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LONDON & GLASGOW FASHION SHOWS 2012

We are currently looking for people to model in our London and Glasgow fashion shows. Taking place in late September and early October these events are a celebration of the strength and courage of women and men who have had, or are living with breast c...

Posted by Jo BCC on Mon Jan 09, 2012 9:03 pm with 4 comments

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Here you go choccie http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/digital/women_form.doc

Lulu34, Mon Jan 09, 2012 11:38 pm
Exmestane -bone density the risks?

Hi ladies, I have pasted part of an article I found this week. "The drug exemestane, which is used to treat breast cancer and is also in trials to prevent the disease developing in postmenopausal women, significantly worsens age-related bone loss, ...

Posted by sarssquatty on Sat Feb 11, 2012 12:25 am with 2 comments

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Hi Sarah I thought you might be interested to read our factsheet on the subject of Exemestane, there's lots of information in there about the treatment and side effects. Here's the link: http://www2.breastcancercare.org.uk/sites/default/files/bcc46_...

Louise BCC, Sat Feb 11, 2012 10:10 am
They've put me on Youtube talking about Cyberknife!

For those who are interested, there is a video of me talking about how the Victoria Medical Association paid for my Cyberknife treatment (the link is below, and my little clip is after Graham Balls introduction). I'm the lady with short hair, which may...

Posted by Lemongrove on Sun Feb 05, 2012 1:06 pm with 17 comments

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Hi Lesley, Just found you post and watched it. What an amazing foundation and brillant works it does. Thank - you for sharing all your information with us; it has given us a more informative choice and enabled many of us to know there are more choic...

Steris, Sat Feb 11, 2012 12:07 am
Daily Mail - lastest bc story

In today's Daily Mail: WEARING YELLOW WELLINGTON BOOTS "CAN DOUBLE RISK OF BREAST CANCER" Wearing yellow wellington boots can double a woman's risk of getting breast cancer, a study claimed today. Cases of the disease were "clearly higher" in areas ...

Posted by No1Mummy on Thu Oct 07, 2010 1:34 pm with 91 comments

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Just bumping this thread up for newer lasses who won't have seen it Jxx

libby 2010, Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:48 pm
The woman Behind the cancer

Did anyone see this campaign run by bcc http://thewoman.breastcancercare.net/show-your-support/#!wall0

Posted by vercors on Mon Feb 06, 2012 11:15 pm with 24 comments

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Done what a great idea .

kids2, Wed Feb 08, 2012 7:31 pm
DLA changing to PIP in 2013

Hi - I've posted this in the "Living With Secondary Breast Cancer" section of the Forum, as it's probably most relevant there, but thought I'd also put it here, as it may impact on people who don't read the "secondaries" sections. There are a lot of p...

Posted by Marilf on Tue Feb 07, 2012 4:39 pm with 11 comments

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Marylin thank you very much for your reply, it is much appreciated. Kindest regards Alanaa x

alanaa, Wed Feb 08, 2012 12:21 pm
hip revision surgery after mastectomy

Hello I was just wondering if anyone out there is among the thousands of patients nationwide requiring revision hip surgery following the failure of the Dupuy ASR hip implant. I have just turned 50 and recovering from BC. I successfully underwe...

Posted by LouB on Mon Oct 31, 2011 6:44 pm with 18 comments

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What a super excuse to indulge, I'm sorry i have to finish those biscuits, my surgeon needs me to grow more fat... :)) Great to hear you're doing so well.

hymil, Wed Feb 08, 2012 12:14 am
Poundland Charity of the Year

Hi All I hope BCC don't mind me posting this here :--) Poundland are deciding which charity they are going to support this year and you have the chance to choose which charity they help. There are several very good charities to choose from including ...

Posted by Lost 4 Words on Fri Jan 27, 2012 10:45 am with 21 comments

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Just a little bump, last chance to vote today.

Lost 4 Words, Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:32 am
Lump in the lymph node area.

I had breast cancer in 2003 & had my lymph nodes removed, following this, one of the stitches did not disolve & the body has put a web around it which is getting bigger, it has been tested & is okay. my question is has anybody else got this problem.i f...

Posted by Splodge on Tue Jan 24, 2012 7:52 pm with 2 comments

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Hi Splodge Whilst you await replies from your fellow users please feel free to call our helpline team, one of them may be able to help point you in the direction of someone with a similar problem and can offer you further support The lines are open M...

