Hi My name is jo I don't have cancer but my mum is going through treatment and my best friend is going through has well. Im hear to ask questions if or when i get them and see what others have put and hopefully might be able to help/support others.
Copied from an article I read today and wanted to share because it's how I feel after having my tattoos done 2 days ago: For me, having to have a permanent tattoo visible in the middle of my chest was not about having a permanent reminder of the cancer...
i. I have had breast cancer on and off for 4 years.I recently had a mastectomy but I know that small nodules are going to keep appearing in the area. Anyone else have this and any advice. My surgeon says she can remove them individually
I have recently been diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. It has spread to my lymph node and am waiting to start chemo.. anyone had a similar experience to this? I have been referred to genetics because of my family history . I have 2 children...
Silly question again. If I need to drink plenty during Chemo, how do you go to loo? I always need to pee amyway.
i have had breast cancer 3 times now since 2006. Last surgery being last sep 2021. Had Radiotherapy and now on Letrozole. I am also pre diabetic since early 2018. Have just done a finger prick test and my sugar level us up. Do all drugs have this effect...
Hello Everyone, it’s been such a comfort hearing your stories, support and advice for one another. Thank you for your honesty and willingness to share. had a diagnosis on Tuesday - grade 3, HER2 borderline so they are advising 24 weeks of chemo, then...
Hi. I was diagnosed with breast cancer 25/10/21. I have 1 more chemotherapy session left then surgery. I’m really struggling at the moment with the side effects of chemotherapy. There is no help financially. Im still trying to work. All I want to do...
Going for my results this afternoon,after having a biopsty and mammogram last week. Praying for good news x
I have just been diagnosed for the 2nd time with breast cancer. I am the 3rd person in my family . My Mym and my brother have both died . My mum was only 56 bless her but when she died there wasn’t the technology and help that we now have. I’m frightened...
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