I'm absolutely beside myself. I've had depression all my life, had breast cancer 4 years ago, and separated from my husband last year (in between putting my two cats to sleep). I began seeing a psychologist on a fortnightly basis 4 weeks ago but won...
I'm 10 days post SMX with implant reconstruction. Please can someone help with how I can explain what I am going through to my hubbie? He sees a nicely healing scar and thinks all is well. He does not see the constant burning I am experiencing inside...
Hi - I am just coming into my 3rd week post radiotherapy and have suddenly developed pain in the shoulder blade of the area that was treated. Just wondered if this is a normal side effect and if so how long it might last? Thank you Aly
Hi all. Wanted to jump on to say hello I was diagnosed with invasive malignant melanoma at the end of 2021 and now facing the possibility of suspected breast cancer. My doctor referred me Friday for an emergency breast clinic appointment saying I should...
I’ve been taking Tamoxifen for about a month and am having sudden random panicky anxiety type episodes. I’ve never had them before , I feel impatient and irritable too . Is this something that anyone else has experienced and if so does it eventually settle...
Hi maybe a trivial question but I have acrylics on my fingers and gel polish on my toes. I understand that I have to remove the acrylics on my fingers prior to surgery but do I have to remove varnish on my toes too?
Isn't it odd what triggers us after primary treatment is finished? I have COVID and by all accounts, its mild so far. But the bit I am not coping with well is being so tired again. I have done crushing fatigue and tiredness since September and I was only...
I am retired and although my income (pensions) haven’t been affected I do find I am having extra expenses with cancer. I applied and received attendance allowance, £61 per week, it is not means tested and you spend it on what you feel you need. It is...
So proud of myself, my hair has really started to come out after my 1st chemo cycle, due my 2nd one on Friday, I always said I would just shave it off when it started to fall out, but I haven’t took the plunge yet, what hair I have got left I tucked it...
Good morning all, So that's a good start, I was due to have my second chemo treatment today and I end up testing positive for Covid yesterday. I've spent a good part of the day in A&E for various tests and a dose of antibiotics. Thankfully they let...
