I have had the oddest day! I am over 4 years post diagnosis and doing well! Went to get some highlights put in my hair for the first time after everything, I turn up happy, looking forward to a bit of a treat. When the hairdresser asked me what I was...
Thought this might be useful for those affected by Breast cancer. Macmillan has a support helpline where you can ask about help with benefits, grants etc. - Macmillan Cancer Support..0300 300 8145 You maybe entitled to PIP which is a non means tested...
HI there - I am half way through my chemo treatments and I have developed a stinking cold. Does anyone know if I am ok to take normal cold/flu type medication? Nose is streaming and I have a bit of a temperature - nothing dangerous as yet. Just not sure...
Hi everyone, I went through my first EC treatment last week for breast cancer. I was told by the nurse to avoid uncooked egg and blue cheese. I looked further into what you have to avoid eating during cancer treatment and I find it so confusing. I understand...
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with breast cancer back in August after finding a lump in July of this year. Since then I have been doing a bit of reading around lifestyle changes with the aim of reducing the chances of a recurrence (should I be lucky...
So, I appreciate this isn't the most pressing of concerns after a cancer diagnosis, but is anyone else wondering what to do with one hairy armpit after a axillary node removal? After a fair few weeks in pjs and surgical bras I feel it would boost my...
I am 3 weeks post radiotherapy (15 sessions) and my implant (Single) is feeling like a lead balloon and just wondering if anyone else has experienced this!? I was told that the implant would only be temporary as the radiotherapy would/could make it...
Hi, I am nearly two weeks post 15 sessions of whole breast and then 5 boost and am developing more stiffness in my shoulder and upper arm. I am doing the exercises recommended post operation. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced similar and if...
I had a lumpectomy with sentinel nodes taken which were clear. Then a re excision two weeks ago. I have had a proper look at my boob today. It’s misshapen and looks awful when looked at from different angles. I truly did not believe that anything like...
Hi I had triple negative breast cancer. The plan was for a lumpectomy but after one cycle of chemo it was clear the tumor had grown. Chemo was abandoned and we proceeded to surgery. The skin in the breast was so damaged (about 40%) so it had to be mastectomy...
