Hi pippin and a warm welcome to the thread....there are some lovely people on here  and now we have you too :-)

You have done fabulous me dear...may not feel it but... the hardest bit is under your belt. Just know how u r feeling is totally normal. Look after yourself and rest when u need. No right or wrong way to deal with the blow you have been dealt. Do what is best for u nd yrs. I know it’s hard but try to look on this “wait” time as down time from everything hosp. The cancer is out now...even I can see the light at the end of your tunnel.

letrozole... been on it a yr now. In the beginning I had 2 wks where I felt 90 and ached all over then i woke up one morning nd well u talk... it had gone and I was back to normal. Mind u I did also get really bad night sweats .... again this has dissipated but still have the odd night. I was told I might get side effects but they often clear up in the first few wks so try t work through them ....I did and they did :-) I took my meds at 9pm cos I’d read somewhere it helped- don’t know if it did but still take them late. Everyone is different and some needed to change to another medication so play it by ear and know u have options.

radiotherapy......start slapping that moisturiser on now in prep. Others will hopefully drop by nd tell u their regime...mine I used aveeno in the lead up to RT then my hosp supplied QV cream ( not all hosps do this)...post RT I finished off the QV cream then went back to the aveeno ( your skin will continue to “cook” for a couple of wks post RT). My skin was fine it got a tanned look to it .....remember everyone is different.

so.... good luck for Tuesday. Do things u like or fancy till then. Ask away anything u need ..... lots of been there done thats or I too am at that point to chip in and help. 

U are not alone we are here if u want or need us.....or to just shoot the breeze  :-)

take care lass x

Hi Sandra 

Thank you for your warm welcome and all the encouragement and for sharing your experiences with it all x 

I dont feel quite so alone now, it’s weird that everything else goes on as normal but my life is suddenly taking a different unexpected route. Getting used to this new way of life a little bit but it’s hard to not ‘do’ especially when you are a ‘doer’ but I expect it will come back in time....hope so! 

Thats very reassuring for me that you said the hardest part is under my belt, I didn’t think of it like that and will jolly along to the hospital this afternoon with that thought :) thank you x

The good......sunny day and goldfinches galore in the garden!

the bad...... tummy wobble about hospital this afternoon and scary thoughts of them poking the sore bits

Ah dizzel good to hear from you. It’s a relief to know you are on meds for the infection and back on treatment ️

Of course u are on the emotional seesaw we all would b. 

Take each day as it comes lass. Remind yourself of how relationships of old do not matter now..... you just need to allow yourself time. We are always here for u. 

Keep posting cos we worry and care ️ Sending my mam hugs x

Lol dragonfly...know the feeling ;-)

how you doing? Am I right in thinking you have an appointment soon? Oooo nd everything lol x

Hi cornish

just wanted to say been thinking of you all. Hope you nd yours are holding up well. Don’t forget to look after yourself too. 

Shoulder squeeze from me....take care lass x

Hey Dizzle so good to hear from you and thrilled you are getting back on track.

You will have good and bad days but I have to say that if this is how Jamie behaves he would not be a good support for you at the moment.

Concentrate on yourself as they say ‘you are worth it’!

And keep in touch because we all care about you xxx

Hi, yes have an appointment with specialist on 15th to discuss biopsy before Christmas and see how it is going with the Anastrozole. Also waiting for an appointment with the oncologist who wants to discuss additional treatment apparently. Not sure what that means.

Hi dragonfly 

not too long to wait for the 15th. After starting my meds I had a 6 wk meeting with consultant then a 6 month nd I’m back in April which is another 6 month. He asks how I’m getting on with meds and I also get an examination.

When u are there ask why u are back to see oncologist etc. Mind you when I asked my consultant what treatment did he think the oncologist would be advising he said ... he knew nothing of the dark arts of oncology so best to wait till I see them lol... 

Keep up with the you time for now. Rest if you need - kick up ya heels if u fancy :-) the 15th is the next step then That’s another step out the way. 

Any plans for today.... my signature position became lie in garden or conservatory with glass of wine nd book .... kinda how I envisioned retirement would be... minus the cancer tho. Have a good day lass x

Morning peeps 

wanna check in dizzel?.... remember we are are here for everyone’s good and bad so whatever yours is today we are here ️

Just wondering how our chemo ladies are doing? 

The bad :- I wrote 2 reviews on items I bought nd they have both been rejected as not conforming to guidelines lol.

I was fair glowing about the items but..did slate the customer service side. 1st review I ended by saying it took 3 visits and 4 wks for money to b credited to my account for items returned ... well it was a fact (  just not processing it right).

Nd 2nd well might have overstepped a bit erm may have partook in some wine beforehand :-0 ....have a read...”ordered on line to pick up at local shop. Love love love both items I collected. Sooo comfortable and stylish, highly recommend, quality buy.  Staff at shop however... oh dear.... always feels like the shop scene from pretty woman when I collect. I do not know them personally....they need to get over their belief in their own self importance when dealing with paying customers” Again ... fact but hey ho  lol. 3 rd review for something else been accepted ... item nd experience top notch ... and... it’s the only one entered into a draw for a £500 vouch lol would b cracking if I won heh heh... tho not holding breath ;-)

good :- worth spending time writing reviews 1 third success rate ha ha . 

Have a goodin peeps x

Hey ladies. Greetings from cold Calgary!

Not adjusted to times so have hardly slept. Dizzle I am very glad you're taking steps to take of you - that is very important. Like Sandra and others said - we are right here with you. It is what it is and I can say that having cancer cleanses the negativity from our lives and when you get through this and look back you will see it was what was best for you. I would urge you to please talk to someone and continue to do so. You got this!

Hope all you ladies are keep well and the 3 weeks will whizz by. Just please listen to your body. I've learned one thing thru this and that is to put my needs first no matter what and ask for help when really need it.

So all you sexy mamas out there - soldier on coz you're doing amazingly well. Take it easy.xx

Keep your fingers crossed for me ladies.... Got an interview for a new post tomorrow in dementia outreach team  as a nurse specialist. Would be lovely post with plenty of time to spend with clients and only Monday to Friday!!!!

Interview is quite thorough, with group work and one to ones with panel. 

Love to all xx

Good luck Warrior. Be thinking of you.

Sundial

Good luck Warrior. Be thinking of you.

Sundial