Hi all I had a lumpectomy 12mths ago and completed my radiotherapy in June last year. I now have lymphodemia in my breast, I was referred to a specialist and was shown the massage technique. Is anyone else in this situation and what advise have you...
Hi, I had my 3rd cycle of EC chemo last week on Wednesday. For the previous 2 I felt unwell for about 5-6 days then it started to lift. This time round 3 I am still feeling so weird after 9 days. My head is so foggy, I’m still getting bouts of nausea...
Hi, I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in February this year. I was adamant I wanted a mastectomy when I saw the surgeon, but after lengthy discussion and lots of tears I agreed to have a WLE. The mammogram and ultrasound all said it was only...
I had a DIEP flap reconstruction with mastectomy 3.5 weeks ago and unfortunately nothing really went to plan. I had a haematoma the next day so straight back into surgery. Because my DCIS was so close to the surface the skin was left very thin and that...
Hi I'm taking Letrozole and get hot flushes. Anyone else got that problem too? I sweat everywhere and I mean everywhere under my armpits, my back, head , neck and especially between my legs. Its annoying and I always feel dirty. One off the nurses suggested...
Started Chemo in January 3 rounds of FEC completed with only minimal side effects. Moved onto docetaxel last week and seem to have been hit with every side effect.
I had my first biopsy today. I'm wondering if I should sleep with my bra on since i have large breasts to eliminate any unecessary pulling? I am very uncomfortable with it on....as because I have big breasts, I have big wires that are uncomfortable...
My chemo finished in Dec 2021 and I have been left with Neuropathy, more severe in my feet to the point I can’t walk for very long with out being in pain. The painkillers my consultant gave me have so many side effects I’m worried about taking them, I...
Hi Im new here. I was recently diagnosed with er positive invasive ducal cancer. I had my surgery first and have my appointment on Wednesday where I will find out further treatments required. They have told me that I will definitely need hormone blockers...
Hi, I was diagnosed with grade 3 TNBC last summer. I have since gone thru lumpectomy, 6 cycles of chemo and all that entails and radiotherapy. I only finished the treatment two weeks ago and am exhausted. I am a single mum and currently going thru a...
