Hi all, I thought it would be useful to highlight that Liz O’Riordan (the breast surgeon who has had breast cancer) has posted a link to a short film on her Twitter (X) account. It is mostly about how Turmeric supplements interfere with Tamoxifen and...
I had treatment for breast cancer in 2017. Lumpectomy and radiotherapy. I have had regular mammograms, still taking Letrozole and had DEXA scans etc. My worry is the discomfort under my arm (lymph node removal) also sharp pains in my breast along with...
Hi all. I had huge support a few months ago when I was first diagnosedi have the breast cancer gene I've had breast cancer twice. First double mastectomy no further treatment. ( Blood test said my chance of recurrence was very low indeed) 5 years...
Hello, there is a survey running til 29 April on ‘shaping national cancer plan’: https://consultations.dhsc.gov.uk/shaping-the-national-cancer-plan This includes collecting views of people with lived experience.
Hi. I am about to start Paclitaxel infusions on Wednesday. I am trying to organise a lift and wondered how long an infusion session lasts.
Hello, I had stage 2 breast cancer last year. Had lumpectomy in right breast and wide local incision in right. Not spread to lymph nodes and currently taking tamoxifen for 5 years. I’m really struggling to get travel insurance to cover a Caribbean cruise...
Hi Everybody, Wishing everybody lots of love and luck wherever you are on your journey! Just looking for some advice on how to deal with the paranoia and obsession after mastectomy and breast implant please. I am continously checking both breasts...
Hello, I have an extreme form of Neuropathy in my surgery site (mastectomy), hands and feet. I seem to be an anomaly and have yet to speak to anyone that has also suffered. The medical community don't have the answers so I have decided to reach...
I had a lumpectomy and node removal just over 2 years ago, I have been on tamoxifen after radiation therapy since then. I have has some scar tissue and cording, but there is a lump that feels more round and pea like, similar to how the original tumour...
Hi all, feels like a world wind to be honest this journey I’m on , I’m 41 and found a lump 31st January went to doctors , then Breast clinic was told 2 weeks later after biopsy that the lump was cancer (3cm) they then found calcification in the same breast...
