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?
I know what you mean about crying and upsetting your husband!
Yesterday, I just kept disappearing to the loo or upstairs and having a wee bubble to myself. However in the afternoon, when Duncan was rubbing in the Ibuleve, I just broke down and sobbed. I so hate upsetting him. However, it really was the best thing I did, because I just let it all out and actually felt better afterwards.
You are both being sooo brave so i'm not surprised to hear its all caught up with you. I'm told as time goes by it gets easier and you cry alittle less but i think we'll all have the odd blub from time to time. After having my ovaries tied and tamoxifen i wont be able to blame my hormones for emotional outbursts anymore!!! lol. I had a lovely time at the wedding ta and yes jimmy did behave very well.
Hi Mick, thanks for clearing up the 'undefined thing' i shall know what it means if that happens to me! Also i shall not use 'ladies' or 'girlies' on these posts now i know that men are reading too. Feel free to join in our chats anytime its good to have you here.
Hi everyone else, hope your all ok. Love and hugs Chelle x x
Marion, my sis used the cold cap & just thinned on top, but no one could tell, as like you, she hid it well. It was a bit of a pain as it increased her chemo appointment time by a fair bit & also was quite uncomfortable, but I know she was glad she took that option.
Jean, sorry to hear you've been feeling so poorly.. I can put up with most things, but absolutely hate throwing up, so I really sympathise, plus on top of everything else you're going through. So glad you're feeling better today though..long may it continue!!
Heather, so sorry you've been feeling so low. I'm sure you don't need to hide things from your hubby..we'd rather know what's going on, so we can try & help (even if it's just being there for you) but also understand if you want to have a rant & a rave about things. Don't hold back, I'm sure he wouldn't want you too. Hope the anger has subsided a bit & you're no longer a scary lady.. :-)
Chelle, hope you're feeling ok today. Really glad you enjoyed the wedding & that Jimmy behaved. Just don't go & get yourself a matching medallion..please!!! :-)
Lorraine, Fran, Blossom, Gill, Kay, Marigold & anyone I've missed (sorry)..hope everything is going well for you all!!
hello all. had a strange day today i spent most of the day at the hospital, but not for me. my 6 yr old son had an appointment. And we went to visit my step daughter who is in hospital at the moment. Mind you i feel like i know the hospital like the back of my hand. i had some good news today, you may remember i said i was going to go on a retreat at the penny brohn cancer centre, well they phoned today and they have had a cancellation for their taster day next week, so i can go now. I ve also booked the retreat for july. And it should be ok depending on weather i have 6 or 8 chemos and the surgery too. its something to look forward to aswell. God knows we all need things to look forward too, especially US. love blossom xx
Hi Chelle I have put this on both threads so i dont get lost. Hope you are felling better and you are looking after Jimmy lol.Yes sadly they say there is no cure for the cancer my husband have but the doctors are very good and keep a good eye on him, he is very well at the moment and spoiling me he will do the cooking cleans the house . He is 56 and i have just turned 52 we have been married 29 years have 4 lovely children 2 of each age 27 26 20 18 & grandaughter age 5 grandson age 4 (today).So we both stay strong for the family and try not let cancer run our life but it dont stop you thinking what lies ahead. take care Margaret xx
Jean sorry to see you have been abit down hope you are feeling better take care xx
Lorraine hope you are doing ok and your treament is getting sorted take care xx
I will catch up with everyone soon hope you are all well as expected and getting over any side affects from treatment. take care Margaret xx
Pardon me butting in ladies. My wife is one week from her final (6th) TAC chemo. She has had all the ups and downs but has always been assessed as responding excellently. Plan is then surgery ans herceptin. Any way today there was a black discharge from the nipple. Has any one else experience of this. I find it a concern and will work on my wife to have her contact hospital tomorrow regarding it. God Bless you all.
Hi Zimple We are here for each other so please dont think you are butting in male or female,please to see you wife didn't have to much trouble with her treatment and only one more to go.I had my surgery had my last chemo (fec-t) last friday, i thought breast cancer was breast cancer didn't know there were diffrent sorts breast cancer and treament for them,your wife is in good hands and still got to have surgery so her treatment is diffrent to mine, but i would give the hospital a ring for peace of mind, you will get a good responce from this thread and hope someone might be able to help you more then i have keep as posted how you get on today my thoughts will be with you both. Take care Margaret
I have been told that my first port of call is the chemo unit at the hospital if I have any concerns. The second is to see my GP.
I would urge you and/or your wife to do one or the other today. The weekend is coming up and you don't want this on your mind all over the weekend.
Sorry I can't comment on the discharge from the nipple, as i have had no experience of this. Perhaps someone else will come on later today and be a bit more knowledgeable.
Hi zimple, Sorry i cant offer any good advice regarding the discharge either, but i did read on another site about a lady whose whole nipple went black and their onc didnt have any answers why this happened. I will add that she was ok and as far as i know they were not worried about it. As Margaret and Jean have said i would contact either the hospital or your GP. Good luck and all my best wishes. Please let us know how you get on.
Hello Blossom, its fab news that you're booked in for the retreat. As you say its something to look forward to and yes we need as much of that as poss!! Especially after all those hospital visits!!
Hi Marmalade, i like the idea of the matching medallion!!! lol :-)
Morning Margaret, its great that you sound sooo positive, what a lovely family you have. Stay strong and big hugs x x
Dear Lorraine, i too hope your treatment is going well for you, take care x x.
Hope little miss angry is feeling better today, sorry to see you have been feeling down you might be trying to hard not letting people know how this has affected you ,if you feel like letting of steam do so it might make you feel better, try and have a chat with you husband on how you feel he is there for you to lean on,he might have concerns himself and need a chat.Hope your weekend will be better for you take care Margaret Look out for that dog walker who let there dog foul you path then let rip at them they will wonder what hit them.
