Hi I had breast cancer last year and have an appointment at the end of year December with a doctor re breast reconstruction- I am just wondering did anyone else have this and was it worth it or not
hi ive not been on here for about 18 months. I don’t know if sny of you will remember me. Im I’m so much pain now after another biopsy last week and I can hardly move my arm st all now tinkerbell x
Had single mastectomy approx 4 weeks ago. No further treatment as yet - will find out next week if any planned/needed. Seemingly recovering well from mastectomy - physically & emotionally - BUT absolutely exhausted all the time. Must admit that I ve been...
I used to run, swim, cycle and weight train before diagnosis with breast cancer. Still very early days as only 2 weeks since surgery (and more surgery in 2 weeks) but I would love to find some sort of exercise programme, in addition to walking, to keep...
Hi I am taking anastrozle and suffering with the usual night sweats aches and pains etc. I have pain in my thumbs and wrists, does anyone else have this problem?
I was diagnosed with ER positive grade 3 June 2021. I have had 6 months chemo that apparently I was very sensitive to, so I was poorly virtually from day one for the whole six months. But not complaining because it did get rid of the tumour completely...
Diagnosed breast cancer 2021. Masectomy, lymph nodes remove. I battled thru, kept working, lots of sick days but kept my job. 2022 May, I thought the tiredness the total drained feeling I constantly had would go away. I was then diagnosed with severe...
Hi ive only been taking Letrozole for a week but feel rubbish in the mornings … sick and tired which wears off during the day. Has anyone else felt like this … does it gradually get better x
Hi, I posted before that I've just been diagnosed with breast cancer. The last couple of years have been very tough for me. I've moved to the UK from Argentina, following my dream of being a scientist. Everything went downhill after my supervisor...
Does anyone have experience of Ill health retirement? It is an avenue that I am currently exploring at 51 years old. Essentially, I have a full-time job but have been on sick leave since my cancer diagnosis last November. It has always been my intention...
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