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**t*a*m*o*x*i*f*e*n** number 14

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MaryAnnSingleton · 05/10/2011 18:19

here we go !

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MaryAnnSingleton · 25/10/2011 07:51

yay for last rads pink !
and am glad you haven't long to wait 14k -well done for getting through the biopsy.
Had a lovely day yesterday- smee was right,the weather was glorious. Ds in his element,photographing everything ! We walked miles and my hip hurts like mad-I slept really badly,partly hyped up by day out and then watching the mummified man programme and because my hip hurt all night.
The Grayson Perry exhibition was fabulous- highly recommend a visit !
Walked to Covent G afterwards and had yummy early supper at Wahaca -a restoring margarita went down very well.

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MaryAnnSingleton · 25/10/2011 07:52

lots of good luck for herceptin today amber - I hope you were decently covered in the background Grin

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topsyturner · 25/10/2011 08:02

butterflies another one here who has not heard of a mammotone before . But I am sending you hugs because you sound like the nerves have set in . Keep yourself occupied for the next couple of days .

Morning amber . Good luck for today . I will be interested to hear your experience of Herceptin as I have that on my treatment plan for the future . My Onc said I would have to have the first one in hospital to check for reactions , but after that the district nurses will do them at home for me !

I don't feel too well today . Was feeling sicky yesterday , and it has carried on this morning . Think I might head back to bed once the DC have left for school .

Chemo tomorrow , number 6 !
Must say I am feeling a little strange about it . I feel like I should be rejoicing as it is my last one . But a little part of me is feeling uneasy as it brings me one step closer to my unknown (medical) future . Means I have to start facing new CT scans and the dreaded waiting for results again .
Will be having my next CT mid November , and my results appointment is 28th November .
Then (if they are happy with that scan) it's a CT every 3 months . Feels like I will be living underneath a big fecking black cloud . I t might almost be a relief when they say it's time for more treatment .

< slaps self hard and tells self to get a grip , you have got through so far , you will get through the rest >

amberlight · 25/10/2011 08:05

Hug for you too then Topsy...anyone else for one?

(Yes, I was dressed for the TV crews, thankfully!!)

l4k · 25/10/2011 08:35

topsy-I'm not sure I'm qualified to answer but just wanted to say that if you are still functioning with daily tasks and just home life while having chemo,then I think you are doing bloody fantastic ! My youngish aunt(in law) had chemo this summer and it really knocked her that she couldn't do everything she usually does.I think that ,sadly she's in the same position as you with regards to ongoing treatment but she is regaining her strength (and hair) and remains in a (mostly) positive frame of mind.
I feel for you that you have to keep going through the anxiety and stress of tests and results Sad and 3 months is not long between scans.I suppose the thing to do would be to try and put it out of your mind once the results are in each time.
I have some other health concerns and I know from that, that it's amazing what can become normal and you can sort of get used to things that were once shocking and horrifying.I'm not sure if this would apply for you and god knows you wouldn't want to get used to constant worry .
I hope I haven't said too much,after all,we haven't known each other longSmile
The point is,you seem to be coping wonderfully well x
now I'll shut up x

topsyturner · 25/10/2011 09:19

OH MY GOD !!!

Have just had phonecall from my Oncologist .
They have decided that my last CT results were so good that I am now a candidate for radiotherapy !!!

This is such a big deal as they previously thought that my lung secondaries were too advanced for radiotherapy to be of any use .

I should be starting rads in 4/6 weeks .

You cannot believe how much that phone call has cheered me up this morning , I am actually crying whilst I am typing - with happiness Grin

topsyturner · 25/10/2011 09:20

PS - 14k you have no need to shut up . That was a lovely post !

butterfliesinmytummy · 25/10/2011 09:30

Topsy, so pleased for you! Hope you're feeling a little better in yourself too. Thank you for the hugs ... sending some back to you!

Amber, I think it was just what you said - wire inserted under mammogram, followed by biopsy under GA - it just has a different name here. Glad to hear you were cheerful by the evening - I hope to be hime by the kids' bedtime. Hope your day-long hospital experience isn't too draining.

MAS - your day sounds fab - I do miss London!

Feeling a bit more perky now - such an emotional roller coaster! Enjouy your day x

MaryAnnSingleton · 25/10/2011 09:47

fabulous news topsy -yay and triple yay !!!!

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MaryAnnSingleton · 25/10/2011 09:49

am starting us a new thread as this is very nearly fuil !!!

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