I started on Tamoxifen last May and apart from not being able to sleep until I worked out when to take the tablet and giving me constipation I didn’t suffer any other side effects. From what I’ve read on here, I have been very lucky. My periods stopped...
Hi, I’m due to start radiotherapy next week, after which I would love to get away for a holiday somewhere hot! is it generally ok to go in the sun when covered up, and how about swimming in the sea? Sorry if this all sounds trivial but after the past...
I had my first of 6 cycles of docetaxel and carboplatin a week ago and my tastebuds are knackered already! Nothing tastes right, and even some food textures are feeling weird! I know this sort of thing is different for everyone, but I'm looking for suggestions...
I’ve been off HRT oestrogen patch since early Dec due to BC invasive ductal carcinoma diagnosis grade1 and more recently Progesterone coil removed really struggling with Meno symptoms at night especially with hot sweats, pain in knees, ankles, calves...
My temperature has been below 36C all day. Is this a concern? Assuming my digital thermometer is correct
Hi Guys I hope you are all doing ok. I had the first of my yearly mammograms yesterday and will know the results in three weeks time. Will let you know how I got on when I get them. Best of luck to any of you who are waiting on results or tests...
Had my first Chemo a week ago and now I am getting pain which I think is indigestion. Gaviscon tablets used to work before cancer but don't seem as effective now. Any suggestions please?
I had a line in a week ago, certain movements (like putting on my bra) make me aware that it is there. Does it get to the stage where I dont notice it?
Hi, I've just had my post op consultation following a lumpectomy and node clearance. I was doing really well mentally as I had thought it would be a nice quick job followed by 3 weeks of radiotherapy but unfortunately life isn't so straight forward. ...
For any of you that are worried about having a picc line fitted or starting chemo I've done both in the last 2 days. Not bragging just saying it was OK. The worrying and the fear of the unknown were much worse than the the actual event. I highly recommend...
