Has anyone else had this. I am hoping that it will improve over time.
Hi. I don’t know if it’s a coincidence but I seem to have really bad eye bags since starting chemo (11 sessions in now). Just wondered if anyone experienced similar? Could just be a coincidence rather than caused by it.
Hello, I wondered if anybody has any advice regarding running post mastectomy. I had a mastectomy, followed by chemo, which is due to finish in February. Pre diagnosis I used to run about 3 times per week. I generally run on a treadmill at home, so...
Hello, I've been suffering a lot with side effects from Abemicilib, I've been trying to slowly build my body back up and improve my health and fitness. I have started going to a pilates class once a week and it exhausts me but I'm enjoying it. I was...
Good evening everyone I.have been advised that clodronate would benefit me against osteoporosis in the long-term and act as a cancer prevention I don't know that much about this medication, had anyone experienced any side effects or has any experience...
Hi all, Hoping to get some support here please, I have had a dull ache, pain on left side of my breast for weeks go an behold had a Dr's appoint there is a very prominent felt lump ( as I can feel it too) 6 by 3 so quite large, I have an appointment...
Hi It may be of interest to some - the above book has really helped me focus since diagnosis a few weeks ago. It details how exercise plays such an important part in both preparing for chemo / surgery / radiotherapy, as well as having big impact on...
I had a routine mammogram on 16th June (was almost 3 years late with it as kept on putting it off!) I came back from holiday on 27th June saying they would like to do further tests. Last Wed I have another mammogram, USS and biopsy. I went back today...
Morning all Was diagnosed with breast cancer, grade 2 March 2023 , 5 rounds of radiotherapy now on Aldronic acid , Letrozole , Adcal . However was in A&E Christmas Day , had emergency op an Appendectomy, so am feeling very worn down and feel I need...
Had biopsy’s done, ultra sound and mammogram been told on imaging it’s been graded as UFA 4 & UFA 5. Consultant said on the imaging this means 95% cancer. I guess I need to prepare myself - biopsy results will take a week or 2. can anyone tell me anymore...
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