Hi, the same thing happened to me. It’s a really scary time but I had surgery 4 weeks ago to get rid of the cancer and I’m waiting for an appointment to start radiotherapy which will be 12 weeks from surgery.

Can I ask stupid question. What sort of clothes did you wear for the first few weeks? Could you lift your arm to put T-shirts on or is there something easier to wear. Can you still function with daily tasks-bathroom eyc

Sorry jolamine

I think I saw someone suggesting using hand sanitizer to remove the pen marks, that worked for me. Sorry to hear you were sick. I discussed that with the anaesthetist as I had been sick after general anaesthetic previously. She gave me something to reduce the risk - I think she said from about 30% to 3%. I still vomited once at home on the first evening but thankfully felt immediately well again afterwards.

Glad you have had your op! Sorry you have been unwell with sickness! I’m have my op on 12th, but I have now tested positive for mrsa as my op pres *** and waiting AB’s.   Has anyone else had this issue x

Hi Mummymartin,

I am glad that your operation is now behind you, but sorry to hear  that you have been so sick following the anaesthetic. I used surgical spirit to remove the arrow marks.

I hope that you have a speedy recovery.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. Remember that we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Judyknitabob,

Fortunately, when my bones were tested, I was told that I didn't need to take Fosamax. Why are you reluctant to take it?

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi BF1,

It sounds as if you are recovering well after your surgery, which is good. I had a double mastectomy 14 years ago and remain flat. I have different prostheses for different activities and they work well.

I am glad to hear that you are coping well with your Sloggis now. When are you hoping to get your post-op results?

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. Remember that we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Kaz,

I have heard of people getting MRSA before their op. I hope that the antibiotics work quickly and that you can still have your surgery.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. Remember that we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Results from surgery were good, clear margins and size & grade of tumours hasn’t changed. Micrometastases in lymph nodes but that seems to be considered almost the same as clear lymph nodes. Awaiting oncotype results & discussion with oncologist on next steps.

Hi BF1,

I am delighted to hear that your margins were clear and that there were no other changes. Oncotype results always take a little longer to come back - let's hope that these are good too! It gets easier once you know what treatment lies ahead, so I hope that your chat with the Oncologist goes well.

Please keep us updated.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Too many side effects I’ve researched quite a bit as you do so trying a more natural way at the moment glad   your bones are good I suspect you are probably much younger than me If my bones don’t improve I may have to take it having a discussion with my go on Friday is there anyone on here who is taking fosamax 

Too many side effects I’ve researched quite a bit as you do so trying a more natural way at the moment glad   your bones are good I suspect you are probably much younger than me If my bones don’t improve I may have to take it having a discussion with my go on Friday is there anyone on here who is taking fosamax 

Hi Judithknitabob,

I don't know what age you are. I am 75. Write down any questions you have for your GP before Friday and take this with you. Unfortunately, most cancer treatments carry side-effects, although not everyone is afflicted by them. There are a number of people on this site who are taking/have taken Fosamax. If you write a new post under this heading, you may find that some of them will respond to you.

My thoughts were that I could put up with a few side-effects, if they prevented the cancer from growing. So far, this has worked for me, as I am now 14 years down the line from my first diagnosis and had a second diagnosis, the following year.

I hope that you manage to have a helpful discussion with your GP. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx