Hi all I was diagnosed with breast cancer last December and had two operations and two weeks ago finished 18 weeks of chemo, I then immediately got COVID. Even though it's only been two weeks I expected to feel better than I do. I'm still feeling...
Hi all, I received by diagnosis 2 days ago, at 34 years of age and still feel in shock! I can’t recall much from the consultation - need to make notes next time. I have been told that I will need surgery (also in 1 lymph node) plus all treatments...
Hi all I got bad news last week. My triple negative breast cancer has returned. The tumour is 1 cm. I have a meeting with my breast surgeon tomorrow at noon to discuss my options. I have decided that I want a mastectomy as though I know it's no guarantee...
I'm having a mx early next week and am starting to freak out. I've been quite upbeat with my family and work colleagues. Brushing it off as no big deal! Well it finally hit me it is a big deal and it's going to hurt! I thought recovery would be a couple...
Hi, I had a Lumpectomy and Sentinel node removal on 12th July, I was very bruised and in a lot of pain but at my wound check told all was ok so I just thought this must be normal and I am being a wimp and to get on with it. At my results meeting with...
Hi Can I please ask if anyone is taking topical vaginal oestrogen? I met with my oncologist today and he mentioned it as a possibility as I am struggling with vaginal moisturisers giving me BV and I am always having to dash to have a wee when I don...
Hi everyone Has anyone got experience with muscle and bone pain, with tummy pain after Paclitaxel? I’ve just started this on a 2 weekly cycle Thanks
Hi has anyone had zoladex injections? I was advised to have them to protect my ovaries during chemo and stop my periods for the 6 months of treatment to avoid an extra thing to go through every month. However period one post injection one is worst one...
Last week I was lucky enough to finish 2weeks of radiotherapy marking the end of my acute treatment for breast cancer. I am feeling very tired though and had to take the week off work. The tiredness isn't too bad but if I do anything I end up having to...
Hi everyone. Is anyone else having trouble getting Wockhardt brand of Tamoxifen? I had settled on this brand after trying Anastrozole & Tillomed brand of Tamoxifen and felt quite okay on it but now my pharmacy (Boots) can't get it and have given me...
