Hi Everyone, just wondering if anyone on here has been prescribed the above from their Doctor if they are struggling to cope emotionally? My doctor has suggested I try these as the last few weeks for me have been hell? I hope to start my Chemo Treatment...
I have my first appointment with oncologist tomorrow, was just wondering how quickly chemo will likely start after this. Thanks x
Feeling a little overwhelmed. I have surgery on Tuesday for both breasts. Cancer is small and caught early but I have calcifications which means they have to remove more breast tissue. Op was cancelled 2 weeks ago due to surgeon being ill. Feeling...
I feel like I’m know nothing about what is going to happen, I am going to try cool cap and have my pre assessment tomorrow. Is there a standard time it takes, I am having mine by drip How long will it take? Are you able to go to the toilet, if need...
Hi , I'm nervously getting ready for next weeks first chemotherapy and thinking about wigs. Anyone took a chance and bought an Amazon wig ? If so can you recommend any? Thank you Jayne
Hello good morning everyone. how many times did you guys have a wound check after mastectomy? 3 weeks post op there was one, is there anymore needed? Above the scar feels like a hard lump- not sure if I should contact surgeon or the gp or whether...
Hi everyone, I had my wide excision and sentinel lymph node surgery 10 days ago, all seemed fine, with not too much pain, but the last couple of days I have experienced a burning pain under my arm, going down a few inches from my armpit towards my elbow...
Hello I have had 1x chemo session so far, my 2nd is on Monday hopefully if my bloods are good. I am getting quite sharp pains in my boob area, I wondered whether anyone else have had this? I will ask the chemo nurse Monday but woukd just be insightful...
I was first diagnosed in 2011 after routine mammagram after lumpectomy and radiotherapy all progressed well until 2015 found another lump ! Again had lumpectomy and radiotherapy again caught early so avoided chemo now I have two scarred breasts and fear...
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