Hi everyone, and I hope you are all ok. Had op 4 weeks ago and went for results this week. One node positive and chemo to start in a few weeks. I was scared/am scared but not totally shocked. Anyone else has similar experience? Love to you all...
Hi everyone - I had a single mastectomy with immediate DIEP reconstruction for lobular breast cancer in February of this year. I have had 3 rounds of EC chemo and am currently on my 8th out of 12 weekly paclitaxel. Last Wednesday my DIEP breast felt more...
Dear all, Oh well, I have cancer again, I rather sit in the cinema and watch the whole filmography of Goddard plus interviews, that have to deal with this terror again. Today, I have had an appointment with the surgeon. It appears that I have DC and...
Hi everyone hope you are all ok today Well today's the day for my pre assessment. I'm in West of Scotland and wonder if there is anyone else at the same stage as I am. Wondering how long after pre assessment was your op? Wondering, wondering about...
BBC Sounds - Bug in the System - the past, present and future of cancer… a really inspiring and positive listen
Hello I am about to start taking Letrozole. Any tis on taking this e.g. time of day. Thanks
Hi I had 5 day radiotherapy after my mastectomy. Had the mastectomy 8 weeks ago and the radiotherapy last week, finished Monday. So far no problems with rads other than skin feels a bit ‘leathery’ but I’m using the creams provided by the hospital as...
Hi I been advised to take mayb white sage/ pollen extract ( contains vit E) /turmeric My research says no to these as they interfere with how tamoxifen works, Does anyone take this and it's fine?. What are people thought My hot flushes are awful...
Hi all i don’t know where to start looking at information, mammogram, ultrasound, biopsies taken Friday, 1 lump 25mm another 7mm plus another possible in the armpit. told the larger is definitely cancer possibly the smaller also, surgery is also...
So I have spent all afternoon chasing pre op assessment and surgery booking to be told im not on either yet ! Aaahhhhhh, what have I got to do to get a date. Do they not realise we have lives and family to sort out. I’m so fed up when will this end x...
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