Lucy BCC, Wed Jan 25, 2012 12:25 pm
Echinacea And Cancer Treatments

Does anyone know why you should not take Echinacea tablets if you are currently on cancer treatments. At present i am on Zoladex and Arimidex Thanks Dolph

Posted by dolph on Wed Dec 21, 2011 7:59 pm with 13 comments

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Thanks for all the great information Girlies. Greatly appreciated!! x

dolph, Wed Jan 11, 2012 11:24 pm
40% cancers caused by lifestyle!

Well well here we go again! Let's blame the victim. This story hit the news last night and suggests that 40% of those people diagnosed with a cancer are to blame for getting it in the first place through bad diet, smoking, being overweight or drinking...

Posted by Magda on Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:49 am with 88 comments

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Well ladies its not what caused it that is the problem I should say its what you choose to do in the future. Happpy New year all.

hatty, Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:13 am
Jenni Murray on weight & breast cancer

A lead article in the Mail today by Jenni Murray (writer and BBC Women's Hour presenter), who was dx with BC a few years ago. http://bit.ly/va4QV2 She recently had her annual check-up, and in the article cites discussions with specialists about her we...

Posted by Marilf on Wed Dec 21, 2011 9:54 am with 7 comments

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Mrs Blue, I am glad you agree with me that obesity is not just an individuals problem, but a social problem as well. Thing is though, I think as a society we need to arrange things to help people from becoming obese in the first place. I think people l...

Lemongrove, Thu Dec 22, 2011 1:42 am
Giving medical advice

Hi folks Iv noticed a few folk saying how glad they are to have advice from a BCN and had a few pms asking for my opinion on treatment but can I just point out that my experiences and opinions are just that... Purely my experiences and opinions.... I...

Posted by Lulu34 on Sat Dec 17, 2011 10:26 am with 10 comments

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Hi lulu, thank you for posting this, I certainly never took offence and I totally understand where u are coming from. I am new 2 all this and I have found your advice on posts excellent. Karen xx

gordok1, Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:54 am
Helpline technical fault

Hi all, Unfortunately, we're having some technical difficulties with the Breast Cancer Care phone system this morning, which includes the Helpline. We have people working to get this fixed as soon as possible but at the moment, our apologies that the ...

Posted by Mike BCC on Wed Dec 14, 2011 10:06 am with 1 comments

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Hi all, I have a fault update from the Helpline team: We do have some functioning of the helpline today but unfortunately we’re still not able to resume a full service. We’re very sorry for any inconvenience this causes. Please do continue to call th...

Mike BCC, Fri Dec 16, 2011 11:08 am
BC drugs and treatments rejected during 2011

Breast Cancer Drugs rejected by NICE during 2011 Eribulin Lapatanib Fulvestrant/Faslodex Avastin http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/8894648/Breast-cancer-patients-denied-eribulin.html http://www.ifaonline.co.uk/cover/news/2124219/nice-r...

Posted by Lemongrove on Sat Dec 10, 2011 12:49 pm with 21 comments

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Hi all I've not looked into this yet but I have heard they are stopping lots of drugs via my hos being a tn sec lady I'm obviously v worried I'm sorry I'm gona upset u all now lemongrove as been a great help to me in my on going treatment i don't agr...

laura64, Fri Dec 16, 2011 9:00 am
Govt gives stage 4 BC peeps a good kicking

Well sort of - and in the following three ways: (1) Some people who have claimed DLA under DS1500 rules are finding that when there claims are re-assessed after three years that they are losing their entitlement. The DWP are apparently saying that as t...

Posted by Lemongrove on Sat Nov 12, 2011 12:10 pm with 15 comments

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Wonder what the govs position would be if their loved ones were to get bitten by breast monster disease, a little differently I think . they seem to find money for non essentials, oh I will stop here coz , I could go on for ever... .....

truffle shuffle, Sun Dec 04, 2011 5:24 pm
Yearly mammograms for 40 - 50 year olds? New research

If anyone is interested... New research published today on http://www.medscape,com is that annual mammography screening is essential for women in their 40s - something I have believed for a long while since dx at 46 with a 2cm invasive tumour and 5.5cm...

