Hello there. I was diagnosed with breast cancer stage 3 in January this year and have had a very quick turnaround of single mastectomy. I would like to know how people have dealt with the massive changes in their lives and how they cope. I haven’t felt...
Hello all Here I am again. Went to breast nurse today and diagnosed with lymphoedema following sentinel node biopsy and radiotherapy. I have had some very slight nipple discharge as well. She is not worried about it but would still like to send me...
Morning, feeling fed up and tearful today, got to go to work and don't feel like it, I can work from home but bcos I'm still new to my job my boss wants me in. Have had my letter for my Mri but not my results appt which is meant to be on Monday 21st,...
Hi I had breast cancer diagnosed in Oct 21removed from left breast on Dec 22 2021..They caught it early and moved quickly.I am on Tamoxifen.I started dancercise again last week and I am wondering if it will be safe to use my powerplate lite again? Some...
Had surgery last week ,still feel bit shite ,how long does it take you to feel ok after this kind of surgery also had lymph node removed ,, knackered and occasionally dizzy still results due next Thursday !
HI all. I'm on my 3rd cycle of paclitaxil and carboplatin ( I'm having weekly treatment) For the first couple of weeks I was fine then it went downhill from there. :-( After having the Carboplatin session ( every) 3rd week. I had severe sickness and...
What can you wear to your daughter’s wedding- 3 weeks after mastectomy? I’ve had lumpectomies x2 before- one on each side so I should be prepared for anything - but still I’ve never had to look respectable so quickly after surgery.
First chemo !!! At 8.30 in the morning!! What a time , . I have my PTSD set off in hospitals.No matter how many times I go it don't get easier. I don't particularly like the sound of being pumped so early with drugs.Got to have steriods, my hormone...
Hi all had first cycle of TCHP yesterday. Rash on chest and face and temp around 35.7 all day. Called helpline but they said was ok- just bit worried about the low temperature and wondering if anyone else had this. They said not a worry re sepsis as...
I'm 3 weeks post chemo TC regime, when do you start feeling better still soooo fatigued and no energy
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