Just had a few days away on my good week then started to feel a bit off on Thursday evening, got home last night night and did a test and it was positive, I’m due my 3rd cycle next Friday, I’m gutted if it has to be pushed back, not looking forward to...
Hi all, I hope everyone is doing ok x I just have a question, I went for a ct scan, waiting for the results, I have just had a call asking me to go and see the consultant in 2 weeks and I'm kind of thinking as a positive that it hasn't spread as they...
Hello guys its my first chemo on 28th i need some advice what to do after my first chemo..is it safe to take turmeric capsules and pepperine while on treatment? Thanks hope to get an answer
I was diagnosed in February with grade two breast cancer. The last 5 months my life my thoughts my fears my worries my anxiety and my confidence has been ruled by my diagnosis. My radio therapy has been pushed back a few times doe to an infection that...
Hi guys, Has anyone experienced non oral thrush with chemo? Had my first EC 10 days ago. Noticed some oral thrush, treated it with the Daktain oral gel. Tonight my bottom felt sore. Took a look. Big red rash, which to my trained mummy eye is thrush...
Am in the middle of chemo with a couple more to go. Last of six is in Aug. Diagnosed in Jan. There's a tiny bump on my shin bone which didn't used to be there. Is it possible for a tumour to actually grow while you're on chemo? Thanks.
Afternoon is any one else finding fingerprint scans don't work when you on chemotherapy I've had to rescan mine at least once a week on my phone which is frustrating as you go to confirm a bank transfers or similar were you need 2forms of ID and then...
Hello All, I was hoping someone would be able to give me an idea as to how long it might be before I can do some cardio exercise after surgery? I'm booked in for a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy next Tuesday and I'm aware I should be trying...
Hi I have had a lumpectomy and they took a few lymph nodes for testing. The results came back and I have had my lymph nodes removed from the right side. This was a few weeks ago, and I was told I would get the results when I went back to have my outpatient...
Hi there, I had a lumpectomy followed by radiotherapy 9 years ago, then in August last year, following a mammogram, the cancer had returned. In November I had a mastectomy and lymph nodes removal. I was fortunate enough not to need further treatment...
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2026 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007