**SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER 2021 BREAST CANCER CHEMO**

I don’t think the damp weather helps at all! I’m also finding I get really cold. It’s amazing how I can go from so cold to absolutely roasting so quickly - and then back to chills again! Layers definitely the answer, mostly sees me trying to strip off before the flush hits! 

What is the vest Lynne? If it helps regulate temperature it might be handy. 

Ruby xx

They are called anti-flush vests...I wouldn't say they stop the hot flushes but they absorb any moisture and reduce the chilly feel afterwards.

www.becomeclothing.com

It's a good base layer

Oh thanks! I’ll have a look - if they help the chills then that’s a good thing.

Ruby xx

Hi ruby 

I also have one of the vest from become. It dose absorb the sweat but nothing for the flushes I think that’s because mine come from the neck up. 

Anne xx

I'm exactly the same ! I layer up too. I'll have the hot flush then straight away will be cold. The same with the quilt at night, I'm kicking it off then it's back on, then it's off again! I never used to sweat  but I find myself clammy all the time! Oh the joys eh!!

Claire xx

Hot flushes, followed by cold chills. That's me all over. Glad it's not just me, although wouldn't wish it for anyone else either. The only consolation is that they do seem to be getting less often, fingers crossed. Interesting to hear about others aches and pains. My knees are not good. Weren't brilliant before cancer to be fair, certainly no improvement. However, I'm pretty sure that's down to age and wear and tear. I wasn't aware it could be a lingering effect of cancer treatment? Is it particular to one of the drugs ?... Which one?. Anyway, can't see them improving just have to manage it. I'm keeping active through daily walking which helps me physically but also mentally. So important to get out!

Like Iblodwin I thought all the stiffness and aches was down to existing problems of mine - was diagnosed with MS 16 years ago. Maybe some treatments like Reiki could help me after all. No flushes but not on Tamoxifen/Letrozole and I was almost through the menopause when I started chemo. I got pinged yesterday and have to isolate till Monday. Both my first annual mammogram and my trastuzumab have to be postponed. It’s clear my hospital is under pressure from staff absences. Afraid I’m only adding to that now everything has to be rescheduled. 

Meant to say they rebooked the annual mammogram for  25 January. I was lucky there was a cancellation. They initially said March. I’m relieved as I would have been worrying about the results the whole time. 

What a pain having to postpone. I'm still having to self isolate every three weeks in order to have my phesgo treatment. Such a pain. Had my swab today, so fingers crossed it comes back negative so I can have the treatment. I keep hearing about positive tests in friends and family... seems like there is a lot of COVID about... Really don't want to postpone treatment but will have to go with the flow.

Glad they've been able to rebook your mammogram quickly.  

It's interesting that so many ladies on here have got the stiffness/aches and pains. I'm sure these weren't mentioned as a post treatment side effect but U could be wrong!. I'm on no other medication either so I really am hoping it is a chemo side effect! I've had a blood test today for hormone profiling to see if I'm  in, near the end of menopause or if lack of periods is chemo still. BCN when I asked said this is the only way of knowing.  I think I was peri menopausal anyway before diagnosis!

Claire xx