My first blog...

Welcome Mary to BCNA network and I am so glad you have found this wonderful site.  We are here to support you in any way we can.  Have you ordered or been given your My Journey Kit through BCNA?  What mg of Lyrica are you on?  I am on 150mg and have been told I can increase this if need be.  It helps with pain and also hot flushes.I can't help you with the cold cap as I am not in Melbourne.I have recently had injections in my back,hip and bursa for pain which are helping in some areas but not my hip and my GP the other day said it was sciatica so I will follow this up with her further in the near future.  She was waiting on a copy of my PET scan which mentions my areas of inflammation so will send me a referral depending on the PET scan report.It is a very scary place you are in right now with your upcoming treatment.  I had 2 nodes involved and had 6 cycles of chemo, 7 weeks of radiotherapy and now on Femara currently for the next 5 years.  It is scary but it is doable.  Hopefully you have family and friends to support you through your treatment and we (your new pink sisters) are here for you when you need us as well.  You will be surprised where you manage to pluck your strength from but we do and we get through with some uphills and down hills on the way and the occasional pot hole.As Janey says call on all the resources around you and employ them to help you in any way you need it.  Breast nurses, oncologists,counsellors, Cancer Council and any support group (there is probably one on this site for Melbourne which you can search in find groups section), GP and so many others out there to lend a hand if you just ask.Good luck sweety, wishing you well and we are here for you.Lots of love always, Mich xoxoxoxo