Who do I contact for advice on treatment if I have an autoimmune and breast cancer? My oncologist doesn't have a clue what he's doing. My rheumatologist says he's not an oncologist. Problem: Systemic medication contradicts autoimmune. They've...
Hi everyone I had a lumpectomy for a 4cm tumour and lymph node removal. I was diagnosed with lobular cancer nearly 3 years ago. I had radiotherapy, zometa infusions and the dreaded letrozole. I have been okay so far apart from joint pain which I can...
I just wanted to post on here and share if anyone and I’m sure their is has had same experience I feel like 9 months on from my diagnosis I should be getting back to my normal like or ‘the new normal’ as they say I had stage 1, lumpectomy and radiotherapy...
Has anyone used red light therapy and if so have you found it beneficial. Also is it safe?
I’ve kind of “forgotten” about my BC battle! (I’ll never forget it, not really), but it’s not my main focus anymore! Because I’m fine now! As my profile says, I’ve had my moments but I have come out the other side! I’m only saying this because this was...
Good morning I have such a dilemma. My mum was diagnosed with IDC grade 3 last week. Mum is obviously shocked and upset. We lost dad 11 months ago. My daughter turns 30 next week and as a family we are going to Vegas from the UK to celebrate. Mum is...
realise this seems quite trivial but I’m trying to cut out the booze. Slightly stuck for that evening tipple now! have tried Mother root and soda which is nice but as expensive as gin!! Also I’m a bit tired of it! peroni 0 is excellent but seems high...
I had a diagnosis of breast cancer in 2023. I had lumpectomy and radiotherapy and now on letrozole for a minimum of 5 years. Due to the medication I have had numerous side effects. Joint pain, extreme tiredness, hot flushes, lack of sleep and general...
Hello, I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer a week ago. Since then, I've been wizzed through MRI's, Pet scans and assisted fertility clinics. The doctors and nurses have been great but the main emotion that I can identify is hopelessness. ...
I was diagnosed with Stage 2 grade 3 ER + breast cancer last October. I underwent single mastectomy and full lymph node removal last October. I began Chemo in February 25 followed by Radiotherapy in June/July 25. Letrozole started & 2 months ago I had...
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