Hi, I'm new here and am waiting for clinic appointments after an unrelated MRI showed lumps in my left breast and on my thyroid. I was on a 2 week referral for the breast clinic, which has magically turned into 4 weeks, but yesterday I was on my NHS...
Okay, I am on round 4 of FECT chemotherapy - please can anyone help. I am constantly having a high temperature and this is literally seeing me attend hospital quite a few times a week. My results are showing sign of a bacterial infection, but they are...
Hi I'm 61 year old lady who has recently found a breast lump and my G.P has advised that I have an emergency appointment to have it looked at, I have some dumpling and discoloration so I'm very concerned about it. I have an appointment at a private hospital...
Following a lumpectomy, grisotti flap reconstruction and sentinel lymph node biopsies almost 2 weeks ago I had my follow up appointment with the surgeon today and am so relieved to be told the margins are clear and no lymph node involvement. I was really...
Can someone help me please. As I said in a previous post I had a mastectomy two weeks ago tomorrow. I am still in a bit of pain. Some days worse than others. I also my lymph nodes removed under my right arm. How long does the pain last I suppose it is...
Hi everyone, Apologies if this has been covered elsewhere. I was just wondering if anyone had been given official advice for the booster jab schedule if you have already been given a 3rd dose? I got my 3rd dose in September so I didn't expect to have...
Hi friends, I just have to moan about an encounter I had yesterday. I was waiting for my lift, in radiotherapy as I got chatting to another woman there - she’d come to support a vulnerable relative. In the conversation she asked me what sort of cancer...
Hi, I was just wondering what you guys are doing about chemo and interaction with your family. My daughter lives at home and works in a Primary school and I’ve just had this horrible thought we may need to keep our distance. I’ve not yet had the chat...
Hello all. I had my first NHS breast screening a couple of weeks ago then received a callback for further investigation. I tried not to worry and told myself this happens all the time and as my other half is finishing a massive project at work and under...
Hi, I have sensitive skin and was told to use a moisturiser before, during and after treatment. I am not sure what to use so was wondering if anyone had any recommendations. I thought i would start applying it early so that if i get a reaction I will...
