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?
Hi Stuart, What are these people like!! You are both going through so much already it makes my blood boil!! I can't think of anything extra than what others have already said and you talking to your HR and the Mac nurse. Good luck with sorting this out and hope all goes ahead and smoothly next week. Big hugs and take care, Love Chelle x
Hi everyone! Blimey this site gets addictive doesn't it? Thinking of you tomorrow Caley and i'm sure it will go well. Will let you know how I go on with arimidex Chelle. See how tiredness goes, probly just a build up of all the treatment. I was always fit and healthy before this and now I'm a bit of an old croc! Still I walk Henry every day so not past it yet. Had to go to a pathways to work interview tuesday (even though I have a job to go back to) anyway lady said I should apply for DLV. Never thought I would qualify, thought I was too mobile.Worth a try. lots of love Karen xxx
Jean, I reckon they slipped me a steroid in my pre meds yesterday, was talking crap all night and took up breakdancing again. Hit the floor with a bang today, still, only 7 to go now and then a whole new experience of living in a lodge on the river Hamble while I have my radio.
LOL, any music will do Wendy! Not too bad on this one, on AC I was on steroids for four days, the kids had to fight for the food in the fridge and hubby started stuffing cotton wool in his ears lol. How is it going with you, I can't keep up at the mo with so many people xxx
Does anyone know where I can buy a cami nightie or pjs with a pocket in. I have seen some on Amoena, but to be honest since my op I have had to get so many new bras and tops as most of my others were to low I couldn't wear them. I have also tried to sew in pockets in ones I have, but the pockets they gave me are too small for my form. I hate having to keep a bra on all day & like to sit in my dressing gown for an hour or 2 each night but feel a bit uncomfortable with having one flat side. I need something that comes up reasonably high as my scarring is quite extensive. Have any of you lovely ladies got a solution. I have trawled the net but not found much.
Have you tried Nicola Jane? While they do have a couple of shops, they also do mail order. Try www.nicolajane.com I know there were a few nightdresses with pockets, but can't remember now if they were hideous or alright. They also sell lightweight nighttime prosthesis if you're interested. Hope you find something.
just a quick update, today i've started to loose my hair i had a bath and washed it and brushed it and it all started to come out can't believe it's happened so soon, got my second chemo nxt friday hey ho i will probably be bald by then, did you all shave it clean when it got patchy??? as this will surely make sure it grows back evenly??? help please don't know what to do for the best!!!!
Hope everyone is ok thinking of Caley hope she is ok.
blossom be strong I had a partner like that(drinker) i got rid of him just be strong for the kids thats what I had to do and it willall work out in the end it's one less person to worry about moreso now xxxx
thanks for the advice re dry hands and fingers and feet.
I truly don't know what I'd do without you ladies your advice is brilliant we should all get together and publish a true advice leaflet for fellow patients-tell it like it actually is...............
My head is driving me CRAZY itching like mad i will be glad when it has all gone, one less thing to worry about lol xxxx
take care all be strong be positive and eat loads oh yes!!!! lol xxxxx
Hi Jenney, just a quick post to say I shaved mine when it started coming out - much more convenient than finding it in your dinner, well everywhere really :)
