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Depression & Femara
Hi Ladies, I started taking Femara in April and although I initially thought I was okay on the drug, I could not have been more wrong! I had joint pain which I expected due to the joint pain I had experience during chemotherapy. What I did not expect was the carpel tunnel, muscle weakness and depression to the point of not…
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Enjoy this week!
Thinking of you all at the re-training this week. Sorry I cant get there- it has been a hectic time. Best wishes especially to Lisa. x Mandy
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Life during reconstruction
Hi. My mum has had a double mastectomy in July. She has the tissue expanders in and if currently getting them filled and then has to wait 3 months before she can have the next surgery. My mum was a PCA before hand so while she is recovering and preparing for the next surgery she can't work in her field as she is…
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chemo on cancelled....
After 1 session of chemo was hospitalised twice in 5 days.. heart fraction reduced an diagnosed with a floppy triscupid mitral valve.. had double subcutaneous mastectomy. Sentinel node had microscopic cells.. will see oncologist tomorrow for discussion of taxol for 12 weeks.. but am so so scared ... just dont feel I can…
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Day 5 of post chemo.. does it ever get any easier :-(
Day 1 - 7th Oct - of chemo, I thought .. this is ok, felt a bit jet lagged but ok, then 3 hours post the stomach cramps set in, sever headache, heart palpitations and sweating.. I went to bed feeling just awful, Day 2 - not so bad, went shopping had a 20 mins walk, thought this seems ok.. stomach cramps remain, headache…
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This weeks inspiration
Sending you all a big cuddle, Trace ??????
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AC Taxol and everything
Hi all appt with oncologist today my last AC tomorrow (apparently my cells are shot so 10 percent lower dose) that brings me then to weekly taxol for which most say its easier - lol I hope this is true but would love truthful answers. My thyroid is now a lump more bloods - is this common it's not hurting but it's…
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Sports Bra Questions
Hi, I was just wondering if anyone can recommend a good sports bra for running in that I could put a prothesis in? I bought one and it is so uncomfortable I feel like I won't be able to run again. My girlfriend mentioned that Stella Mccartney had one for adidas, but I can't find any information. Thanks so much. I would…
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Stretch
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with breast cancer the end of March 2015. I had a lumpectomy early April. While doing that they found some precancerous activity in that breast, so they have decided to do a mastectomy hopefully in November. In the meantime I have been having chemo since April and just finished nearly 3 weeks…
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3rd cycle down, start the docetaxel in two days
Since my 2nd cycle I have been pretty unwell, spent a week in bed, head spinning. Managed to get up and finally get back to work after two weeks. My head still spins, I can't lay down to sleep or it spins so badly that I feel like I'm falling through the bed. It's awful. Up until now I have managed to stay positive, but…
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The old mill, my latest artwork
Hi Everyone, this is a painting that I finished today. One of our old timber mills in the area. Hope that you like it, Trace ????
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Having a bad day!
How to get over this feeling of frustration while waiting, waiting, waiting for appointments. Where to go when you don't know if what's being done is what should be done! Who to ask when what you read should happen isn't what actually happens during appointments with professionals! Whether to put up and shut up because…
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Game Changes when Living with Advanced Breast Cancer
Hi, my name is Karen, I am 57 years old, married and mother of 2 adult boys and have lived with HER2 Advanced Breast Cancer for 9 years. As we are acknowleging peopel with Advanced Breast Cancer on th 13th of this month, I thought I'd put down some thoughts. Hereunder are my musings with regards to events during my journey…
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Feeling ugh isolated
ah dear little ms positive has left the building. 3rd AC last Tuesday one of those to go little injection last Wed ( yep those white cells packed up ) then 12 taxols weekly then 12 of radio feeling crappy still I hate to type it but I feel like telling them to stop treatments. I recognise I'm almost half way through chemo…
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Panic Attacks
hi Everyone i am almost 18 months past the BC diagnosis. Left mastectomy and no chemo or radiation , so very lucky on that front. Now , am being hit with panic attacks. Have a check up in two days so perhaps I am subconsciously worried about it. Does anyone one have any advice on how best to deal with these symptoms of…