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posted by Sunny
17 June 2013

Breast cancer rash

Last reply: 25 June 2013 22:39
Hi, I wonder if anyone can help. I finished chemo for Breast cancer (fmc) 3 weeks ago. I now have a rash of red spots on the sole of my foot and wonder could it be chemo related and should I ask the chemo nurses or should I go to the gp. And does it sound familiar to any one Thanks Sunny
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posted by bettersoon
25 July 2013

Hair growing back on Taxol?

Last reply: 29 July 2013 14:18
Hi All, I had 4x sessions of AC and then went onto weekly taxol.... I've completed 4 out of 12 (more tomorrow!). My hair started to show signs of growing back just after the final AC and it's gotten stronger in the past 2 weeks.... My question is... Is it here to stay? Will it fall out again before the end of taxol etc? I'm afraid to get excited at all! Thoughts appreciated as always
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posted by Bizzybee
29 July 2013

chemo mascetomy plus radiotherapy!!!!!

Last reply: 31 July 2013 13:24
Hi all I am almost half way through my chemo and the more i'm reading the more i'm realising that not many people have all three treatments. I was very positive about all this when I started my treatment but now doubts are starting to creep in - maybe its the medication or maybe I should stay away from the internet but I'm just wondering if anybody else has had all three. I'm just starting to worry that this is a lot worse than I thought and half afraid to ask in case I dont like the answer. Its nice to hear from other people who are going through it as well because as well meaning other people are I thing only others in the same boat really understand. ok maybe im just feeling sorry for myself at the moment but would really like to hear something positive. Bizzybee
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posted by Catherine1964
31 July 2013

Unscented moisturisers

Last reply: 01 August 2013 17:06
Hello all, I'm afraid I am new to this rather odd club of ours... I self diagnosed a lump in my right breast in late May, had lumpectomy and 2 nodes biopsy/removal in late June, the tumour was grade 1, ER +, and the nodes clear. It looks like I am one of hte very lucky ones who may even escape chemo - I am just awaiting oncotyping test to confirm, but the med team are optimistic, and thus far all their predictions have come through. I am blessed with very good health and fitness, and back running after surgery (albeit gently) as of the last couple of days. Whehey! A little more normalcy creeping in. Anyway, I will more than likely be looking at radio therapy from late Aug/early Sept, plus Tamoxifen for 5 years. My radiologist + the literature I read appear quite paranoid about skin care around radiotherapy. I am exploring suitable unscented moisturisers, and am currently using e45 to massage my scars. However if I am to slather myself in the stuff a few times a day during radio therapy, it feels a little too greasy for my liking. Has anyone any alternative they like? I have been told about Aveeno moisturiser - any thoughts? Just a random thought: I absolutely understand the value of this type of forum, but I made the mistake of reading a little of the recent exchanges about the "joys" of Tamoxifen. I stopped reading after 5 minutes. I think I'll take my chances on the side effects, rather than stress out in advance at what might, or might not, be TIA, and the very best to all, whether your day today is good or bad. Catherine
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posted by Kathleen
22 June 2013

Shaving underarms after breast surgery - recommendations?

Last reply: 24 June 2013 21:55
Hi, I've been using an electric razor as recommended to shave under my arms after breast surgery. I had to buy a new electric razor a few years ago. Compared to my old one which was great, I have to be very careful to avoid letting it irritate my skin. Nor does it do a clean job of shaving. I definitely need a new one now but I don't want to invest in another scratchy razor. I know we cannot advertise any products here, but if anyone has a good electric razor to recommend by pm, I'd appreciate it. Thanks Kath
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posted by mlnecraft
24 June 2013

chemo finished

Last reply: 04 July 2013 12:36
I haven't posted in ages ,I read the nposts when no have a question and I always find my answers in them .I finished my chemo last Tuesday ,yippie ,so delighted its over,have a mammogram on Friday but no MRI ,when I first got diagnosed the tumor only showed up as 2cm with the mammogram ,when in fact it was 7cm when they did an MRI .is it normal just to have the mammogram at this stage ,I am in James .thank you
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posted by Resolute
24 June 2013

Tamoxifen and tiredness

Last reply: 04 July 2013 12:29
Hi everyone! I'm wondering if anyone out there is on Tamoxifen and has/is suffering extreme tiredness?? I only started taking it a week ago and I am totally 'zonked' by afternoon I am currently taking it after lunch and wonder if the time you take it at is relevant?? On the plus side I don't seem to have any other SEs
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posted by Superwhy
25 June 2013

My son has got chicken pox

Last reply: 26 June 2013 20:35
I had my last chemo yesterday. I just put my son into the shower and he has what looks to me to be chicke pox. I have had it. But do I need to be worried about anything. Can I get shingles..
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posted by bettersoon
26 June 2013

Curious about fertility options on offer...

Last reply: 27 June 2013 18:46
Hi All, Just thinking in hindsight about my choices, decisions & options.... I was 33 with no kids when diagnosed at beginning of this year. I was offered options varying from egg & ovarian tissue feeezing to IVF in the UK. Wondering what is available to Irish women in hospitals here? I count myself very lucky but in booklets I've read they seem to suggest that there's little more than moral support offered. Does it depend whether or not you're a public/private patient? Would love to hear your thoughts! xx
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posted by Neadi
27 June 2013

Last radio

Last reply: 08 July 2013 13:59
9 months to the day, I am heading into my last radiotherapy. I feel a bit strange to tell the truth, almost like the chapter is over, but is the book fully finished?? Anyway, all I can say is that I genuinely never thought I would get to this date last September. Those still in the middle of the storm- you do get out the other side! Xxx
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