Hi I’m a month into surgery for Paget’s disease. Caught it in time. No chemo needed but had removal of nipple and surrounding area. Starting radiotherapy next week. No chemo or medication needed. Am I ok to use deodorant and which one is safest to use...
Hello everyone, I wad diagnosed with an invasive DCiS stage one cancer in March and was hoping to get my final radiotherapy treatment, 5 days only last Friday. My treatment has been interrupted due to the broken machine and I am not sure if I can have...
Hi all Just had my 3rd Docetaxical on 16th July and I am struggling with sleep. Two EC and two Doxy and I have been able to sleep and nap when needed… often with sleep masks and podcasts but since round number 3 I am struggling to nap and struggling...
Hi all. I’m just wondering if there are any “secrets” to avoiding the unpleasant side effects of these drugs can give. Joint pain/ dryness/ uti’s / hot flashes. I know some people seem to get away with none of the above. Any tips ? I read that exercise...
Hi. I'm due to go abroad on holiday and didn't want to start chemotherapy until after I come back. Which has been booked 6 months ago. Oncologist agreed at first and then said I need to start taking letrozole now to give me some protection.as I have...
I read that a small qty a day of olive oil is helpful for joint pain. I wonder if anyone is taking this or has investigated EVOO benefits for joints or cancer?
hi, my left hand is quite swollen, i’ve had lymph nodes removed with my surgery. what can i do to reduce the swelling? Do i need to contact my nurse? my left shoulder blade had been really sure too, im presuming it’s all linked to lymphoedema? since surgery...
Hi I've been reading either posts about waiting for the results. I'm just seeing how other people cope and what they do in the meantime and how long do they give before contacting the hospital. My story found a lump and dimpling, saw a GP on the 19th...
Hi all, 3 months into taking Letrozole which I'm on for 10 years after a bilateral mastectomy. Suffering with hot flushes, night sweats & painful joints. I'm accepting of the painful joints which I can manage with pain killers but the hot flushes/night...
Hi, Does anyone know anywhere to donate head coverings and wigs? Some not worn. TIA
