Hi There, I hope you are all doing ok. I was recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer and awaiting surgery on 4th or 5th of September. I have been taking Tamaxipen for 10 days. Can I try / take CBD oil for insomnia? Is it safe with Breast Cancer / Tamoxifen...
I had a mastectomy 2 weeks ago. My chest sounds like a hot water bottle and my stomach and abdomen ate bloated. It doesn't hurt but how long till it goes? It's very weird and unsettling.
Hi I have been taking Anastrazole for just over a year now and had thought I had been fortunate I’m not experiencing many of the side effects. However I have noticed my memory is not what it should be, I can forget common words and often entire conversations...
Hi dear breasties, I recently had a mammogram, and bingo! I have been called back to have further tests after a shadow showed in the scar tissue. To say I am absolutely terrified is an understatement; I just can't believe this nightmare is starting...
Hopefully someone can help or advise, I applied for Adult Disability Allowance in January of this year and I am still waiting on a reply, it is ridiculous that not only do we have to worry about our ealth but also where we will get the money from to pay...
I had surgery for breast cancer On 1st December 2022, started Anastrozole in January followed by Radiotherapy in March 2023. Overall physically have healed well but mentally still not up to speed. I have been signed off sick since my diagnosis in October...
So I finished all my breast cancer treatment sorted the headaches and just had results from the postal Boswell cancer screening they want to see me for more test - to say I can’t believe it is an understatement just when you think everything is good,...
Just been diagnosed 2 weeks ago,waiting for CT scan to see if spread. Then have to wait another 10 days to see oncologist. The waiting is really getting to me. Head is like a washing machine everything just going round and round...what if this? What if...
Hi just wondering if any of you can suggest how to make the feeling of tiredness and nausea go down. Is it normal side effects? Or just my worry doing it? thankyou rachel
Hello I feel really embarrassed to write about this but I'm hoping I'm not the only one who has experienced this. I had my second FEC T chemo last week and as of the weekend I'm experiencing really bad wind! I can't stop farting...
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