I usually wear stick on nails on my fingers, they really keep my nails strong. My Oncologist said that most ladies keep their gel nails on and find this protects their nails. I’ve seen mixed things on here about nails. Did anyone keep false nails on...
Hi. So I have been told at my hospital they do not do reconstructions straight away until after treatment. I was told that if I wanted implant reconstruction (I am too slim to have diep flap reconstruction) I wouldn’t be able to after radiotherapy (causes...
Hello. I have been told I will probably be given steroids with carboplatin as this prevents allergic reaction. I have always been scared of steroids due to the common conception they give you fat face and weight gain. Has anyone experienced this and...
Just finished 4 fortnightly cycles of EC and at times was pretty rough. Glad to get it over with and still have a head of hair ( much thinner) thanks to cold capping ( not pleasant for the majority but battling through) Next 4 cycles are Pacitaxel and...
Tender tiny "bump" where ear joins face, slightly red and warm. Can't find anything on this so may not be related to my treatment at all. Woke up today after a brilliant night's sleep to find my face as red as a beetroot but no temperature?
Hi I had a lumpectomy in November 2024. In January this year I had to go for another shave of flesh due to the tumour being bigger than expected and pre cancerous cells. There was a period of 42 days between operations. I have been told they got all the...
Hi. My feet feel like they're sunburned underneath. Looking for a cream in the UK for relief which is safe to use with levothyroxine, ramipril, steroids etc. Im using a footbath, foot massaging machine and bought some Epsom salts to try. Slight improvement...
I am currently on 13/15 of my radiotherapy for BC my treatment is adjuvant. There is lots of conflicting information on what creams you should and shouldn’t use. I have only been advised nothing scented or oil based. I have got an unscented aloe Vera...
For anyone waiting to start on docetaxel chemotherapy, here is a "Head's up on what to be ready for. Don't wait until after you've had your chemo, but have in the cubboard at home, prescription meds to stop diarrohea. Prescription mouth wash to numb the...
Hi. I had my first EC chemo 12 days ago and ended up in hospital with neutropaenic fever for 4 days (neutrophils were zero!). I came home yesterday. I feel a little cold and shivery but my temperature is normal and I don’t feel any worse in myself...
