Cancer Blogs

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  • Painful Mammogram

    Hi Ladies, My last Mammogram was so painful after scar tissue formed after my Lumpectomy, Is there any alternatives to Mammograms and if so how do I request a change? Thanks everyone, Pat @65
  • ty all

    ty all that replied to my past blog.. you all r in my prayers and hopefully they will be answered and we will have a cure I did try chemo and it made me so sick. stopped all treatments now and gonna let nature take its course. God bless you all.
  • breast lympoedema

    After surgery and radiotherapy for breast cancer I have now lympoedema in the breast! I don't remember anything about this side effect. If anyone could give me any advice, especially about how to relieve the itching.
  • Travel Insurance while under chemotherapy

    Can anyone recommend a travel insurance company that is willing to insure someone who is currently undergoing chemotherapy? I want to travel in 3 weeks, which is the week between my 5th and 6th cycles
  • secondary breast cancer in the lungs

    29/9/16 my world crashed I feel broken. My mother who had breast cancer had a mastectomy 6years ago has just been diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in the lungs. I'm terrified of losing her.Does anyone know what the prognosis could be?
  • PMP ...say what?

    Just my story...if it helps others then thats all good xx
  • Cyberknife

    My husband as just completed five days of Cyberknife therapy ,he is feeling very tired and drained ,as any one had this treatment ?and how did they feel any advice would be appreciated ,thank you
  • Carcinoid Cancer

    Why do people treat you different from genetic cancer sufferers
  • How to tell children their Dad needs chemo

    Hi, My husband has non Hodgkin Lymphoma & he is now ready to have Chemo but our children don't know! Whats the best way to approach the subject & is it ok for them to join us on his first few Chemo sesssions? Our children are 14 & 10. Thank
  • head hurts

    My mum has braved the shave today as her hair was falling out after her first round of chemo. She's struggling with headaches and her scalp is itchy and hurts to touch. Can anyone offer suggestions to ease her discomfort?