How long does it take after diagnosis to start chemo? How many appts do you have to talk about chemo? They confirmed I would need chemo last week as my her2 results came back positive. Had an MRI also last week to determine how big the lump is and...
Hello everyone I just wondered if anyone else suffers badly with anxiety? I understand that what we are going through is difficult but my anxiety stops me in my tracks. Any tips very grateful received xxx
For those on the bisphosphonate treatment..I have been on alendronic acid tablets for.a year now and have just visited the hygienist today. She prescribed high fluoride toothpaste to help prevent cavities. Never heard of this, wondered if anyone else...
Hiya In hospital soon for a double mastectomy. How do you cope coming home? Do I need special pillows? Clothing? I'm at a total loss. What were the most helpful things for you? Looking forward to hearing from you Bxx
Hi everyone, I had my surgery on 22nd December (wide local incision and sentinel node biopsy plus a chest wall perforated flap reconstruction) healing OK and the pain is now under control. When I am walking around I can hear a sloshing sound in my breast...
Hi all. I have had bad reactions to the dressing used for my Picc Line. I end up with blisters all over. I'm currently using Mefix MEF27R Dressing Reten Sheet. Today I developed a blister right on the edge of my picc line causing it to bleed. Does...
Hi sorry everyone I’m needing a little help with my diet not exactly sure what to eat. I’ve been losing weight worried about getting my results back from oncology Jan 3 as to what the next course of treatment is going to be.
I've realised I've lost one eyebrow and the other is thinning fast. Ant tips out there for good make up etc? I'm still having chemo so I can't have microblading done
Hi I had a lumpectomy and SNB on 14 December. I have tried to do some VERY gentle simple pilates moves in the bedroom just now and I feel worn out. I only did 9 minutes. Barely moved. But out of breath. I usually go to pilates weekly prior to...
Treatment finished September 2022 and routine scan has now shown up secondaries in spine ribs and pelvis. Feeling flat and sad. Was contemplating holding off telling kids until after Christmas but was persuaded by oncologist to tell them right away. Feel...
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