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Weary Bex - stash of M&S goodies but stir fry and

Weary Bex - stash of M&S goodies but stir fry and one yum yum hit the spot.

Today: I had a rash on my (no longer) cleavage, some nodules/lot of pain on right shoulder plus significant lymphedema. Got to see oncologist today - and yes - all this is suspicious - likely skin mets. Now need a biopsy to see if tumour has mutated again, and yet another CT scan. Only on second cycle of Capecitabine and might already have to change treatment. So a big Wednesday wobble.

Have a Secondary BCN and we had a helpful chat - tonight will be duvet, TV - and was able to buy Percy Pigs at hospital so may have those. Hopefully blog it out tomorrow... thanks for messages, though may go off comms til morning ...

#BusyLivingWithMets #IAmThe31

It’s #WaitingRoomFeet 4 - pharmacy for capecitab

It’s #WaitingRoomFeet 4 - pharmacy for capecitabine round 2 ... #BusyLivingWithMets

#WaitingRoomFeet 3 - chatting to @macmillancancer

#WaitingRoomFeet 3 - chatting to @macmillancancer nurse,awaiting oncologist...

#WaitingRoomFeet 2 - bloods #BusyLivingWithMets

#WaitingRoomFeet 2 - bloods #BusyLivingWithMets

#WaitingRoomFeet 1 - lymphedema sleeve check. #Bus

#WaitingRoomFeet 1 - lymphedema sleeve check. #BusyLivingWithMets

Today’s #OpinionMinute - in the 21st century - w

Today’s #OpinionMinute - in the 21st century - what’s with the 8am GP race for appointments thing?! #BusyLivingWithMets #VaccineTime

Today’s #OpinionMinute - shocked by 100,000 dead

Today’s #OpinionMinute - shocked by 100,000 dead - but also about the impact on #Cancer services. Terrifying when #IAmThe31

Good night tout le monde. Bed fixed, lunch with An

Good night tout le monde. Bed fixed, lunch with Andrew, returns made to post office, done some work on website ready for transition to new site. #BusyLivingWithMets

Today’s random #OpinionMinute - Manchester - doe

Today’s random #OpinionMinute - Manchester - does it rain a lot? What do you think?

Posted @withregram • @tickingoffbreastcancer For

Posted @withregram • @tickingoffbreastcancer For some people, an important part of the process when considering breast surgery options, is to read about other people’s experiences and talk to others who’ve been through it.

One of the key things to remember when hearing about other people’s experiences, is that everyone is different. For example, the location, stage and grade of tumours are different, the personal preferences of surgeons are different, the procedures on offer at different hospitals can be different and the objectives/preferences of the patient will be different.

Having said that, there are plenty of places where you can hear about the experiences of other women.

* @breastcancernow have a service where you can talk to someone who has been through surgery. They also publish personal stories on their website. Link in bio for recent account of surgery from Carly.

*Lots of women have set up their own blogs where they write about their experience. Two super helpful articles that will be of interest are:
1. @drbexl blog post on things she wishes she’d know before her mastectomy (link in bio),
2. @emily.jane.jones blog about having a lumpectomy (link in bio)

*The private forums and Facebook groups are also excellent places to look for insight from people who’ve been through surgery (E.g. @ybcn_uk , @mastectomynetwork @flatfriendsuk and Breast Cancer Support U.K. on Facebook). You just need to do a search for mastectomy on Facebook and it brings up loads of closed private groups.

I also know that there are plenty of people on social media who are happy to chat about their experience - don’t hesitate to comment on their posts and start up a conversation.

Does anyone have any favourite groups/blogs that they can recommend for women who are waiting for surgery/undergoing surgery?

#cancer #breastcancer #mastectomy #lumpectomy #breastcancersurgery #surgery #breastreconstruction #breastcancercare #breastcancercommunity #cancercare #breastcancermentalhealth #breastcancerbook #breastcancerawareness #cancer #cancercare #writingaboutcancer #cancerwriting #chemotherapy #radiotherapy #cancersupport #cancertreatment #cancercommunity #breastcancerresear

After a quick chat with @findmystyle - made it rou

After a quick chat with @findmystyle - made it round the block - before home to Macaroni Cheese! #BusyLivingWithMets

Watching @bbcsop with @andrewgraystone whilst he’s on it! Talking about faith, hope and mischief ...

Today’s random #OpinionMinute re macaroni cheese

Today’s random #OpinionMinute re macaroni cheese! Meant also to say that a little bit of mustard makes taste amazing! #BusyLivingWithMets

Thanks Jane for cooking, folding clothes, massage

Thanks Jane for cooking, folding clothes, massage - but mostly your company!! #BusyLivingWithMets

Today’s #OpinionMinute on the value of frozen ve

Today’s #OpinionMinute on the value of frozen vegetables #BusyLivingWithMets

Well we did a tiny walk. .. my breathing is atroci

Well we did a tiny walk. .. my breathing is atrocious. Lots of pain still tho be king some more morphine seems to have helped! Got caught in hail! Sleeve thought was doing better but nope - it’s rolled again! Learning curve... #BusyLivingWithMets

Who has got more energy left after this evening. I

Who has got more energy left after this evening. I am feeling mentally fulfilled after being joined by many people dropping in/out of my #BexParty ... much later heading to bed than usual but worth it! Thanks peeps ... and I think it’ll be morning before I get to messages. #BusyLivingWithMets

Today’s #OpinionMinute - is it a generational or

Today’s #OpinionMinute - is it a generational or a personality thing to want planned appts for everything? #BusyLivingWithMets

Went for SD walk after getting own sleeve on today

Went for SD walk after getting own sleeve on today - then @geekdadgamer book has turned up - I have a little contribution in it.

Today’s random #OpinionMinute - mostly about Bid

Today’s random #OpinionMinute - mostly about Biden inauguration- after a bit of a rant about flooding. #BusyLivingWithMets

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