Hi. I had DCIS back in 2018. I had a mastectomy and immediate reconstruction. I was very lucky as I didn’t need any further treatment. My eldest daughter is now 16 and youngest is 13. I keep wondering what they have to look out for in the future? Should...
Hi all I had my 2nd Zoladex implant this morning and noticed now it's been quite itchy and can feel the implant under my skin is this normal? as I never felt anything with the 1st one
Evening all, I’m taking letrozole and alendronic plus Adcal. Just had my yr 3 mammogram and anxiously awaiting the results. my joint pain has been tolerable so far, but these last few weeks the pain is much worse in my knees and ankles. i’m wondering...
For those who have been taking Ribociclib and had side effects, did these start right at the beginning of taking the drug or develop after a while? Have they got better over time or worse? I have a big holiday planned 2 months after a planned start date...
Hi. I can’t see any posts about this oral chemo drug in here. Who is on it and how is it going? I am a week in and have had a few bouts of diarhoea, felt tired, felt sick, headache, dizzy/light headed. If I’m honest I’ve felt worse than I did on...
Good evening everyone I have seen two Macmillan TV adverts this evening, as well as lots of adverts on their Facebook site - and this website - for Brave the Shave, This is encouraging people to raise money for people affected by cancer by shaving...
Hi all, I had my first of five radiotherapy sessions yesterday, and since then I’ve been experiencing pain in my reconstructed breast. For those who have completed a course of five radiotherapy sessions, could you share what side effects or challenges...
Hello, Does anybody else find they are forgetting things and losing things? I haven't started any treatment yet only had a lumpectomy but I am finding it very difficult to stay focused on anything. Plus my mood is very changeable one minute I am like...
I had breast cancer and I am now on hormone treatment, I am really struggling to cope day to day. I feel worn out with fatigue and like I’m in a constant daze. I need to think about going back to work next year after a year off. I don’t feel anywhere...
Hi. Waiting on an urgent referral back to breast care team but this will be after Xmas just wondering if anyone has had anything similar. I have a tender slightly swollen area between my surgery scar and my lymph node scar. I had 2 lumpectomy’s and sentinel...
