Hi. I've recently went to the doctor with a lump in my armpit I have been ill with the flu .. the doctor said it was properly a swollen lymph node but would refer me to the breast clinic to check. Today I've had a letter from he nhs saying urgent suspected...
I finished my Radiotherapy 3wks ago. Physically im feeling ok, just fatigue. But mentally im really struggling! Very emotional, mood up and down. I feel like now the treatments have ended im expected to jump back to it as if nothing has happened. Ive...
Hello, I am a very keen walker -- in fact , I love it-- serious hikes in hill and dale an d moor (of up to 25 miles. pre surgery/chemo/ radiotherapy and lymphedema; I am currently reduced to ca 9 miles).... Has anyone heard of or managed to adapt...
Hello, I was referred to the breast clinic last month after finding a lumo & having nipple leakage. They found another lump in clinic. They weren’t too concerned from ultrasound, but were concerned about nipple leakage. They brought me back today & have...
I currently take this. I am struggling with the side effects the most difficult being insomnia. Is there anyone who is struggling with this too?. Any advise would be appreciated
Hi hope u all doing ok just looking for some advice seen April I have been having biosopy s followed by 3 wide local excision for dcis I got my results from my third wle on Friday and I need a mastectomy on my right breast and they said they will remove...
I was diagnosed the beginning of august and have just had my 4th chemo treatment. My midway mri showed they couldnt see the tumour anymore and the lymphnode involved is smaller after 3 chemos. So good news. However i cant help but feel extremely depressed...
Hi All I have been on Letrozole since November/December last year. I have had joint aches since the beginning and just get on with it. I have recently started a fit step class and upped my walking and this has just in the last week irritated my right...
I’m in a dilemma. I have been prescribed Letrozole which I am told will make me 0.7% less likely to have a reoccurrence. After reading the side effects I’m very concerned about taking it and also not taking it. Have any of you decided not to take it?...
Hello all. I had a diep flap reconstruction Wednesday. Going home today but really unhappy I have to take my drain with me. They say on the one hand do exercises regularly but of course that increases the fluid. On the other hand to reduce the fluid do...
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