Hi BigJean,

A very warm welcome to our forum, although I'm sorry for the reason you've joined. I hope that your results on Tuesday can help to put your mind at rest. Even if the news is not so good, it helps to know what the next moves are and puts a more positive slant on things.

I suspect that the pain in your back is consequential to your diagnosis. We always seem to think the worst and develop all sorts of additional symptoms. In most cases this seems to be due to stress.

I have lost my mum to breast cancer and, have had 2 bouts myself within the past 9 years. Waiting for results is always one of the most stressful times of a cancer journey. Try to keep yourself distracted by other pursuits and do your best to stay away from Google. The fact that you are healthy and have never smoked, should stand you in good stead with any treatment needed.

Do please keep in touch and let us know how you get on on Tuesday. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine ,

thank you for your kind words . I’m so sorry you lost your mum and you going through it twice . I am not going to let it get me down just back from a big walk with my family and I feel great . That’s the weird thing I don’t feel sick at all . 

I’ll let you know how I get on on Tuesday but I am ready to fight 

talk soon xx

Hi WL , 

great to hear from you. Sorry that you are still having issues with your wound . Hopefully it all clears up soon and you can get started . 

Hopefully it won’t be as bad next time but I’m going to ask the oncologist for stronger anti sickness drugs !! 

Thats mad I bought a wig aswell , it will be hard to see my hair go but hey it will grow back and it’s only hair!! 

Let me know how you get on and when you start . 

Talk soon 

J xxx

Hi wooly lamb

im so relieved had results from ct scan yesterday and no sign that it’s spread elsewhere apart from lymph nodes. Sobbed like a baby with relief as had convinced myself it was bad news. Masectomy and lymph node clearance on Monday so at least I feel like I’m actually doing something to try and get rid of this. 

Hope your wound clears up well hun and good luck for Tuesday with your chemo x let me know how you get on but for now take care x 

Hi Mejules,

It's great news that there is no spread elsewhere from your CT scan yesterday.

I shall be thinking of you on Monday and hope that all goes well.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi BigJean,

I am sorry to hear that you weren't too good after your chemo last Friday. If you get a chance before your appointment with the oncologist tomorrow, write down the questions that you need answers to.

I haven't had radiation, so cannot answer your question, but this is one to ask your oncologist. There are several anti-nausea medicines, so they should be able to give you something more effective.

I know that it's hard, but hang on in there. How many chemo sessions are you due to have?

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Woolylamb,

I am sorry to hear that you are having problems with your wound, but glad to hear that you are walking a bit better today. I hope that all heals up soon and that there will be no delay in starting your chemo.

You've certainly been lucky with the weather for resting in.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi jolamine 

home now masectomy and lymph node clearance done. Apart from resembling an ironing board on one side I’m doing ok x joking apart I’m a tad tender and keep forgetting I’ve got a drain but got so I remember when I feel the pain haha they warned me that some ladies say they get a trickling feeling like water down the arm after lymph node clearance I’d say it’s more like an electric current! Luckily it’s only for a short spasms but boy it hurts. Back in two weeks to see my consultant x hope you are ok x 

Hi WL

wishing you all the best today with the start of the chemo x

mejules 

Hi bigjean

how are you doing? X hope you feel better after your first few days of chemo? X 

Hi Mejules,

I am glad to hear that you have now got your mastectomy and lymph node clearance behind you. You're lucky that you only have one side like an ironing board. I had large breasts which were my pride and joy, but now I am as flat as a pancake all over the frontal area!

It's good to be home so quickly after surgery and, I hope that you don't need your drain for much longer.

Be good to yourself for the next couple of weeks!

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Wollylamb,

I wonder whether or not you started your chemo today? I hope that your wound has healed sufficiently to allow this and that you are now on your way.

Thinking of you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Wollylamb,

I wonder whether or not you started your chemo today? I hope that your wound has healed sufficiently to allow this and that you are now on your way.

Thinking of you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx