I had sentinel nodes removed a couple of weeks ago and everyone is pleased at how my scar is looking etc. But the skin of my armpits is so sensitive I can barely cope with the feel of my clothes, and have spent way too much time with my forearm on my...
I had my left breast and 3 lymph nodes removed almost 5 wks ago and still suffer tightness and pain every day no successful pain relief, is this normal, has anyone else suffered that long please
Oncologist has decided no chemo, oncotype score 21, no lymph involvement , lumpectomy completed. Zoladex injections monthly and prescribed letrozole. Anyone else had similar treatment plan. worried about no chemo, but oncologist said it wouldn’t be effective...
Hi sorry if this is not the right place. I had a two lumps found (by CT scan of lungs) in January. I had a biopsy and was told they were fibroadenoma. They were going to remove but with covid this was delayed until September (as I am CEV). So had a...
Hello there this is a very long shot but I will go for it !! I had a mastectomy back in March 2020 and have been left with a large flap on the side under my armpit on my side of chest just where your bra band ls. Every time I raise my arm it comes...
I'm done with treatment. Trying to give myself some tlc. Never been one for massages or facials. Does anyone have any experience/opinion of acupuncture. Hoping it may help with menopause symptoms - hot flushes and relaxation as still feel quite anxious...
Hi everyone I hope you are all doing ok. Well treatment is done and I feel I’d like to do some kind of exercise, possibly yoga, something calming. I live in Braintree, Essex and wondered if anyone knows of any classes. Following diagnosis and...
I know it's been discussed before but the posts I found seem very old. I am 8 weeks post chemo and have grey hair regrowth. It's very short. I'm grateful for the hair but it's making me feel about 90 and I'm in my 40's! Anyone have advise on when...
I am so tired whilst my daughter is going through treatment, I have moved in with her to help look after her and my grandchildren. Whist trying to hold down a full time job. This is where the problem lies. I am a 52 year old with Fibromyalgia and...
My chemotherapy sessions is over. And I don't know what shall I do about my hair.what can I use to get my hair and eyelashes out sooner?
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