I had covid 2 months ago while on chemo. I’ve had no taste or smell back. Is my chemo working against my taste & smell recovering? Really miss enjoying food & drinks.
Firstly I have been reading many of your posts since my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer in August and have found them really helpful and supportive, thank you. My wife has had a therapeutic mammoplasty operation and there was no evidence of cancer...
I have been experiencing pain under my arms it's like a lot of needles more than a thump I have mentioned to oncologist but seemed dismissive this was a few months ago and pain is still there do I speak to go or Macmillan nurse I had a lumpectomy then...
Hello my first day on here. I am 57 and triple negative . Lumpectomy booked for 2nd December I have breast implants, not sure what to go for bra wise? I had post surgery bras for my breast implants 8 years ago but not sure what to go for with a lumpectomy...
Finished chemo on the 14th Oct My appointment for maintenance plan 3rd Nov cancelled until the 15th of Dec and it is telephone app.This does seem along time when I still won't have my radiotherapy appointments planned .Almost 9week after chemo. Tha...
My plan is for two lumpectomies, left and right in a few days, followed by radiotherapy, again both sides. I would welcome any practical advice anyone can give so that I am as prepared as possible. I live alone and I am fit and healthy. I realize having...
Hi! I was diagnosed with invasive lobular BC last month and had therapeutic mammoplasty surgery two weeks ago today. I have another week and a half before I get the pathology report, bit like sitting on a time bomb waiting for the results! I was wondering...
Hello there was an earlier post from a black lady? Take a look at Black Women Rising podcast hosted by Leanne Pero a black cancer survivor aiming to raise awareness & support for Black Asian & Minority ethnic women's groups diagnosed with cancer. Good...
Hullo. I was diagnosed in May, had diep, lymph node removal, mascetomy, recon and reduction. No chemo but fast forward radiotherapy. On letrozole and adcal. Was due to start Zometa next week after ok from dentist. However after going for minor filling...
Hi. My name is Penelope and I had bi lateral lumpectomy on the 17.th September, plus node removal . The problem I am facing is the nerve pain down my left arm. I had a fluid drain a few weeks ago and both my surgeon and my oncologist are aware of...
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