I had surgery for small low grade tumour on right breast 3 months ago. Then 5 sessions of radiotherapy which finished on 20 December. So 5 weeks after radio has ended I still have a bad smell from my right armpit. Even after washing the smell is still...
Since my diagnosis I’ve found it impossible to get insured for my holiday mainly because I’m still receiving treatment. Do you know of any companies that insure people with Cancer?
Hi everyone, , haven’t been on for a while but wanted to say please if you have any concerns about your condition don’t let yourself be brushed away. 3 years after my primary diagnosis I began experiencing pain in my right ribs radiating to my back. Went...
Hi everyone. I have recently started a course of radiotherapy and was wondering what skin cream I can use to moisturise the area. Has anyone used something that really helped and made the skin feel good? Any tips generally would be really welcome. Thanks...
Hello, just wanted know if other people are currently working and how you get on with it. Not sure if this is the right place to post. I work at the restaurant of a hospital serve food, clean the place etc. Hard pressed to answer customers ‘How are you...
Well, I received a letter last week rejecting, again, my application for PIP. It was my last appeal, so I would have to apply again. I don't have the mental strength or will to apply again. I have called work & asked for work. I'll be doing 1 x 6hr...
Hi there, I’m about to go on off to Australia and was talking to some who said when she were going on a long haul flight , she was told to stop taking tamoxifen 5days before she went, due to an increased risk of DVT. I’ve been on anastrozole for 2 years...
Hi Everyone. I was recalled to the breast clinic due to micro calcifications in right breast. I was sat down and given a cup of tea whilst they explained the suspicious nature of what they saw. (That dreaded cup of tea!) I had Core biopsies done...
I was diagnosed with grade 2 invasive lobular breast cancer February 2022. I was put on letrozole tablets and zoladex injections as I was only 46. Fast forward 11 months and I finally had lumpectomy and senital biopsy on 18th January 2023. Bad news is...
Hi, I was diagnosed with invasive ductal T1 G1 tumour on the 22nd December. I had a lumpectomy and lymph node removal on the 25th Jan..I have my follow up on 20th Feb but already know I will need radiotherapy. My concern is I'm just so tired. I didn't...
