Debbie, what a lovely friend you are! I have just completed seven months of treatment for breast cancer too and have been very glad of the support my friends and family have given me.

I am pleased your friend had some good news about her tumour. The chemo can be pretty horrible but you soon learn how to cope with the various side effects. (They finally found a way to sort out my sickness on the last session - typical!) My two BFs came with me to help me choose my wig and we were crying with laughter! I got a lovely Raquel Welch one on the NHS but in the end have only worn it a couple of times on "grey" days as I wore the cold cap and only lost some of my hair. I hope your friend finds something she is happy with as, with everything that she will go through, it is so hard as well to look in the mirror every day and see a stranger looking at you.

I have been very lucky as the hospital where I had my treatments (Chemo and radiotherapy) have a Macmillan centre where you can drop in for advice and which also offers complementary therapies and relaxation classes for free. If your friend can take advantage of something similar in her area I would encourage her to pop in and see what is available to her - there is a wealth of help and support for all cancer patients. One thing I really enjoyed was the "Look Good - Feel Better" session where you are given a make up lesson with other ladies and a brilliant bag of cosmetic goodies to keep. It was lovely to be with other people in a similar situation and to be able to let our hair/wigs/hats down! Everyone left feeling glamorous and more confident to face the mirror.

Sorry if I have waffled on - I only looked at the forum for the first time tonight and was touched by your concern for your friend. I am sure she appreciates your support and is glad to know you are there. I hope everything goes well for her.
Take care,
Carol