Well I've been a bit all over this week. It started with the letter to say come and get your radiotherapy.... I've waited for this so why now am I over thinking it. I'm not scared of it but I really can't describe why I'm tearful. I know it can never...
I was diagnosed with triple negative bc a few weeks ago. Had a lumpectomy and 3 lymph nodes. Thankfully cancer contained. I have an appt next week with the oncologist to discuss chemo then radiotherapy reduce the chances of cancer coming back. Before...
Just had my second yearly mamogram after grade 2 breast cancer. Got a call back to go for more tests somthing has changed from last mamogram.same breast has my cancer can't.belive it.so stressed.any one had call backs to have more tests.conviced myself...
Did anyone experience pain after radiotherapy I had therapeutic mammoplasty, and lymph node removal in June Finished my radiotherapy 2 weeks ago,I get sharp pains that come and go under my arm, I'm on letrozole too and I'm getting pains in my feet...
Yesterday I visited Boots as I had heard they have teamed up with Macmillan and are offering advice around make up. It was a very positive experience. I was given tips on my eyebrows, foundation, colour of lip sticks, and eyelashes. It gave me a positive...
Hi everone. I have a question. Has anyone had breast reconstruction. How long does recovery take after reconstruction? And are you satisfied?
Hello. Did the foot and knee pain start after chemotherapy ended. I've had pain in my legs for 8 months now after chemotherapy. Sometimes it's hard to walk. The doctors tell me it's a side effect of chemotherapy and prescribe painkillers, but they don...
Hello. Does anyone have problems with weight gain after chemo? And how to deal with it? What did you do to lose weight?
Hi I've been on letrozole for over a year & the side effects of joint ache/pain & hot sweats have never improved. Feel about 100 years old especially in the morning! I was a fit & active 60 yr old before all this happened. How do I cope for another 4...
I lost a good friend this week to cancer, he was 57. I went through everything from rage and anger to sorrow then selfishly to myself. I feel so bad for that but his passing made me have such morbid thoughts about me. Even though I was told my cancer...
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