Apparently I have mild lymphodema, and I was told to buy a sports bra which supports the under arm area. I have tried on all the sports bras I could find in my size (including non post surgery ones) but they are all too low. I've tried M&S, John Lewis...
Hello everyone, Thought I would drop in and have a catch up. For all those coming on scared and frightened, I was that person almost 3 years ago. I had, her2 positive breast cancer, multi focal and in 2 nodes. Had chemo surgery, radiotherapy and a year...
Hello everyone. What a day. Some of you might remember that I was accepted on the Track-ER trial that is being run by the Royal Marsden (although the Christie is recruiting too, and maybe other hospitals). I felt so lucky to be accepted, and I wanted...
Got my surgery date today it’s on the 21st October I am so scared I’ve never had surgery I have bad anxiety and panic attacks I’m scared of being put to sleep and the coming back round when I’m with family I’m so strong saying it’s ok it has to be done...
Can't sleep due to severe anxiety. I was diagnosed with TNBC in right breast in 2018. I had surgery, chemo and radiotherapy. Last month I was diagnosed with Low ER + breast cancer in left breast I have had surgery and have an appointment to see the...
Hi. My mum has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. Stage 3 with positive rumours. She has her chemotherapy starting next week for 6 months and then an operation and then radiotherapy. We are an extremely close family and this has devastated...
Hi, I'm due to see a team of consultants with regard to DIEP Flap Reconstruction. Can I ask, if anybody has had this procedure?
Just to say to all ladies whatever stage a lot of people are living with metastatic disease and ok has it’s moments but in todays world we are living better for longer .. today was first day I realised I am one of those ladies .. but I’m here so many...
Hi everyone I have been cancer free for 1 year and I am so grateful and feel so lucky. I feel I now need to speak to people who have been through the same as me because I am struggling to move in with some things and I feel the only people who can...
hi everyone I am experiencing a very sore scalp , I am at day 17 in my first 21 day cycle of EC and Filgrastim, I am losing hair and wondered if anyone has any advice. Thanks Julie
