I was diagnosed with breast cancer in January. I’ve had surgery which was successful. I’m now waiting for radiotherapy. I’m relieved the cancer has gone but apprehensive and scared about the radiotherapy. Some days I feel okay and sone days the enormity...
Can't believe I'm expected to inject myself at home for 7 days after chemo. Starting 1st cycle on Tuesday. Petrified I'm not going to be able to do them. Did they show you how?
Oncogist reducing one drug slightly to help, but still a big worry for me. Having FECT.
Hi, I have an appointment next week with oncologist as I have to have 5 days of radiotherapy. Can anyone tell me what will happen at this first meeting with the oncologist. I just don't know what to expect. I am so worried about having radiotherapy. I...
Good Morning all, I had my first appointment yesterday, I had 2 mammograms, and an ultrasound and 7 biopsies, waiting for an mri now and have my second appointment on 21st March to talk about type of cancer and treatment, is it weird that I almost feel...
Hi all, I'm almost 6 weeks post chemo and just wanted to know how long it takes for hair rot stop shedding. I'm still losing as much as I did whilst on treatment. I cold capped really sucussfully although I'm now a lot thinner. When can I expect eyelash...
Hello I am wondering if anybody could help me with my query please. I am wondering if there are blood tests to indicate a person may have early stage breast cancer or perhaps there are blood tests used to indicate a possible recurrence? For example...
Dose tamoxifen stop your periods and I have terrble night sweats
I had a mastectomy on January 18th. Surgical incision is healing well but having real problems with Seroma fluid. Had 500mls drained (yes my Consultant used a cannula and not a needle!) 16 days post surgery. Most was actually old blood. About 300mls seroma...
Hello friends, my lumpectomy and Axillary node clearance operation is due in four weeks. I am really scared of this operation. Is any of you had this and how are you feeling and coping. Did anyone had any major side effects of it.. I already had my chemo...
