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?
So pleased to hear that your sister has a date for her op., Marmalade. It's been a long time coming.
I start taking the Arimidex tomorrow. Fingers crossed that there are no side effects. Back to Stoke tomorrow for Radio no 5. That'll be 1/3 done! I have to phone the physio tomorrow to make an appt re my dodgy arm. Don't know if they will start me right away or wait until after the radio.
Re DLA..........I have had another letter from them saying that they are looking at my case again and It could take up to 11 weeks for an answer. What a farce! No wonder some people just give up.
I'm getting used to the new site now. Just wish the others would come back!
Paula so good to hear that you are more or less your usual bubbly self again.
Sue, when you come back from Cyprus on October 5th I'll be thinking about flying out there or to Rhodes for a week's holiday. Have to see the onc on October 14th first and then if all is ok we'll be off!!!
I think they are spinning the time out until it is nearer to the 6 months since I applied. I presume they will then want to know if my "condition" is still the same or if it is improving. If it is improving they can then turn me down again.
I sincerely hope it is improving, as I would love to have more movement in my arm and less pain and then they can stick their DLA where the sun don't shine!
Emlou, so glad your Mum is diong well after the op, fingers crossed for Wed for a clear result xxx
Jean, nearly there with the radio!!! I agree about telling them to stick it but why should we, this has been an awful experience for us all and we deserve some help. I still haven't heard after my second letter saying they are still looking into it, no doubt I will get my refusal soon.
Actually managed to chef this morning for the hotel and then went for a lovely walk down the seafront, called in at some friends on the way back and now buggered but had a nice day considering it is second day after chemo. Going to have a lovely Sunday lunch now which I cooked this morning whilst cheffing. Hope everyone is good xxxx
hi all only just got back on here - when i look at a profile then press back it expires and have to go back to forums etc. not enjoying the site - do we enter our new posts by using reply or quick reply - will post properly tomoz as tryin wake myself up to watch TANGO FIRE - argentinian tango dancers at theatre - i prob fall sleep but try not to. be a shame to miss actually going out somewhere !!! - love to all post tomoz xxxx TIRED STEF
not sure how i found this page, but i have, hooray! Thought i'd lost you all..... hope you are all doing well as we've lost a few days. I'm doing ok, had chest scan on thursday, was horrible, had 2 lie flat on a bed and lay my arm flat behind my head, was hard with my bad arm, bloke got quite shirty as i cldn't get it straight, was painful, but at least thats done and i won't need 2 see him again!!! I have my bone scan tomorrow, thats a day out in its self!!!! Best get off i'm starving. I hope I find you all again soon, ha ha. Take care, love and hugs, Caley xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Glad you have found us! Only a few more to go until we have the full compliment again.
Stef, hope you enjoy your night out and don't fall asleep!
Caley, I know what you mean about having to have your bad arm behind your head. I had to do it for 45 minutes when I was measured up for my radiotherapy and the pain was agonising. Luckily I had a very understanding radiographer, not like the unfeeling bas---- you had. Hope you have recovered now.
Is this where I should be? I've been away for the weekend so I'm not quite sure what I'm doing but so relieved to find my friends! I have my op. on Tuesday so it's very close now! I haven't caught up on your posts but hope you are all doing well - and thank you, Jean, for your message on Paula's site!
