Hi, just had my appointment today about my reconstruction after a lumpectomy last year. Feeling very emotional about it all, it’s all flooding back, not even sure I have whilst accepted what’s happed to me in the past 12 months, mixed bag of feelings...
I was diagnosed early November A week after my diagnosis my dad past away suddenly absolutely adored my dad he was my hero A week after my dad past I had my surgery I feel very lucky it was only stage 2 and wasn't in the lymph nodes only have to...
Hi there I have recently immigrated from South Africa and I am in the Leyland area. I have stage 4 breast cancer me am getting registered on the NHS system. In the meantime I am trying to find out information regarding physiotherapist to assist with lymphodema...
Still in shock all happened so fast, first ever mammogram then hospital letter to go back. Three biopsys and knew it was bad news. Each day is so hard to face, struggling to even get dressed. Will it get easier? Or just more manageable? X
Hi, I have had my biopsies, CT scan and bone scan and should find my out on Thursday if the cancer has spread. I have my appointment with my oncologist next Monday to find out what drugs I am a going to have. My question is, how long after having...
Hi. Due to Covid, are husbsnds/partners allowed to accompany to this appointment?
So I’ve just been diagnosed with breast cancer. Thought I was being super vigilant and went for mammogram. Came out of hospital 3 hours later in a mess with a diagnosis. Total headfuck. I feel fine one minute and shocking the next. Some friends amazing;...
I've now feel that I need some help in coming to terms with everything. In May 2021 it was discovered that i had many Tumours in my head, in which I underwent 12 hours of surgery, where they cut my head open from one ear to the other to remove 5 tumours...
Had surgery, chemo and radiotherapy last summer/autumn. Been on letrozole since oct21. Awful side effects(night sweats, hot flashes, joint pain). Oncologist says evening primrose might help but GP, pharmacist, cancer research UK and Breast Cancer Now...
Hi im julie and are new to this forum,and was on HRT for 24 years to long i asked to come.off it several times but had no help , i have had a opp and have another one coming up, but i found out i have to have some hormones which will cause the flushes...
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