Thanks Rileyroo 

Worth knowing.

My RT will b the same trust but at a different hospital to the one I’ve been going to. I hope they are as good.

I think they ink mark up at mine as well but I will ask about the ultraviolet ones (worth the ask) Think they offer to remove them after if wanted. Cos that’s just what we want - to add another procedure on at the end!

Oh well back to my new mantra- means to an end 

Take care x

Mine won't take them off, didn't care when I said I was going to have that done. I've found somewhere that offers the service free so will probably go there afterwards. Was really hacked off about it to be honest. As you said, who wants another procedure?  I know some people think these marks are some kind of badge of honour but not me. 

Hey ladies have been thru the CT scan, tattoos and rad. The tattoos do disappear after a few months. I cannot fault the team at cancer centre I had rad at. I will be honest I was very anxious every single time. I had rad every day for 6 weeks. One step at a time. Recover from op. The exercises do get easier and I still do them. Try not to worry too much - i know easier said than done. Take it easy.

Morning jbains 

Thank you for keeping me grounded... again bless :-)

I’ve done my morning exercises(not half pulled yesterday) but..felt bit better today already. 

I woke up this morning on my side! Must have turned in my sleep nd it didn’t wake me  with pain like last time yeahhh.

have a good day ladies.

take care 

Sandra x

I know it's very frustrating but the one thing I still find hard is the changes to my life. I was an extremely active and ambitious woman. I do a bit of something physical and I am exhausted! I have to take the day after gym as a rest day. Guess I'm on a bit of a downer since Friday so pls excuse me. The exercises do really help which is why i still do them. Sore arm and sore breast is still there so am now just used to it. I know am very fortunate in being detected early and all that but being in pain and tired constantly does drag me down. I decided against working (dunno if you recall was going to temp). I think I need to start with part time and see how i go. Got my nails done today so smile when i look at my hands! There's always a plus somewhere!

Guess I was one of the lucky ones. Restructure at work and I was in middle of consultations when i was diagnosed. Suppose it worked out for the best as I had no other worry but to get through this. I was made redundant so had a double whammy to deal with but I'm alive and recovering - albeit very slowly! Do a bit more physical things around the house and when you're out and about. If you can manage it guess a staggered return to work - if that's what you want. I have been working since i was 15 yrs old and am now 50 so I decided to not work for a year but as I've always worked I want to now go back but know that physically I won't be able to run my house and work. It's a really tough decision and I hope it works out best for you.