So after looking up my symptoms which I wasnt going to do but the nurses left me thinking my symptoms were a cause for concern and are monitoring me I decided to search. I believe i have Peripheral neuropathy my symptoms are No bowl movement, numbness...
Hi Everyone, I am 3 weeks post-mastectomy of my left breast. I have not had results of lymph node biopsy yet but all scans and MRI have indicated there is no spread. I have bad lower back pain though and am so anxious that it means the cancer has spread...
Feeling pretty crappy about my MRI results.. so the lymph nodes have responded well to the chemo but the large lump in my breast hasn't shrunk at all and is still the same. Feel so deflated after all this hard work with chemo. I am scared I'm not going...
Hello lovely people, I know this is a ridiculous question to ask, but my skin since starting chemo and steroids has just been unmanageable. Before treatment I had the occasional breakout, but nothing quite as severe as this. It's on my face, my...
I have had a seroma drained for the third time yesterday. The nurse who did it told me they are only allowed to drain four time. It seemed strange and I am going to check it with my own team, but I wonder if anyone else has heard of such a restriction...
Had 1st session on friday with horrendous nausea and dizziness. Should I still be feeling like my legs dont belong to me and my head? I feel I'm floating around in a sleepy state.
After meeting with the oncologist I have been told I’ll be on TCHP which she said is very intense. Anyone else been on it that can offer any advice?
Hello All I finished my chemo on 2.11.21 (yay!!) and my hair has started to grow back! I am wondering if anyone could offer any advice on supplements to take or product to use that will help support my new hair growth (and to some extent speed it...
Was diagnosed 7 years ago and been clear for almost 6 years. I’m on anastrozole and zoledex. I want to apply to drive a bus. Are these medications ok to do so. Are there any bus drivers that are on the same meds
History: Lobular Breast cancer. Left side Mastectomy 8 weeks ago, traces found in 1 of 2 lymph’s removed so next step is chemo starting on 1st Dec. Background: I’m a control freak. I need info to at least understand the processes and expectations. I...
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