Hi everyone hope you are all staying safe. I have a couple of questions. I had a mastectomy on my right breast back in November 2021. I have already had the area drained from liquid once and saw my consultant( about another issue) last week. She...
Hi everyone, I have been told that it is advisable to have chemo as the consultant wasn't sure if it would be of any benefit. They have removed all the cancer out when I had my mastectomy and removed most of my lymph nodes. Because of this they were...
I had my first chemotherapy treatment on Wednesday and tried the cold cap. I did persevere and get used to it managed No. 8 all the way through it but found the 2 hours cool down the worst with headache and head felt really heavy. I have now got a neck...
Hello..I went into work this morning ..2 days after my diagnosis.I really wanted to get back to some normality and be strong..I lasted 10 minutes before I broke down and had to come home.Everyone was so supportive and kind but I felt I'd let them down...
Hello everyone! Im due to have my PICC line fitted on Tuesday 22nd and im so, so anxious for this to be done, doctor has prescribed 2mg diazapm to take before hand. Just want to know if anyone else needed it and is it ok to take as the doctor said to...
Hi, I’m 41. I had mastectomy, chemo and radiotherapy. I finished active treatment in the beginning of December last year. I started Zoladex in January and Letrozole in February. I suffer with a very bad bone and muscle aching, day and night. I have...
Stupid I know but a little bit of normality! I had my first round of EC on Thursday (10th) and also used the cold cap. Does anyone know if I,m ok to use the Hot Tub one last time before I have a PICC line fitted? BTW it's only me and my Husband that use...
So I've been told I need chemo which is starting in 10 days time and have opted to try cold cap. I'm told my hair will be wet and I will need to use a mild conditioner on it for the the treatment. What conditioner do people use? How do you care for...
Hi, I had my last chemo 17 days ago and due for my surgery on 2nd of March. My ankles are swollen and hot, shall I call doctor or nurse to discuss. Did anyone had this situation and what should be t advice. I am worried and confused. Please help.
I had my first chemotherapy treatment on Wednesday I’ve woken up with dry eyes this morning (Saturday) can I get over the counter eye drops or do I have to get a prescription for specific ones because of chemotherapy thankyou
