Hello everyone, I have read from reliable sources that lemon and ginger infusion, when consumed daily, increases immune system function. There is a study that claims that it fights against cancer. Of course, do your own research. I boiled...
Hi, this is my first post, so hello all I was diagnosed with DCIS & also breast cancel in my right breast and had my mastectomy at the start of February this year. During my follow up appointment with the surgeon, I was advised that one of four axillary...
I had a lumpectomy last July for early stage invasive ductal carcinoma and radiotherapy in November. Radiotherapy was delayed a bit due to complications following major surgery for a benign condition in August. I have a discoloured rectangle of skin which...
Hi there, I also had a single mastectomy a month ago and my doctor suggests starting hormone therapy for the next 5 years. Yet, I can't make up my mind about whether to take that therapy considering all the side effects since the treatment only gives...
Hello all, I’ve just finished radiotherapy for BC. I’m already experiencing side effects, my boob is red and very tender. But the worst part for me is that my lumpectomy excision and lymph nodes scars are very red and sore. Is this normal? Also I’m...
Hello, waiting for CT next week and afraid it’s spread everywhere. I’ve had a sore throat for three months, got hemoroids that started at the same time I found the lump in my chest, asthma and for some reason my collarbone, neck, ribs and shoulder are...
Does anyone have any experience with coughing / sore throat and lung mets please? The cough started around the time perindopril was added as a heart protection drug. Before this, despite the mets, there was very little coughing. Blood infection markers...
Hi, I finished radiotherapy a week ago and today had a telephone consultation with a radiologist just to check on my progress and to see if I have any concerns. She advised me not to use any skin care products, shampoos or shower gels that contain Estrogen...
Morning, I've been diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer, I started my first round of chemo on Monday. I felt OK on Tuesday but since then my legs are very painful and my groin area and also numb toes. Does anyone have any remedies to help relieve it please...
Has anyone started taking this chemo drug which I am about to start.?? I will be on it for 2 yrs for the prevention of breast cancer returning. I know everyone is different but what are the immediate side effects? Anything like EC or Docetaxel? Will be...
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