Hi everyone, I’m due to start my radiotherapy in 2 weeks ( I’ve had my planning app) but I’ve read about keeping the skin moisturised. Does anyone have any recommendations? I tried E45 but it made my skin feel itchy and a bit spotty. I’ve been using bio...
Sorry if I'm not replying to messages I'm hopeless with internet and I'm trying to learn how to navigate my way around the site. I'm a bit of a dinosaur I'm afraid. Love from unagh x
Hi Had surgery over 2 weeks ago Struggling mentally and physically Trying to do normal things, but my body telling me to slow down Not sleeping great , and not back to work yet have a very physical job so no chance there yet Any advice please...
Hi everybody, I'm starting my chemo next week. I've had a bad week seeing the oncologist and discussing my treatment plan. I was asked if I wanted to consider the cool cap regarding hair loss, I was looking for some advice like is it worth it. I will...
Hi everyone, I am going to start by telling you a bit from my story. This summer I have been diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer. I consider myself lucky because I could find the lump early, by myself. I knew from the first moment that it was cancer...
Has anybody else have this?
Hi All, just been confirmed that I do have breast cancer although they are not sure on lymph node involvement (have to go for a third lymph node biopsy tomorrow) and waiting on ct scan. The dr told me, they think it is either mastoplastic BC, which is...
Hi everyone I have finished chemo and had a lumpectony all clear with clear margins and clear lymph nodes, yay!!! However the biopsy from my surgery shows my cancer is metaplastic , has anyone had similar diagno is? Thankyou in advance
Hi all, I’m just getting ready for bed and packing my bag ready for my first chemo cycle tomorrow. I’m feeling so apprehensive. I’ve been given so much information so am well informed but I just don’t know how I am going to feel. Cancer is a world of...
Just had oncotype results...12 so no chemotherapy. Appointment with oncology next week to discuss radiotherapy as one lymph node was positive following mastectomy. Then 10 years of anastrazole. Just sharing some good news with those who are still waiting...
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