vaguely remember the bcn just mentioning, you need to inject yourself daily, not sure what this is for, mastectomy done, chemo starting next weds 6th, not sure if i am up to self injecting, is there options thank you
Hi all. Ive read on the website about how best to tell children but just thinking if any experiences here to help me get through that hell? We have a very busy schedule of their things on- performances, friends birthdays etc, they're both teenagers. So...
Im new to all this, if you are awake then I'm awake from 1am until morning at the moment. Finding the nothingness at night and anxiety hard. Im asking the GP for help today.
Hi all, has anyone had their portacath fitted under local anaesthetic? I’m due to start chemo for breast cancer, and if I want general I have to wait an extra week. What are your thoughts? I suppose I’m a bit nervous to have under local but it’s my choice...
Cancer has been diagnosed and meeting surgeon on Wednesday what sort of questions should I ask
Hello, I had invasive breast cancer (12cm tumour and 16 of 19 lymphs cancerous) Ct and bone scans were all clear. my oncologist decided that it would be best to wait until after my chemo and radiotherapy before starting the process to shut down my ovaries...
i am struggling to get to a london appointment for a wig appointment, they did say it can be done over the phone, has any one gone down this route and was the results still the same, have sent 3 pictures to them already. thank you
I'm signed off work having chemotherapy treatment and my job want's me to go in for a meeting to end my contract I have worked for them for 24 years. Do I have to attend any meetings whilst signed off sick.
Hello, I went to see the plastic surgeon yesterday and after the discussion with him I have again doubts about what kind of surgery I want. I have to choose between getting implants or a reconstruction taking tissues from my tummy or thighs. Which...
Very bad constipation during EC! Anyone else and any tips? Thank you xxx
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