Hi All I'm new to to this group and I'll be honest I'm not sure I should even be in it as I haven't received an actual diagnosis yet but I don't know who else to go talk to who may be feeling similar to me . I found a lump in my left breast a few weeks...
Hi everyone. Last chemo was 4th Aug. I lost a lot of my hair despite cold capping. Nevertheless it is what it is and it’s a small price to pay to still be alive. My hair has grown all over now, no bald patches however the length is very short and so...
I’ve just had a double mastectomy due to grade 3 cancer. Feel like I’m not whole anymore
Hi - please can i ask how people built up strength and increased exercise their after cancer treatment? i have finally finished BC treatment after 9 months (chemo//surgery and radiotherapy) and have just started letrozole and ribociclib as a preventative...
Quick question for everyone. Has anyone developed a rash on their face after chemo? I have just had my last round of chemo and after my previous round I developed hand foot syndrome. I have just developed it again and also have a rash on my face that...
Hi everyone I’ve posted before on the secondary cancer forum. I was diagnosed last year with metaplastic breast cancer unfortunately it has metastasized to my lungs. I’m awaiting more scans this week to hopefully get on a new trial at St Barts Hospital...
Hi all Has anyone else noticed their lump /swelling seems to have gone down after 1 cycle of chemo ?
hi all I'm in one year remission and scared and anxious. I dont know how to stop feeling afraid and alone. im doing everything I should be but I am struggling. I have been for a bone scan today abd have a CT scan booked in a few weeks. I am so...
I have just finished my 3 cycles of EC and everything has been going well with bloods and side effects minimal etc. I am meant to be starting my Docetaxel on Monday 17th Nov and I am having 3 of these 3 weeks apart. I had my bloods done yesterday (Friday...
Hi all I need help with itching and dry skin and advise of what cream is to stop the itching. Thanks. kay
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