Hi all just came to vent even if no one reads it lol. Having radiotherapy at the moment and it seems to be going well. In fact I seemed to have managed most of my treatment pretty well. Everyone keeps saying how well I'm doing and how positive and strong...
Wondering if anyone else has the same experience as me and can offer any advice? I had a double mastectomy last October, with no reconstruction. I had 15 radiotherapy sessions in January. The whole way through, I’ve felt as if I am wearing a really really...
I finished active treatment chemo/surgery/radiotherapy in November. I started taking Letrozole 4 weeks ago and 4 weekly Zolodex injections. I now have a terrible pain in my shins (a bit like shin splints) and pain around my knee. I am wondering if...
I have today joined a zoom call on a Look Good Feel Better workshop about hair loss and re growth. I hadn’t heard of them until the lovely cuffcake2000 told me about them as my local chemo unit doesn’t really tell us about these things! if anyone has...
I have TNBC and am due to have a single mastectomy in 2 weeks. I have sent for the post surgery comfort bras from George at Asda to use immediately after surgery. They have arrived today and I'm wondering whether these should fit snugly or be more of...
Hi,I finished radiotherapy in Oct,I've noticed my breast feels 'leathery' and thick,is this something that will eventually fade,or here to stay.i had therapeutic mammoplasty and full lymph node clearance
So yesterday I got my daughter to shave my head as my head was so sore to touch and very tender. Best decision I made, the pain is gone and I was the one in control. I will wear something on my head when my young grandchildren come to visit or when I...
Hi everyone - new to this forum. I’ve stayed away from online communities re cancer, as though I appreciate they help lots of people, I just find everything triggering. I come away from reading posts just panicked. But, I’ve been googling this question...
I am starting paclitaxel tomorrow weekly for 12 weeks. I am feeling very anxious about side effects. I have had 3 surgeries to get clear margins and will need radiotherapy also. I was diagnosed with grade 3, triple positive invasive ductal carcinoma....
Hi there! I had a lump since November 2022 in my left breast it didn't hurt or bother me but in January since i went to see my doctor after she touch the lump and referred me to a breast specialist i start with lots of pain, weakness in my whole body...
