It's not easy is it ..... paracetamol, try and keep off that side when sleeping, (easier said than done) and a soft non wired bra to sleep in. I had two front zip up bras from primark, didn't plan on using them as they had no support, but they are brilliant for sleeping in. Day times I wear a lovely support bra from matalan but can't wait to get into the matalan ones. Sadly it's just a waiting game. I'm on my third week post surgery and only just starting to be more comfortable in bed, i have a fair bit of swelling though. Try extra pillows beside you to stop rolling over ? Good luck on your journey !
Useful information as this is what is planned for me. Going ghrough brutal chemo at the moment to shrink cancer, treatment will last until November. All depends on response to chemo and genetics test Scans in August. Not a pleasant time of my life but determined to beat it! thank you x
Good luck in your journey Val and sending you all best wishes for your treatment. I am waiting for results of Oncotype DX tests to see if I will need chemotherapy. You sound a positive and determined person and I’m sure you will beat this. This is my second time with breast cancer in 5 years but as with the last time I am keeping positive, just would like to sleep comfortably at the moment
I'm also waiting for my oncotype DX results. Praying that I score low and don't need chemo. But, if I do, then going to suck it up, anything to stop it coming back. I'm sorry you're having to do this again.
Hi there got my Oncotype results on Friday, low score of 22 so chemotherapy not required Got to start exemestane and have dexascan. Good luck to you with your results. Keep in touch x
I have a 3 week wait I think. Every time I go to an appointment I get another stressful 3 week wait. I can't complain, mammogram late April where they saw something suspicious and it's been non stop since then. So, can't fault my hospital, they've been on the ball since the start. These waits are terrible though. 22 !! Lucky you, hope I get similar results.
I was about 4 weeks waiting. Apparently it goes to California It was such a relief when the nurse rang me. They had just had the MDT meeting and she wanted me to know straight away so I wouldn’t be worrying over the weekend. I was in tears by the end of the conversation. I have had such brilliant care from start to finish.
I am almost pain free now just over 4 weeks from mastectomy, reconstruction and sentinel node biopsies. It’s great to feel as though things are getting back to normal again.
