Having had breast cancer I now face secondaries and the pain in my lower back is intense. Does anyone else get these symptoms ?
Hi I finished chemo 17th feb after 5 months and had a lumpectomy 3 weeks ago I’m loosing my hair more now than ever I wore the cold cap which was a godsend and I suppose I’m lucky as I had really thick hair my hair that is left is so thin but still...
This space is my safe space to air my feelings without judgement . I have read so many inspirational stories of other women and their journey through this awful disease . Full on social media diaries with pictures etc . Thing is I am not ok with this...
Of course the copy of the letter from the consultant arrives on a Saturday afternoon, when there is no one around to ask! The last I knew was that I have grade 2 cancer which is oestrogen positive and that the HER2 result was equivocal. DCIS and invasive...
Hiya, I just wondered if anyone has suffered from a rash after having Docetaxel? I'm 8days after my first cycle of Docetaxel, I started with a little pimple on my chest, that has become itchy and more like a little rash. Iv tried to research this and...
Hi all x Just reaching out as I’ve hit a bit of a wall of panic today. In a nutshell, I saw my GP on Jan 24th. My urgent referral took 5 weeks. I was diagnosed on Feb 28th, had to wait over two weeks to see a consultant and breast care nurse for biopsy...
Hi all , had mt picc line fitted yesterday honestly I was expecting the worst , but I didn't feel a thing while they were putting the wire in . Spending today relaxing as tomorrow is my first chemo day , trying to stay open minded we are all different...
Does anyone have tips on sleeping after taking 8 steroids, 4 at breakfast and 4 at lunch? I have virtually had no sleep and just had endless thoughts going round my head. I have docetaxil today and feel like a zombie! I will need to take them another...
Hi, I was due to start 10 days of radiotherapy next Tuesday but this morning I received a call from Dr in Radiotherapy saying it has been deferred for a week as she wants me to have an urgent ultrasound. I don't know why I need this ultrasound. I was...
Hi Everyone I thought I would be brave and reach out for advice. Im seven days post breast reduction surgery and sentinel node removal. I had two drains for 3 days, which were removed without a problem, my wounds are healing really well and ive so far...
