Hi I’ve been diagnosed with lymphoedema in my arm I’m devastated I was hoping to go back to work as a hairdresser next month but now don’t know if this will be feasible it’s swollen but not painful at moment waiting for compression band can anyone give...
Wasn't sure whether to post this or not, but perhaps it will strike a chord with some people and help anyone feeling they're struggling alone? 3am ‘Twas the night before chemo Again, the dead hours Lights had shone distant This time is just...
Hi all I have finally succumbed to the dreaded coronavirus. I finished radiotherapy end of June and had a full lymph node clearance. Does anyone know if I am considered high risk still and should be asking for anti virals or if I am long enough past...
I had lobular cancer and had an operation and then chemotherapy and radiotherapy that finished the end of July and I am surprised how little my friends know about cancer in general. It was oh your t atment has finished so your back to normal, they don...
Hi All I’m just fulfilling a promise I made to myself which was to post on here as a survivor a few years later … to let all you beautiful people who are going through what I went through in 2020….I was grade 3 bc with lymph nodes involved…mastectomy...
My hair is starting to slowly grow back after chemo I have 2 more Targeted treatments to go and hopefully I’ll be in a good place fingers crossed. On the subject of hair I had shoulder length and have worn a wig since Feb I’m very conscious of my hair...
I was diagnosed with lobular breast cancer last December after undergoing surgery and chemotherapy then radiotherapy which finished the end of July. I was told to go home and carry on with the rest my life and I had no hair and felt so tired and completely...
Hi all I have completed chemotherapy on 4 November and radiotherapy on 15 December. I would love to get a chemical peel for my face as well as book a few other treatments such as a manicure and massage. Not sure if it is a good idea after chemo and...
Hi I was diagnosed with breast cancer back in August. I am currently on hormone therapy tamoxifen and monthly injections to stop my ovaries from producing oestrogen to try shrink the lump before surgery. I'm wondering if anybody on here has had a similar...
Hi. I had surgery for breast cancer 3 years ago now and have a follow up appointment with my surgeon in a couple of weeks. Thankfully I have had the all clear. However I am becoming more conscious of the different shape of my breasts. Radiotherapy seems...
