Anyone else had problems getting Letrozole?. And has another prescription been successful. ??
First chemo starts tomorrow (taxol and carboplatin) and I’m feeling very stressed and overwhelmed, so much going around my head, will I be ill this time tomorrow, will I be tired, will I look ill, will all my hair fall out, will I be too ill to play with...
Hi I had mastectomy and reconstructive surgery over 6 weeks ago ...left breast only ... went for check up with consultant on Tuesday... a red patch has appeared and breast still feels swollen and uncomfortable... I did call the the breastcare nurses as...
So today I had revision surgery to fix the badly healed incision scars caused by the dehisence on my reconstructed breast and on my tram flap. To say I was anxious is an understatement but I managed it all so well and alone this time. I got PTSD after...
Hi. Just thinking ahead to eyelash loss. Does this happen pretty quickly? Did anyone use lash growth serum to try to prevent this? Is it best not to wear mascara so you are not rubbing them and causing them to fall out? Do they all fall out at once?
Hi all, I am a young 42 and I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer. The topic here is alcohol related. I have enjoyed a glass of wine a couple of days a week for a years and although I don’t go out much, I do also like going to the pub to catch...
Hello. I have stage 1 / grade 3 BC. I have completed 3 x cycles of EC and started my first of 3 x Docetaxel 5 days ago. I seemed OK on EC and after the 3-4 day fatigue managed OK between appointments. This though is knocking me sideways. I cannot even...
I got my wig today and I really dislike it. It looks thin and cheap. I asked if I could leave it and I was told no, or I would have to come back at another date. I was also sold a headband, stand, and care products to go with it. I was told I needed it...
Hi all, Well I have just had my appointment come through for first round of Kadcyla. Anyone out there that can give me a clue as to how bad the side effects are? I had a terrible time with Docetaxcyl hoping it's not going to be like that. Thanks for...
Difficulty accessing childcare for their young children whilst undergoing intensive treatment... Any charities/services and/or organisations that may be able to support?
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