Hi, I would like to hear from anybody who had breast cancer last year, I finished all my treatment in November but still get a lot of pain in my breast, is there anybody with the same.

Hi Azalea

I had breast cancer last year - lumpectomy first then mastectomy in May - Chemo then Radiotherpy finishing just before Xmas. I think it probably depends on the Op. I had Lymph nodes removed and still get pain going from under my arm across the mastectomy scar (right side). I think what we must remember is quite a lot has happened to our bodies and it takes time to settle down. It really must depend on the type of treatment we have. I asked my GP how long it will take for me to be back to 'normal' and he said 6 months to 2 years. I know any ache or pain makes you think but I try to remember all the aches and pains I had before all this happened. Then I just took a couple of painkillers and forgot about it - now I stop and think - natural I think after what we have been through. Were you given the name of a 'breast nurse' whilst you were receiving treatment -  some-one you could contact with any queries about your treatment? Mine was good and told me that even after all treatment was finished I could still call her if I was concerned about anything. I think most breast cancer clinics are the same so perhaps you could try them - just to put your mind at rest. Others on this site have had worse or better times of it but all without doubt will help you if they can. Please try not to worry - easier said than done - check it out if you can - don't think that you might be seeing medical staff unnecessarily - they all have much experience of this - you are not the first and won't be the last to contact them with worries - they were probably heartily fed up with me calling them all the time earlier this year but they never showed it.

All the best

Jan x

Caz,

There are so many cliches that spring to mind...

You have had an amazing and tough journey over the past year. A year when you have found out who are your true friends, the ones that stand by you come what may and do not run when they see trouble coming their way.

Caz, a lesser person would have crumbled and never recovered, yes you had your moments but you are back stronger than the Caz we met a year ago.....whilst you would rather not have been on the journey you have made the most of it and have come out the other side....Good luck with your appointment at the reconstruction clinic...I am sure you will be back to let us know the next steps.

Much Love and thanks for the contributions you have made over the past year and the help and hope you have given to so many others.

Tony xxxxx

Hi Caroline,

I just wanted to drop a line and say we are all sorry here on Cancer Chat to hear that you have recently lost your mum to cancer.  It must have been a very difficult time for you but we are glad to see you are staying strong and positive.

Best wishes,
Lucie

Congratulations caz n I really hope this time you get some nice perk boobs! I'm sorry about your mum as you know on facebook, can't imagine what it's like when I'm so close to mine. Good luck with your new relationship, hope this one is all what the other wasn't! Onwards n to a better life, cheers!!

Happy birthday to you jan, cheers! Hope the aches n pains have eased for you both whilst your are on your hols. Enjoy yourselves in the heat n relax.

Had to write but not in a great place to say much. Maki, I feel for you n will encourage you on the chemo road to recovery soon. Love you all.

Love leonie xxxxxx

Hi Leonie

Haven't the steriods helped at all? I am really thinking of you and hope you will be feeling a bit better soon - you are always so supportive of others you deserve a break. Keeping everything crossed steriods will help

Jan x

Hi ti all

I didn't log in for a while but I just wanted to say huge HI to you all and wish you a lovely Saturday and Sunday and every day ....... I had my third chemo and the last of FEC last Friday and just getting better now. I keep on thinking how will I get through another 3 of T and 17 of Herceptin grrrrrrr

How is everyone? I hope you are all loving the hot weather. I took my boys to play football at 9 this morning followed by mcdonalds for lunch. Tomorrow we are off to Brixworth Park with the bikes and for a day of fun. I got my little bbq ready so if anyone is near by feel free to join us

LOTS OF LOVE TO YOU ALL

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Hi Maki,

youre nearly there babe, so keep on going, the Taxotere to me was a lot more difficult, it made my bones really sore, so take plenty of pain killers, dont wait for the pain to start, it made every bone in my body ache (this may not happen to you) but just wanted to give you a bit of warning, hopefully you wont have the same effects.

Glad youre getting out and about with your kids, hows the hair, is it starting to fall out yet? I had lodsa little scarves and hats, some really nice ones in Monsoon.

Look after yourself and hi to everyone, hope youre all well, Lee my darling we started this journey together, how are you? x

Hi colly, Leonnie, maki, Tony and all you othert lovely people

I thought I would drop a line to say hello, sorry havnt been in touch but had a lot happening.

Firstly Maki I am sure you will be fine with Taxeter I was the same as Colly with the muscle pain but like she has said take some pain killers they will certainly help. I found

The more treatments I had the morte it effected me I will keep my fingers crossed for you.

Colly long time no hear how are you doing now, I am back at work full time and just had promotion so that is good news for me. What is your news

Leonnie how are you doing mate I think about you constantly have things got any better? You are in my thoughts and hope you have enough energy to be enjoying this glorious weather get in touch soon babe xx

Caz well so glad you have been able to move forward with your life after all you have endured, I to lost my mum to cancer a few years ago but you do learn to live again as hard as it is, how is your daughter doing?

