop out, have a great time in London. Blossom keep your chin up, you are doing great. Jean and Chelle, only one more to go, Yippee!!!!!! Steff you need a health warning around your neck when out with Trev lol Eveyone hope you are all ok, stay positive xxxxxxxx
Morning everyone! xx Heehee! I don't have to stop eating - I'm allowed what I like to make my tummy a bit larger for my recon! Once I've had that tummy tuck tho' I'll be on strict rations ao I'll enjoy while I can! Feel so much better to be back in the loop but overwhelmed by everyone and everything that's going on! It's difficult to keep up, isn't it? But it's good to be able to read all the posts and know where we all are. Thinking and praying specially of Caley today. Be good to hear from her again when she's up to it. Have a good day everyone - it's still sunny here so I'm goig to brown my tummy lol lots of love, Wendy xxx
hi blossom - your fighting on, great to see. Hope you enjoy your 5 day retreat - do you go alone or with friend - is it like a relaxing break with therapies?
I have just rang DLA to appeal (be reconsidered) as when i read my form saying i am not entitled - the reason is - cos you have to be ill for 3mths before can get it - i was ill for 3mths at time of applying - but then it says and you are to expect to still need help for a further six months taking me to 3/2/2010 (so you have to need help for nine months in all to get it) i dont agree with that at all and now they will contact my oncologist and i am to try and proove that i will still need help up to feb next year - when my radiotherapy ends possibly end of November??? Any suggestions from anyone who has appealed - who can help me best with this - oncologist letter, GP (i never see her but she is nice) or macmillan people??????????? i have one month to provide proof! what a load of bollox.
Chelle great to hear from you - you nearly at the end of chemo now - whooopeee keep your chin up :-) x stef
Love to everyone and hope you all ok xxxxxxxxxxxxx
