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The marathon continues, but I can't believe I only have 1 to go. So to all those starting off- it us a rocky road, and it does get a bit harder with each blast, but there are good times too, and the finish line gets closer all the time!!! Only 1 more.......

[color=#8000FF:b7sy0so4]Hi all....another question. Had 4 x AC then 12 x Taxol chemotherapy. Finished a few weeks now and in middle of radiotherapy. Had menopause symptoms big time with moods, hot flushes etc. On Saturday,Sunday however, I felt very premenstrual and lo and behold it was that. I've been told periods can return but then when I go on Tomexifen in another few weeks I'll probably go back to menopause again????? The joys![/color:b7sy0so4]

Found out yesterday that I won't be needing chemo so I can ask for my reconstruction referral to be out in. After research I'd really like the diep reconstruction if I was a candidate for it. Can anyone tell me please where they got theirs done and by whom. I know they do it in Beaumont but is it done elsewhere? If anyone has some recommendations about their own reconstruction diep or not I'd also love to hear them. One last thing, did u have it done on the public or private system? I have health insurance but they won't tell me if its covered without a procedure code. Anyone have theirs done using their health ins or is it even covered? Thanks xx

Hi, not the worse part of chemo but I am already dying to taste food properly again and am only on day 10 of first cycle. Would be something to look forward to next weekend if normal taste resumed before cycle no 2?. What normally happens during each cycle or does metallic taste laste for all the treatment period? And any top tips for dealing with it please ? Thanks LL?

Hi, Since starting Tamoxifen I have developed several small dry patches on my skin. The skin is red but not broken, though sometimes it cracks. I have tried just about everything I can think of, but the skin never heals fully once this dryness sets in and I am getting more of them as time goes by. My dermatologist wants to burn them but three of them are on my arm on the lumpectomy side so I am very reluctant to do anything on that side that might trigger lymphodema. Have any of you ladies had this problem, and have you found a solution? Kath

Hi Just wondering did anyone get advise on removing coil (with hormone)I know you can't mention names .oncologist said it was fine to leave it there as it had a low dose hormone in it. But was back for check in breast care and doctor said to get it removed I'm finished all treatment. I had lumpectomy followed by radiotherapy and tamoxifen for 5years Liz

I have started chemo. Going in for 3rd on next week. I am wondering did everyone lose there eyebrows. If u did what did u do if u lost them. Also what stay did u lose them.

Hi folks I am having my mascetomy/recon/lymp node removals next Tuesday. Can you please share with me your recovery time. How sore are you after. Someone said I wouldnt be able to drive for a few weeks is this correct? I never realised I wouldnt be able to drive OMG how am I gonna stay in all the time? When people say sore like are you laid up in bed for a week or two? THanks in advance girls

Hi guys I've had 5 chemos, and I have to admit the last one has knocked the stuffing outta me. I'm going into what should be my "good week" but still feel really tired and just drained. Is this normal? It's just by this stage I thought I'd be feeling somewhat normal- not able for climbing mountains, but just not feeling so tired all the time!! Is there anything I can do or take to elieveiate the tiredness?? Thanks a million Xx

Know red areas to be expected with radiation treatment but wasn't aware you could get a red area on the back too as I have. Sort of expected it to be around the breast area being treated. Coping well with the skin regime though and find using e45 during the day and emulsfying cream at night is keeping skin pretty okay.