I finished EC chemo no probs now I’m on weekly pacixitol sorry for the spelling … the last 4 weeks so much pain in the butt. Yesterday really couldn’t cope so I’m laying in bed. I get stabbing pains possibly nerve pain. Scans only show SOME sacrum inflammation...
Hi all Recently I have been thinking about my care plan which included lumpectomy and lymph node removal. Which I had in September, and thankfully its all been removed and the lymph nodes were clear as well. As part of my care plan is now to have...
I had a mastectomy 3 weeks ago. Physically I’m healing very well. The few days however I am starting to struggle with my feelings. Like I don’t really know what’s happening. I was diagnosed 2 months ago, I took it all in, the prognosis was really positive...
Good morning, I've hopped on from the Ovarian Cancer group (read my BIO) . I had my op for my OC in August 21. I was also diagnosed with 2 different types of breast cancer both in the same breast in July 21, 7mm and 9mm . I started 3 weekly Carbo Paxil...
Hi everyone, I have joint and muscle pains - probably as a result of my Letrozole. My Breast Cancer Nurse has suggested that I try Glucosamine and Chrondroitin supplements and I was wondering if anyone can tell me if they've tried these and if so whether...
Hi I'm just newly diagnosed with breast cancer. It's a scary time. However now I'm told it looks like it's metastisised on the spine. So a bone scan is due this week. In bits here and I have no idea what to expect. I'm told if it has and they are sure...
Hi everyone I pray and hope you all coping well just a quick question… my daughter has booked a spar day for 2 for her 25th birthday and she wants to spend it with me she is getting grief about me having a massage, they want a written authorisation...
Hi I was recalled from a routine mammogram in September and last week was told I had high grade DCIS. My appointment with the consultant isn’t for another week and I don’t have a contact at the hospital to ask any questions. I am trying to only think...
Am hoping somebody is able to help or advise me, was diagnosed in May 2020 with breast cancer lumpectomy and radiotherapy completed. Commenced on tamoxifen which wasn't agreeing with me so now having monthly injections of zoladex and letrozole, sick of...
Hello I'm new here and thought I'd share my mum's current situation in the hope of helping someone else or getting some advice. My mum is 55 , always been in great health and about 8 months ago she woke up one morning with a large mass in her left...
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