AWAKE.........

PenelopeJ57 and Anna12345 fully agree about the anti maskers, makes me so angry how they think they have the right to look at you different or say anything. I continue to wear a mask in public situations, not all due to cancer as 2 years down the line, but I work at a doctors surgery seeing all sorts of people and even though multi jabbed and regular testing I want to protect myself and others but we are the ones made to feel in the wrong and we don’t question those who don’t . Keep faith in that you are doing all you can for you and your loved ones xx

You will PenelopeJ57....I'm sure however awful you feel at the moment...that you will because we can see how determined you are. Don't worry about weepy days or angry ones...you're allowed because as you said....you didn't choose to be here.  Do you know that even now....six years later.....I get some very negative moments? Sadly it never completely goes away and I'm not sure that those who say  'I'm fine. Treatments over. I'm getting on with my life and don't bother about it.' are being totally honest about it.  I read someone was saying their breast hurt before their first mammogram.  Illogical as it may seem, mine still does that. I was just thinking only the other evening how much ache I had in the other breast.....and of course my annual check is fast approaching.

So I hope today is better for you. Not sure exactly when the radiotherapy starts but hope you don't have too many difficulties. My unit believed in creams and I had hyaluronic acid cream which seemed brilliant. But you must shower before each session and have totally clean skins. Creams like E45 were not recommended but I know others have used them successfully. 

Must go. Off with OH for appointment.  He needs a better translator than he is.....( also he is getting older and forgets!)

Take care.

Thank you for the advice . And Santababy pushing ourselves too hard is something us women do far too naturally. Even 2 years on from your treatment your allowed to feel emotional  . Christ , look what we are all going through !

no one truly understands unless they have ridden the bus xxxxc

Last year i made a lot of masks (and scrubs). Perhaps there’s a market for some with “F**k off I have cancer” on them…

Too true PenelopeJ57 it’s a very personal journey for each of us but this site connects us all with the common factor that we are all amazing!!! The support here has been invaluable to me and even though I don’t get to post regularly now I still read all posts as the positivity and non judgmental advice is still needed, love and hugs to you xxxx

I love that idea Angua1

All joking aside I have to get on a train to London Bridge every day for RT soon . My son is going to accompany me and we were seriously thinking of ways to deter people from getting near me . Especially as my breasts are still so sore . 
I suggested writing a sandwich board . Wearing a t shirt is out of the question as I will be starting RT in November with a winter coat on.

I am being serious , could you make me a tabard or something with stay clear in cancer treatment on ?

full payment from me ?

I know we cannot share personal details on here so not sure if I am now breaking the rules of the forum ?

Any suggestions ? Xxxx

Hmm perhaps something hi vis with a message on would work. Don’t know how to get around the details bit. Let me have a think. 

Personal message to each other????? Then it’s not public but just between the two of you. Anyone know if this is allowed? Xx

You can become friends with others and private message and use the forum to send whatever details you want. I regularly message a lady on here privately just to see how we are both doing x