Hi I had lumpectomy & node clearance last Thursday 24th. I’m still in so much pain. It’s a ‘hot’ pain like I’ve got a poker sticking in me. My breast nurse removed the drain on Monday & reassured me there was no infection. There’s no redness around...
Hi folk. im new here.Had a lumpectomy on 3/3 and now awaiting results as to what the next move will be. biopsy results came back inconclusive so I’m still in the dark.Back to see Dr 14/3 and hopefully I’ll know where I stand.The waiting is torture...
Yip I have a terrible case of the “ what ifs “ I cannot shake it over the last few days , at all ! What if the cancer is spreading throughout my body whilst im sitting here waiting for my onco appt and mri ( both next week) ? What if the spots in...
About to start radiotherapy and then begin hormone treatment. Anyone out there receiving Goserelin, letrozole,bisphosphonates and how have you got on with these drugs? Worried about taking yet more drugs after chemo and the side effects
Hi, looking for advice should I go for chemo after eating, or is it better on an empty stomach? thank you x
Hi, now just over 4 months post chemo and have my eyelashes back to almost normal with eyebrows, although growing a bit haywire, almost fully grown. Having been a redhead pre chemo my eyelashes and brows were very blonde. Can anyone tell me how soon I...
Had my first docetaxel last Friday (25th feb) and my mouth is covered in thrush on my tongue, big ulcer under it and few other small ones on inside cheek but not definite because can't open mouth that wide to see properly because so so sore. And my throat...
Hello Everyone I start my chemo the 16th of March. Looking for any tips and advice and any recommendations for must have products. I am trying to plan and organize in order to stop the pain and fear taking over ! I am going to try the cold cap. Someone...
I have had a small lump removed from the middle of my breast. It hasn’t really changed much in size I am still 34 G. My wireless sports bras fit ok but too sweaty to wear all day. The wire free bras I bought just don’t fit they rise up at the back and...
Asking for advice anyone else experienced similar issues. I had lumpectomy in November and biopsy results indicated an anomaly. The results took 8 weeks and I only got them then when I went to PALS. Found out the sample had been sent to a tertiary centre...
