Hi I'm 45 and just found out that a lump I had on my breast is cancerous, I had lump and lymph nodes removed last tues, so I'm now waiting to hear what treatment I'm going to need, My consultant has said most likely 8 sessions of chemo every 3 weeks, so 6 months in total and then radiotherapy mon-fri for a month, so i'm kinda in the unknown zone at the moment. Not looking forward to the hair loss, terribly vain i know, but my hair is very important to me like most women, I colour it blonde which will obviously have to stop. As far as I know my chemo will be given intrevenously, so my hair will most probably fall out. I am going to look into getting a real hair wig as I dont think i've got the guts to go au natural, I've also picked up a couple of bandanas to wear about the house. My partner says it doesnt matter if my hair falls out, as long as i'm here. Luckily I've found the lump very early by self examination whilst on holiday and my consultant is very positive about me getting better. I'm very wary about the next 9 months but feel quite determinded that chemo is a wonder drug and will make me better. My girls are 22 and 20 and are amazing, they have read stories in magazines about Kylie, sally from corrie etc and are determined I will just do what the doc says and get better, my partner who ive only been with for 2 years is the most wonderful guy ever, dunno what I'd do without him, he's been with me every step of the way. I was worried about losing my breast, but fortunately I had a lumpectomy which looks amazing. my consultant says put your life on hold for the next 6-9 months get better and you'll never look back, oh yeah sounds easy, but im trying really hard. I hope I'm still this positive whilst I go through my treatment (def not I hear you say) lol, but I'm a determined ***!

Hope to chat to others in the same situation xx

hi colly

just had my lump and nodes removed thursday (12th Aug) so will know my treatment shortly. I am expected to have radiotherapy and chemo but i thought radiotherapy came first, seems on here it is the other way around - perhaps I wasn't listening. I'm feeling a bit daunted at what comes next but more so for the effect it will have on the family - i worry too about not being the glamourous vital woman i was and will that change my realationship with my partner and so on. Although we are planning to get married. So much to talk about! it would appear you will be going through treatment at around the same time as me, so if you would like to stay in touch and discuss our good and bad days, please do !!! my email is simplysara1@hotmail.com

wishing the best of luck to you

sara

hi u lovely lot

hope all going well.Sara Good like for results xxx big positive vibes coming your way.

hope u going ok Caz thinking about to lots xxx

been roller coaster ride emotionally last few days took my big girl (age 18) up to liverpool uni (a 5 1/2 hour drive ) to start her vet course 5-6 years !!(iwe will b poor forever!) was so hard leaving her but she has workrd so hard and will be fantastic i know i will miss her more than she mises me and i wouldnt want it any other wau !! I have been checking up on her via face book and she is having a ball and taking full advantage of freshers !!thats my girl !!!!!!

I had my first chemo yeasterday FEC my wonderful husband came with me .The staff were fantastic and it really wasnt that bad !! feel bit sick today but have just taking my anti sickness tablets and feel bit better iam going to take dog out soon iam determined to try do as much as can when i can !!!!

i am also going to have alook at some wigs this week with a mate going to make it laugh might go very different !!that should please my hubby bit variety after 20 years !!!! i dnot no if i will go for wig but wont hurt to look !!

i am going to givr myselt neulasta injection 2nite has anyone had i know it can give bone pain ?? will try and see

thank u all again for this place it helps me so much

love and hugs to all

love nina xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi Nina well done to your very clever daughter, I'm sure she'll work very hard and play hard too. The injection I couldn't give to myself, I'm like a big kid, my sis in law is a nurse and she gives me mine, it certainly didn't give me any side effects. Hello to all the ladies and Tony if your about xx

Hello Ladies

Hope you do not mind me jumping in on your chat, I have not been on the site as much lately I just do not get the time as I have now come back to work and nearly back to full time (I must be mad).

Caz I have been following your story on here and I take my hat of to you and so glad for you that you came to the decision you did, what courage you have shown to all. I am glad to hear you are also back home, just make sure you take plenty of rest and let everyone else run around for you, rest is a great healer. A big hug is sent to you.

Nina I am having my 8th and last chemo on Friday, my first 4 were FEC and the last 4 will all be Texeter, with all of them I have had the injection same as us all and yes some people do get the aches and pains for a day or two but just take some painkillers, if the hospital has not given you any then just give them a ring and they will let you know what to take as everyone's pain barrier is different. I am glad to hear your daughter is setteling into Uni, believe me the time will fly by for you and her and it does become easier for you, just think on the bright side less washing, less tidying up need I go on lol.