Posted by moser on Wed Nov 30, 2011 10:47 pm with 7 comments

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Cheers moser I'll have a wee read.... Already have a meds scape account thanks xxx

Lulu34, Thu Dec 01, 2011 8:40 pm
Govt back track on Cyberknife

The Sunday Times reported this week that the Health Minister has just refused an offer from Accuray (who make Cyberknife), to install Cyberknife free of charge in every NHS Trust, and to allow the NHS to use it free of charge for two and a half years (...

Posted by Lemongrove on Tue Nov 22, 2011 11:57 am with 14 comments

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Hi Dave, it's interesting to hear that the QE in Birmingham have just purchased Cyberknife. I knew they were thinking about getting it, because the Stan Bowley Trust donated quite a large sum for the purpose. There are three NHS Hospitals in London wit...

Lemongrove, Wed Nov 23, 2011 5:24 pm
STRESS...!!

Hi everyone I was just wondering if Stress could play a major part in developing Cancer. I have been through some big Stress in recent years. In 2006 my mum died. Then in same year the love of my life was cheating on me, we had a very dramatic and t...

Posted by Daysie on Thu Oct 27, 2011 7:16 pm with 20 comments

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Hi DEFINITELY!!! I have believed there is a link to stress and cancer for years. My family have had bad times in the last 7 years, house move that turned into a nightmare from hell, stupid family rows leading to not speaking, death of a close family ...

applestreet, Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:59 pm
Evelyn Lauder, founder of pink ribbon campaign, dies

Evelyn Lauder, daughter-in-law of Estee Lauder, has died. She had BC herself when younger, and founded the Breast Cancer Research Foundation which has raised $330 million, and has also helped to establish the Breast Center at Memorial Sloan-Kettering ...

Posted by RoadRunner on Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:26 am with 1 comments

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RIP Evelyn - you did a lot to help us!

nymeria, Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:30 am
New cancer drug in the news

I saw the headline on the front of the Daily Express and have found a link to their article online. Not a great source i know but here it is: http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/283527/Wonder-drug-to-kill-off-cancer Here's another link: http://www.s...

Posted by elinda45 on Mon Nov 14, 2011 6:04 pm with 6 comments

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Sallieannie - I hadn't read the comments on the Daily Express site - see what you mean! The only hope is that this is a really effective drug and therefore it will more than pay for itself. One of the good things is that it seems to work for a variet...

elinda45, Tue Nov 15, 2011 9:51 am
over diagnosis and breast screening

Hi all, Felt a little uncomfortable regarding the news this morning about breast screening and over diagnosis. One of the statements regarding this: "The time has come for a randomised controlled trial to test higher thresholds, such as only recommend...

Posted by katytc on Wed Oct 26, 2011 8:36 am with 55 comments

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Thanks for posting that link Tina. A fascinating lecture from Prof Baum, confirming my worst opinions about screening. Also interesting to note that someone has left a comment noting that the situation with cervical screening is even worse.

CheshireCheese, Fri Nov 11, 2011 5:02 pm
Women's hour this morning

Good discussion on women's hour this morning about how doctors break the news that you have cancer. Didn't catch the name of the woman speaking about her experience of being told she had breast cancer but she really spoke well and gave BCC a couple of ...

Posted by Magda on Wed Nov 09, 2011 11:30 am with 7 comments

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Alison thought you were great on the radio this morning well done you x x

Tolliebelle, Wed Nov 09, 2011 5:56 pm
Informed consent when attending breast screening

Got an alert from the Sunday Herald about this article, very good case: • 27 Mar 2011 • Sunday Herald • Topic of the week Screening propaganda dangers of diagnosis

Posted by CzechMate on Mon Mar 28, 2011 8:54 pm with 57 comments

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bump

katytc, Wed Nov 02, 2011 3:28 pm
Disability living Allowance

Posted on behalf of a new user who has experience of cancer but not BC. Jo, Facilitator Hello. Just wanted to try and help a few of you with the benefit side of things. I came across the dwp site and what i found was interesting it quite clearly st...

Posted by Jo BCC on Mon Oct 31, 2011 12:32 pm with 3 comments

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I got no Incapacity Benefit or DLA when I was diagnosed in 2006. We had just started a business 6 weeks before and I'd taken a short length of time out of work to care for my elderly father as he had the onset of dementia, hence I had a 3 month gap in ...

cherub, Tue Nov 01, 2011 9:01 pm

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