Hi Glenys I have been sleeping better by going to bed earlier. It helps because I don't feel so panicked that I need to get to sleep immediately. I like the book. The first chapter is a good message about accepting the cancer experience rather than trying to ignore it. I also liked when she talked about not wanting to be someone who fussed over every ache and pain. I had a pelvic ultrasound a couple of week ago because of a pain I had. The results were fine and the pain has gone now. The doctor said it was understandable if I was paranoid. Page 93 is interesting. I have wondered but never asked when my cancer would have begun. There must have been a day when I didn't have cancer and then that first cell went wacky and I did have cancer. I have not asked the doctors how long ago that would likely have happened as it is a bit upsetting. They might not be able to answer anyway. Hope you are well. ... View more

Thanks Sailor & Silly My sister was being rather discouraging about finding someone to do it so I appreciate the encouragement. I am getting a letter explaining my drugs when I go into the hospital next week. I will ask about what cancer centres they have contact with in Chicago while I am there. I just googled it and you're right it came up with lots so maybe I can start contacting them directly if nothing else seems to be working. It must be possible! Thanks ... View more

I am still having trouble getting to sleep. Sometimes I sleep on the sofabed in the living room instead of the bed and that seems to go better. I have a lot of trouble getting up in the morning. The alarm goes off but I just snuggle further down in the bed. Then the cat comes and pokes me in the face until I agree to get up. Sometimes she has annoyed me during the night and I have shut her out and those mornings I fall asleep again instead of getting up. Apart from that I am feeling ok at the moment. I have read the first chapter of the book and it was very good. ... View more

That's fair. It is 15 months since I finished chemo and my hair is now nearly long enough to get into one ponytail. I am looking forward to that - it would be very annoying to have to start again. There are bigger problems but sometimes you just have to deal with one thing at at time - like you said - one foot in front on the other. Best Wishes ... View more

Good luck with your treatment. It must be tough having to go through everything a second time. ... View more

Hi Glenys I went and got a copy of the book you recommended but I haven't started reading it yet. I want to set aside some quiet time to read it as usually I am just rushing everywhere. The sessions at BreaCan sound good. I hope you are sleeping well. I have been having trouble getting to sleep lately but I feel much calmer when my cat comes and sleeps with me. Allicat ... View more

Hi candles Welcome to the site. Sorry, I can't help with inflammatory breast cancer. But, there are lots of good people here with lots of different issues. What treatment are you having? Best Wishes Allicat ... View more

Thanks Tiki91, that's encouraging. Some mornings I have forgotten to take it and by the evening I have been getting a weird sensation in my head that passes through me like a wave. I've heard people call this "brain zaps" which is a good description. At my last counselling appointment (during which I went through half a box of tissues) the counsellor suggested doubling my dose for a month if I wasn't feeling better by next week's appointment. I feel ok now so I should be able to convince her that is unnecessary. ... View more