Dear Cancer, I am writing this letter in the hope that by doing so, I can let you go and move forward with my life. It’s been nearly a year now since you shocked me with your introduction and changed me forever. All of a sudden, I was ripped from...
Hi all Attended recall appointment today and had mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy on left breast where consultant could see a 10mm lump. Had BC in 2019 in right breast so understand the process but still terrified. Have convinced myself it’s not benign...
Hi everyone, I have just cancelled a longed for appointment to have my hair dyed . I had a patch test for L’Oréal ammonia free dye but over the weekend I experienced quite a lot of shedding and my hair feels much less full today . Pretty much all over...
Hi, I was diagnosed in September, had a lumpectomy in October and then a Mastectomy in November. I've been to see a Private and a NHS Consultant about DIEP Surgery and can't decide whether to proceed. I know it's a brutal operation but I'd like to ...
Why do some people feel the need to compete with illnesses. I was out with my husband and a steward was showing us and others to our seats at a show. My husband mentioned how his knees were hurtling due to arthritis to the steward and before I knew it...
Hi you lovely lot, it's been a while since I last posted! I am 1 year post radiotherapy, after having 2 surgeries and 6 months of chemotherapy. I am currently clear os of my 1 year mammogram.... so far so good! As for getting back to the 'old me' -...
Hi all, Ive not posted in a long time. I was stage 1 breast cancer, had lumpectomy and 5 lots radiotherapy. My 3 year check was all clear and riskmof potential further cancer was minimal. So in agreement with the Breast Cancer Nurse, the Tamoxifen...
Mid 30s, diagnosed 10 months ago. Chemo, mastectomy, now radiotherapy and hormone therapy. Very hard journey. I recently had a prosthetic fitting and came home with one which weighs roughly the same as my ‘gone’ boob. G cup. I hate it. I can’t stand...
HI, I wonder if anyone has any ideas regarding weight loss. MY daughter was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. My daughter had a single mastectomy and some lympnodes removed. She then started chemotherapy, which she coped with remarkably well...
I have been using exemastane for almost 4 years now. In this time I've gained around 10 kilos and can't lose it no matter how carefully I eat, I have swollen ankles and hands and sleep very poorly. Has anyone else experienced this? Most side effects given...
