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Hi there Diagnosed end of jan, grade 2 lobular, just finished 3 months on hormones to try to shrink tumour. It was a chunky 7cm, now 5cm, they told me yesterday they not happy with the amount of shrinkage so far, so am off tamoxifen from today. They having a meeting about me Thursday and I have two options going forward. a) Full masectomy immediately followed by chemo, and eventually radiation. b) Chemo first, then we see if any more shrinkage, then surgery (possibly - probably- still masectomy but may be less) and then radiation. My first thought was go for the surgery first, but now I'm not sure. If they recommend one over the other, then I'll go with them but would be interested to hear anyone's thoughts. thanks

I want to start juicing, starting chemo soon and feel the need to be as 'healthy' as I possibly can, already trying to do my 5 a day and cut out processed stuff. Anyone doing it, do I have to fork out for an expensive 'juicer' or can I just use an old blender?? What do people drink, fruits, veggies? All advice welcome please xx

Hi everyone Need some advice and i am not too sure if you can offer any but dont know who else to ask..... 78year old woman in otherwise good health diagnosed with breast cancer last friday. It seems to be in the late stages (or at least not early stages) and it has been detected in her lymph nodes. She is having more tests tomorrow to see if it has gone further. 1: if it hasnt. What would the plan be , just take the breast and the lymph nodes? maybe some radiotherapy? 2: if it has spread further . Realistically how much longer can she be kept comfortable ? i would REEAALLYY appreciate some advice. ( she is back to the doctors on friday 13/5.) G

Hi evereyone, was told last week that I will soon be starting radio therapy. the hosp staff have given me information but I dont know what to expect. Is the tirdness as bad as the chemo? I would be delighted to get any info. Sunflower

Hi Been told I am going to start neo adjuvant chemotherapy, thought I'd be going in straight away but apparently there's a few weeks to wait. I'm in Cork. Is this the norm? I feel very impatient, want to get started to get the darn thing gone. I was on Tamoxifen but have stopped that now on doc's orders as you can't do both together. They said they're very busy and will be in touch within two to three weeks. Anyone else have to wait??

What are ye doing/been given for nausea? I had dreadful nausea with my third round of chemo. Even though I've only 1 (tg!) to go I don't relish the thought of the nausea again. Tia

Hi everyone! I started 4 x AC 2 weeks ago, going back in tomorrow for my next regimen but this morning I noticed lots of my pubic hair coming out when I was drying myself after my shower. Then, out of pure curiosity I gave the bit of stubble on my underarm hair a tug and they came out easily as well. My scalp feels sore, like as if I had my hair tied up very tight all day but only when I run my fingers through my hair. If the truth be told, I'm delighted all the extra unwanted hair is coming out as I am just sick of Veeting so I hope it continues Does this sound familar to anyone and any tricks of the trade? (I already got my hair cut up short when I was initially diagnosed, just so my little angels would be used to be with short hair, progressing to no hair.) Also, any suggestions as to how to deal with my children if they lose the plot if/when my hair goes entirely? I have a wig ordered and a bandana at the ready but they have already told me that they don't want me to have no hair....

I've just had my last chemo (yesterday) . I'm meeting with the medical oncologist next week to discuss going on Tamoxifen. Are they're any questions I should be asking?

It was a year yesterday since my breast cancer diagnosis. In that time, I've had a mastectomy, attended my daughter's graduation in Edinburgh, moved house, started building another house, my husband had a heart attack, another daughter got engaged (& is planning to get married in oct- hope we're back in the house!), had scans, chemo, r/t, lost hair (but not hope), check ups, annual mammogram... followed by a call back for magnification, followed by the news that there is suspected dcis in other breast. Biopsy coming up on wed, results a week later. Looks like this year is just going to keep on going on...

Hi gals, just looking for some advice;maybe i'm fussing- but still; I had an axillary clearance 4 weeks ago on one side, and though I've been doing my physio exercises religiously, I still can't raise my arm above shoulder height. I mean when when i stretch it out at right angles as if i'm on a cross, I can't raise it any further. (I can raise it above my head when i clasp my hands in front of me). The pain only diminished in the last few days though there's still a lot of tenderness, tightness, funny nerves and numbness (but i think that's normal). I had a lumpectomy 8 weeks ago and had brilliant arm mobility within two weeks. Any idea if I should be concerned about this lack of mobility four weeks on ? I normally have good stretchiness! x to all