It's starting up, the dreaded peripheral neuropathy. i could cry if I had the energy left. Anyone know a good acupuncturist in SW London or Surrey? Or other advice also welcome. Thanks.
Hi guys. I was wondering if anyone has has a tattoo over their breast cancer scar? Mine is about 6 inches and I want it covered but I know I need to wait till it heals, but how long? Still need to go through radiotherapy on Monday
Hi Ive been on Letrozole now for just over two weeks. So far the only side effect I have is feeling very down which I know could be due to my diagnosis. I can’t find the brand name the hospital prescribed and only know they’re made by Sun Pharmaceutical...
Hi. Is anyone else getting pain in the ribs/breast 6 months after radiotherapy ended? It's a daily reminder of the breast cancer and it hurts when I run /gym but even at rest. A severe prickly pain which sometimes feels like a relentless stick poking...
I’m due to have an MRI scan to decide whether a double mastectomy is needed. I’m a bit claustrophobic and I’m worried about having a panic attack. Do they put you in feet first? How long does it normally take? Is it possible to be sedated. Any advice...
I've got my lumpectomy on Wed 30 Nov. I was wondering what kind of time did it take others to feel well enough to do things? I'm in a local Rock Choir group and we've got lots of engagements coming up for Chr'mas. I've signed up for one on 4 Dec in hopes...
since I came home from hospital Thursday followed prescribed pain relief schedule etc but still bad pain between shoulder blades and one part in middle of back. They said could see no cancer in bones so I have to trust them but I am on long term treatment...
A week after my drain was removed post mastectomy I had a large swelling which BCN nurse said needed drawing at the clinic - this happened 3 times over next few weeks and I’m now seeing my consultant fortnightly with ultrasound when any visible fluid...
Ive been on letrozole for 18 months but had terrible side effects painful joints especially & now high cholesterol! Oncology has suggested I try Tamoxifen but the side effects of that seem even worse especially as it says to avoid alcohol!! (I don't...
Hi I was diagnosed on 7th November 2021 with IDC 8mm hormone positive following my 3rd routine mammogram at 56. Surgery on 7th December all good and 5 sessions of RT finished beginning of February. Then 5 years of anastrozole I have just had my...
