Hi i know it’s late but if anyone is up and has advice I’d really love some. I have my first oncologist appointment tomorrow and would like to know if there’s anything you wish ud asked or taken with you? What did you ask and take? thankyou rac...
Hi, I washed my soft boob last night and wonder if anyone has any ideas how I can dry it. It is still very wet this morning. I'm at the hospital tomorrow and would like to have it to wear. I've misplaced the instructions that came with it. Can I put...
I’m about to start Letrozole and have been instructed about the side effects, one of which is hot flushes. I’m 70 and went through menopause in my 50s, although the flushes lasted until approximately 65. I’ve realised that I’ve been experiencing a few...
I was diagnosed 1week ago & im sure I’m not the only one who came home with more questions than answers. The MacMillan nurse asked me if I have a dentist. I have, but I didn’t ask why. Does anyone know?
Hello everyone I hope you are all ok I thought I would start a post on pastimes or hobbies as I know it helps to keep busy. As i live alone (no children or very much family support), I wondered if anyone wanted to share things they find help them...
Hi all , I'm just looking for information on zometa and why after post op it's prescribed thanks if anyone can help with this
I had needle aspiration on Monday on my breast due to fliud/seroma/ necrosis /cellulitis/ infection these are what the different doctors have said over 3 weeks Had chemo finished January Had WLE March Finished Radiotherapy July Had nothing but...
Hi everyone Well I’ve been on my journey since end Jan this year, diagnosed Feb and March. Surgery bilateral lumpectomies which were hormone dependent,followed by radiotherapy and then on vit d and calcium tab as well as Alendronic acid tab as I now...
What does everyone do to stop the panicky feelings whilst waiting for scan results? I’m finding it hard today, I’ve done housework, im making a roast and watching things on telly to keep my mind busy! Feel like I may even resort to a glass of wine although...
Hello, I am new here, I was diagnosed a couple of weeks ago and gearing myself up for a mastectomy /diep flap reconstruction in December. I am wondering about how I’m going to keep my cat from jumping/lying on my wound sites when I’m asleep -I will have...
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