Tony how are you matey I hope you are feeling well

Well ladies and Tony bye for now

Take care love and hugs to you all

Littesis (Linda) xxxx

Linda, howdy, glad you are doing well & congratulations on the promotion, well done you! Im doing fine, been back at work since March, tho cut my hours down from 37 to 30, so a wee 3pm finish everyday is fab. Keep in touch, loadsa love Col x

Hello Maki

Ditto what Colly and Linda said about the taxotare, you will most probably be having the herceptin at same time as I did.  They will keep an eye on you for the first treatment.  The time has gone quickly since you first came on here and before you know it the chemo will be finished and then it is just the herceptin.  I know it sounds daunting but the side effects from the herceptin are nowhere near as bad as with the chemo and you will start to feel stronger after a while.  I am having my last herceptin on Thursday and it will seem strange not going to the clinic after all this time.  I have made friends with the nurses and a couple of ladies and I will miss them.  I think you are exactly where I was this time last year and sometimes I just cannot believe what has happened. Strictly Come Dancing got me through the dark nights last year!  Do you like it? I am a bit behind this year and haven't got around to watching it yet.

Colly and Linda nice to hear your news and that life is getting back to normal - well you know what I mean.

Hello to all the other ladies and Tony - hope you are well and enjoying this fantastic weather!  I have heard from 3 different people though that we are supposed to be having snow by end of October!!  

Take care all

Anne

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Hello all,

Just checking in so that you know all is okay in my camp....suffering a bit with nuclear diarrhoea but other than that all is okay...cant complain...saying that I just did LOL

Much Love

Tony xxxxxx

Hello all,

Just checking in so that you know all is okay in my camp....suffering a bit with nuclear diarrhoea but other than that all is okay...cant complain...saying that I just did LOL

Much Love

Tony xxxxxx

You complain away Tony. Our dear friend Hayley lost her three year battle with breast cancer a couple of weeks back. I keep going though, campaigning, fundraising and supporting. I must admit to almost throwing in the towel when we lost Hayley but I have been persuaded to keep plugging away.

You take care.RD

Hey everyone,  so much seems to have happened since i was last here, some good, some not so good. I often think about all the wonderful people i have met and had guide me through this journey and hey presto, when i sign in, you are all here.  The weather has been great, and i sat out for a while reading yesterday, but i felt a bit odd wearing a bra type top - i wondered about sunburn, but hey i was okay so i was pleased that i could enjoy the sun in short bursts.  love to you all .... sara xxx

Hi everyone

I'm sorry I haven't post for a while, I'm struggling with everything at the mo. I took steroids for two weeks but didn't feel any better for it n really don't like the dreaded 'roids! Remembered the muscle one, it's fibromyalgia. As I understand, people don't recover but do have periods of being better. A life of pain n fatigue does not give me much joy for the future. I'm housebound n miserable. N I've lost my fight. Need to find it again. I cried less when they told me I had cancer! Mad ey. Sorry to be so down, at least I haven't got cancer again. Jons been great, he does everything n my mum helps when he's at work. I just can't find any energy n I want my life back. Just thought I'd get better like you other ladies. It's hard to deal with. Maki I feel for you love going through all this. Jan n Linda thanks for thinking of me.

Love to you all n hope to be more positive soon. Xxxxxxx

Hi All girlies and Tony but especially Lonie

hope u r all ok . I am doing ok have check up on 20th (thats my 20th wedding anniversary )I am working (and playing hard )but still get so knackered !!!! my knee is more of problem but i cant face yet another op yet I will see consultant after christmas but I am well.

I love bein able to see how some of u doing on facebook.you lot need to remember what special lot u r !!

Lonie I hate to think of you feeling so low , i expect u have researched fibromyalgia . uk fibromyalgia website gives local support groups ,not sure if u fancy that but ???help . I know it must be so frustrating but you are such a fab person you can do this !!I know u can xxxx positive vibes coming your way . Have u spoken to anyone about any actual physical help u can get ie with housework etc..  at least that way you Jon and kids could get some r&r x I wish i had a majgic wand to make u all better !! darlin u have my details u know where I am if u need a chat xxxxx

big hugs to alll love NInaxxx

Looks like this thread is back to normal! Lots of love to you all. Xxxxxx

hi thanks to dizzie who replied to me about gp. I went this morning and she is not worried she thinks its the tail end of flu. I hope I won't be needing your help again but you were there for me. You asked what I teach. I teach Maths in a Secondary school in Coventry. Its hard work but I enjoy it.

Hi Lonie, Ladies and Tony

Lonie so glad to hear from you, hope you are feeling better in yourself.

I now have that private messaging set up so Bonjovi could you confirm what was being said yesterday to me as I am sure we are all on the right lines.

Had a day off work today oh what joy it was mind you back tomorrow and what a week ahead I have, mind you shouldnt moan should I

Keep in touch all you lovely people

Hugs and kisses

Littlesis (Linda) 

Hi Bfield,

Glad your GP was able to reassure you...keep an eye on things though and make sure you go back if you're unsure.

Maths is a hard subject to teach - no wonder you were feeling under the weather

Dizzie