Hi all. In previous difficult times a therapist (and friends) advised journalling. I'm not very good at it and find the idea of a cancer specific journal with prompts would help me. Can anybody recommend a cancer specific or breast cancer specific...
Has anybody changed hospitals before or after treatment for BC? I sold my house a week before this whole nightmare started, and am literally trying to still go ahead with move, but can't work out if its going to be a risk. My next appointment is 24/05...
Hi Not feeling great mentally at the moment. Am soon to be on 8th chemo cycle (4 Docetaxel + 4 EC) as well as PHESGO then scans end of May. Been told by my Oncologist (unfriendly with poor people skills) that what's next will depend on outcomes of scans...
With this being a breast cancer forum - let’s take moment to remember Kris Hallenga. A wonderful human that has raised awareness of breast cancer and I’m sure her work has saved many lives. Xxxx
Hi all I've been on this forum for a while. I've had my lumpectomy and sentinel node done but was waiting for 5 months for my radiotherapy date. I had my radiotherapy planning scan done on Tuesday and just wanted to reassure anyone waiting for this...
Have had my first yearly mammogram after having mastectomy for breast cancer .I am getting myself all worked up waiting for the results .His this normal or I am paranoid .
I went to the GP after finding a lump on my breast, he referred me on the 2 week referral system and I was seen by a registrar the following day, a week later I had mammogram and ultrasound. The consultant who did the ultrasound said I just had a cyst...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-47776103 Phoned NHS inform on 08000 858531 letters sent to 304 people effected and those people should get the letter tomorrow .
Well, main treatment over, I’m now on zoledronic acid drip every 6 months, ovary suppression zoledex and letrozole. I was just wondering if anyone else had sore feet....not on the skin....muscles and joints. I really notice the pain in the morning or...
I am having a mastectomy on Monday and i have having an immediate reconstruction using the muscle and fat from my back, i've not heard anyone have this done. I was wondering if anyone else has had this kind of reconstruction and can give me any hints...
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