I know that it is usual to lose one’s sense of smell and taste during chemotherapy, but I finished chemo treatment for triple negative breast cancer 15 months ago and neither smell or taste has returned. Has anyone else here experienced the same thing...
Hi! I've been taking Tamoxifen in tablet form for over 12 months now. I've tried 4 different brands all of which have had different side effects. I've read that the side effects are caused by the tablet coating used by the pharmaceutical companies during...
Hi. I had a lumpectomy just over 18months ago after being diagnosed with BC. I had quite painful cording which ran from under my breast and down to the bottom of my ribs. It went away but over the last few weeks I have noticed it's started to become really...
Hi I had breast cancer stage 3 years ago.ive been having stomach issues had a scan that shows a lung mass .had another scan and then biopsy last Thursday.juat spoken too my breast care urse who's been away .and she told ne too prepare for the worst as...
So I’ve been doing well after my 15 sessions of radiotherapy and 4 boosters,but over past two days my left breast feels like a rock and when I try and turn in bed it’s soo painful.During the day it still is hard and very tingly
Hi everyone, new to this . I was diagnosed with cancer in my left breast and lymph nodes. My cancer was 9 cm and has reduced in half but surgeon says I need a mastectomy because of initial size, I have had 7 out of 8 chemo. My last one was csn sleep...
Hello everyone, So it's time to go back to work. Firstly my manager/employer has been great. I've been off work since November on full pay and no pressure to return. It was agreed they'd pay me until the end of July which is now here. I'm a bit nervous...
Hi all. Wanting some recommendations for hair recovery after chemo. Unfortunately I have lost all my hair now even the little bit left decided to give up this week 2 months after finishing chemo! Are there any products I can use to encourage hair regrowth...
I am a mum to 2 children, a girl aged 10 and a boy aged 8. I am half way through chemo for breast cancer and due to have a lumpectomy in the Autumn. We have been open and honest with the children but have been drip feeding information as and when it becomes...
Good morning all, I can’t sleep hence me messaging on here. So my sister received her results yesterday, she has stage 3 breast cancer. They have listed her for a mastectomy, along with her lymph nodes removed but they said if the lymph nodes are stuck...
