Not sure if anyone has been in similar position but I recently was successful in getting a teaching job with September start after taking time out to have my last 2 children. However last week I was diagnosed with DCIS and will be having mastectomy with...
Hi, I had a left breast lumpectomy and sentinel lymph nodes removed yesterday, the surgeon managed to do it from one incision so grateful for that as I was worried about effects on my arm. I had a bad night due to pain and swelling and bruising coming...
Has anyone been suffering tailbone pain? During my chemo it seemed to go everywhere I was in agony and could barely walk. Post chemo it’s now coccyx pain. Any one else?
Hi, Has anyone has issues taking Letrozole due to lactose intolerance? I’ve only been on it a week but I got so miserable yesterday I skipped it and I feel a million times better today. I am getting stomach pains, headache, going hot and cold, and had...
I was advised when I had diagnosis of BC with upcoming surgery needed to get myself a v cushion. I am so glad I did as it really helped to sleep on my back as I’m a side sleeper and with my lymph node biopsy helped me to keep my arms away from my wounds...
Asking for advice/anything similar..Had my 5 days of radiotherapy in March. Had a nasty cough & sore throat in April, June & now another bout. Had short dose of antibiotics for first 2. Went to GP today who has give me Gaviscon, as said silent reflux...
Since making changes to my diet and lifestyle, after doing a lot of research ,as well as reading some of the literature from cancer organisations about healthy diets, im very surprised at how cancer charities encourage fundraising events that involve...
Hey there …was supposed to finish the 14 cycles next month but onc said ct showed spots on both lungs this time . Very small but I have to stay on it now till next ct in three months . Was not really shocked as such as they were not too sure anyway whether...
Hi, Been diagnosed with Grade 3 invasive ductual breast cancer, oestrogen positive and HER 2 positive, has gone to lymph nodes, start chemo today but the last couple if days I have been hurting in my chest, hurts to take deep breath and move sometimes...
Having trouble finding a NHS Dentist in area. Am I the only 1 having this trouble.
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