My husband was diagnosed with stomach cancer in February and was given the bad news that only palliative treatment could be offered. Then in June I was diagnosed with breast cancer and in July I had a mastectomy followed by hormone therapy. I have really...
Hello everyone, I'm 2 weeks post Lumpectomy and Sentinel Node Removal. I've been moisturising both wounds but the last few days I have had pain in both areas almost feels like a tightening, burning sensation and was wondering if that is down to the...
Hi all. I decided I'd have to go back to work, i work in carehomes for an agency. I was starting to struggle, money wise, so decided to go back to work, just 6hrs once a week& go from there. I had a mastectomy in June & felt physically OK. In fact...
My name is Marie. I am almost 78 years of age and had right breast and lymph nodes removed in January this year, followed by radiotherapy. I was told at diagnosis that it was very aggressive type of breast cancer. After radiotherapy I took Letrozole for...
Hi everyone, I had lumpectomy in February (stage 2 dcis her2+), finished chemotherapy and radiotherapy and am getting herceptin injections every three weeks. I am also on tamoxifen. Now in the last three weeks I have developed pain around the breast...
I remember so well when all I had to think about was my breast cancer diagnosis, December 17th last year. Was petrified of the lumpectomy etc. Lost my husband Graham suddenly (aged 65) June 11th 2022. Trying to find a way forward with life now, but all...
I know it seems really vain in the grand scheme of things, but the idea of loosing my hair is beyond terrifying to me. I had my first docetaxel 2 weeks ago after being diagnosed with breast cancer and managed to use the cool cap. I only wash my hair every...
Hi everyone, so you may remember I posted a while ago about an infection I had, having been told it was, cellulitis, mastitis, a sermon and oedema well it started to clear after 3 drainages and I weeks of antibiotics including 3 days in hospital on an...
Hi all, im 4 years down the line after surgery, then radiotherapy and ongoing Zoladex implants, Exemestane and Alendronic Acid following my stage 2 breast cancer diagnosis. I’m a bit worried about the fact that the affected breast is itchy and painful...
Had mastectomy end July. All went well & advised cancer free but chemo was recommended to keep it at bay. First chemo due Friday, 12 weekly sessions & immunotherapy. However for the past 2 weeks have had pain & soreness in remaining breast. Eventually...
