hello lovelies i received a gorgeous gift the other day from my friend and it was a mastectomy pillow. Included was a leaflet explaining that this was a free gift. You can request one for yourself or a friend. there was a lovely leaflet explaining...
I’m not sure what’s happening I had my breasts removed 6 months ago, I had chemo and after 14 weeks course I got sepsis from a new chemo. 6 months on every bone in my body hurts and movement in my arms and legs is getting harder and more painful. I’m...
Hi I meant to ask you all on my previous post what you can suggest for after surgery as well. Obviously provided all margins are ok and surgery goes well I will need radiotherapy further down the line but just want to start to prepare now rather than...
Hi my name is Gemma & im currently recovering from breast cancer. Im really struggling with my recovery, my hands are so swollen & sore & also my left wrist from the hormones im taking. Im also struggling with peri menopause & was wondering if anyone...
Hello, I am 1 year post treatment finishing. I was diagnosed with grade 3 oestrogen positive, her2 positive breast cancer, with multiple tumours in the breast and lymph nodes were involved. my treatment (chemo, mastectomy and radiotherapy) was very...
Hi , my 35 year old daughter was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer and cancer cells in her lymph nodes in her arm pit 5 days ago she hrs positive, I’m so worried
Hi everyone So last Monday 27th March, after being told by my consultant that my op would be scheduled for approx 5-6 wks due to dr strikes, I’m guessing I could expect to be given a date at beg of May. However I received one of those wonderful NoCaller...
Hi just over a week ago I had my second chemo session which has gone much better than my first but I'm really struggling with a sore/dry mouth. I'm going to speak to my nurse about this but just wondered if anyone had found something over the counter...
Hi all, I'm starting my first cycle of chemo tomorrow Any tips/ advice would be greatly appreciated Xx
Hi All, I have secondary breast cancer it has spread to my bones now, I'm starting new chemo drug Enhertu this Friday and I'm scared, just wondered if anyone here has had or is currently having it and if so how did you find it? Thank you, Helen x
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