I had my appointment with the Consultant last week regarding my Radiotherapy, he informed me it would be 4 - 7 weeks after my last chemo session that I will start, I am feeling a little aprehensive as I have read and heard some story's about the lasting pains etc that you get, would it be possible for one of you ladies who have gone through of going through this stage to drop me a line to explain a little more about the side effects as I would really appreciate this.

Anyway better stop writing now as I am at work after all, take care everyone

Littlesis

ps Has anyone heard or spoken to Tony lately as I ahve not seen anything from him

hi Nina and all the other lovely ladies

Well done on your first treatment, you seem to have done really well. I had a few pains in my back after the first injection, but had nothing after the second time. I have my 3rd FEC on Thursday and then on the Taxotere for the last 3. I am a bit nervous about the last 3 as Colly said she had bad aches and pains - but I have taken note Colly about staying in bed for a few days after.:love: Keep walking the dog!!! It is great to get out and we are having some great weather at the mo.

Lonie you look great and well done on getting a night out it must be great to get out. I am going to be on herceptin also for a further 9 months after the chemo, how are you finding it? What side effects are you getting?

Good luck Sara for the results today, I am sure once you have them and after your appointment on Friday you will feel better, and well done on the exercise. That is what I really miss, I used to do so much before - pilates, walking and even boot camp! I have been out for a walk this morning and try to as much as I can, but nothing like seeing the girls at the classes. You write a lovely post, I sometimes struggle with what to say you always write something to cheer us up.

Tony - yes where are you??? Hope all is ok.

Dizzy - I hope you are feeling ok after the chemo.

Best wishes to all and keep on writing....................

Lots of Love

Anne

ps I am trying o post a picture not much luck so far

Hey there pretty lady. how long has it taken you to get your hair to this length, I must admit Im getting a little tired of the slap head look he he, you look fab and its only going to get better and better.....well done you xxxxxxleexxxxx

Hello all

I've been reading all about everyone's progress - and you all seem to be doing so well.

For those of you with 'baaldy heeds' I'd like to share a couple of 'photos of hope' for you. I finished all my treatment in July this year (chemo in May) and my hair is coming in thick and fast. (A little grey, mind!) I hope the photos help you all to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I feel great now, and you all will soon too.

Littlesis - radiotherapy aint so bad. They have to tell you about the worst side affects just in case you're unlucky enough to get them. All I got after 3 weeks treatment was a big red, sunburnt-looking square on my boob! I slapped on the cream and it was fine. A breeze compared to chemo.

Tony is well, by the way - he is back to work full time so hasn't been appearing here as much lately. I'm sure everyone misses his kind, wise input, but also glad he's getting his life back to some sort of normality - (I'm sure he'll pop up here soon to speak for himself!)

Take care everyone - you're all doing great

Shents xxx

Hi Sara,

Good luck tomorrow,hope your results are fine.One step nearer !!

Rose xxx

Hi Littlesis,

Well done with the chemo,you are doing really well.When I had 5 weeks of radio the only hard part was findinfg a car park space every day.I had no side effects at all ,perhaps a bit of tiredness,.but I used aloe vera aftersun on the area every day and it was fine.Everyone reacts differently but i hope you too sail through it.

Good luck.

Rose xxx

Hi Everyone,

thank you for your messages of support. I had the 'all clear' today in terms of margins and precancerous cells etc. i was over the moan and told border line chemo but won't really know til i see the oncologist. Your stories on here however, do make me feel more focused and ready for the next stage. But I need to scream about something entirely different right now AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH !!! i left the hospital and started walking to collect my grandaughter from school and was looking forward to the hours walk back - a change from the 30 min on the exercise bike. But my 16 year old daughter, who hadn't even heard the news of my results decided to text me and tell me shes left home. all this because we nag her about study. I was so darn annoyed. however, as always ladies and Tony, we have to turn a negative into a positive, and as my daughter partner and two kids are about to become homeless, we can manage with them here for the next 8 weeks. Someone to help with the housework !!! But i am so cross, i feel she was selfish and it was all a bit drama queenish.

Got that off my chest ! thanks for listening now i have to just sit back and let things progress.

Love to you all

sara

Oh sara.

Life is such a black and white place when we are 16.Things seem so important when in fact they are so unimportant.I hope things turn out well for you all,remember they will grow up one day :devil:

Try not to stress too much it will all come out in the wash

Rose xxx

Oh sara.

Life is such a black and white place when we are 16.Things seem so important when in fact they are so unimportant.I hope things turn out well for you all,remember they will grow up one day :devil:

Try not to stress too much it will all come out in the wash

Rose xxx