I am wondering if some of you will share with me and others what took you to your GP that finally led to your diagnosis? I have done a monthly examination of my breasts since I was 18 - now 37. There are so many other things to look out for as well though...
Got results after Dcis surgery. Have got clear margins. But to be sure have been referred for radiotherapy for five days. No start date yet. Is there anyone that could advise what the radiotherapy treatment is like. Also have to do the DIBH breath hold...
I’m six weeks in with a 12 week course of paclitaxel. The nurses and literature all say you lose you hair after 2 or 3 sessions. My hair is thinning all over but not baldy. I don’t know what to expect! I have a lovely wig and some very nice bandanas so...
Hi, I’m feeling really anxious just now about getting my results in a couple of days time. Over the last couple of weeks since my diagnosis, I’ve been trying to keep busy and wishing I could get my results quickly. But now, as the time gets nearer to...
Please bear with me i am a newby to the forum and struggling to learn how it should be used. i have included this script with the hands and feet, but feel it might be of help in general. ie for those of us still suffering from dry feet following chemo...
as you can tell, this is so new to us, masectomy right boob booked next thursday, husband has been brilliant but also has his moments when he is devastated, worried, emotional, and so supportive, he has made it very very clear the main thing is that all...
Hi to u all very strong women Looking for advice I had biosopy done two weeks ago today for calfications on my right breast .am just wondering how long I will have to wait fir my results getting very anxious now .just want to know what's happening....
Hi Everyone, Well, after being diagnosed with a grade 3 triple positive cancer post surgery in December 2021 and going through chemo, herceptin , radiotherapy, and anastrazole, the 2 tiny lumps I first felt in May/June time have turned out to be 3mm...
I don't know if I'm in the right discussion for this - sorry if not! So i went for my 1st oncology appointment on Monday which was a nightmare - 2 and a half hour wait due to striking and emergencies and then a discussion that seemed to be over in the...
Hi I just started taking letrozole on Monday along with the zoladex injection. Tuesday I started with some spotting now since yesterday I'm bleeding, I finished my period last week, after having an endometrial ablation 2 months ago for heavy bleeding...
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