Hi, no judgement please. I've finished treatment for breast cancer and am now in remission. I feel a bit washed out and drawn. I've been thinking about having some botox just to give me a bit of a lift and boost my confidence. I lost all my hair and although it's back, I still don't feel like me. I just want to know if its safe for me to have botox, I'm terrified of putting anything into my body and causing the cancer to come back.
Hi I'm just about to start my radiotherapy after having my surgery 6 weeks ago and soon as it's finished I will be sprinting as fast as my fat little legs will carry me to get my Botox! I'm 57 and have been having it for about 8 years now. I see a Doctor who is one of the best practitioners in the North West and he tells me that he sees lots of women that have gone through cancer treatment and go to see him for fillers and Botox. He told me he wouldn't do anything that posed any risk and there is lots of research that shows it's perfectly safe because it's non invasive and there have been studies where patients had Botox and fillers while undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy with absolutely no problems at all. We need to feel good about ourselves and if Botox helps, do it.
I completely understand your concerns, and it's great to hear that you're in remission. A friend of mine had Botox after their breast cancer treatment, and they were really happy with the results—it gave them a boost of confidence and helped them feel more like themselves again. Of course, it's important to check in with your oncologist first to ensure it's safe, but many people find that Botox on Mesolyft can be a good option after recovery. Have you had a chance to talk with your doctor about your options? What have they advised so far?
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