Hi Ive just been diagnosed with reoccurring triple negative bc. I somehow knew it would come back just thought I’d have a lot longer to get on with things! Awaiting the results on my swollen lymph but if all ok then it’s a mastectomy as my breast is...
I was diagnosed with high grade DCIS in 2007 and had a lumpectomy followed by radiotherapy. In 2012 I was found to have two invasive tumours and a high grade D.C.I.S in my other breast. This was missed at my five yr mammogram , followed by ultrasound...
Hi All Just had full lymph node clearance and I have to massage my arm every night with some kind of thick cream. I've been using Aqueous cream but it doesn't absorb into the skin very well so I go to bed very greasy! Any recommendations? Also...
Hi Everyone, Wondering if anyone can help..so had mastectomy with immediate implant..im 3 weeks post surgery and have a few questions...I have another appointment next week but you know what its like when things on your mind :-) I know they say dont...
Having chemo every 3 weeks. Had 3 FEC, 1 of Docetaxal. Next chemo on Wednesday. Back of hand suddenly gone rash under the skin, almost looks like veins could be bleeding. Anyone experienced this? Jo x
Hi everyone, was wounding if anyone is having Trastuzumab targeting cancer drug and the side effects you have experience. I have had 5 rounds 6th on Tuesday 7th June have it until November. I have very painful feet. Pins and needles. The balls of my feets...
I was diagnosed with Grade 1 Stage 1 Hormone receptor positive IDC (7mm tumour) in November. After a lumpectomy and 20 sessions of radiotherapy I have been taking tamoxifen since December and feel like I am now finally getting my life back. A really...
Hi just wondering whether anyone has taken this supplement with Letrozole following surgery.
Hi all : )) I have my first chemo session on the 14/06, They’ve given me option of cold cap which I have said no to as I’ve read it’s not guaranteed and comes with a heap of its own side effects. has anyone used one? If so your experience from it please...
I have religiously gone for mammograms etc. And worked in the NHS (clinician) for more than 20 years. 10 June 2021 we had party here in the garden for partners birthday and coming out of lockdown (great night). 18 days later (28 June) I was in theatre...
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