Good evening, My wife had her first occurrence of BC back in 2014. Stage 1, grade 1 and treated with bilateral lumpectomies, radiotherapy and tamoxifen for 5 years. Her prognosis was very good and there have been no issues until she was called back...
Does anyone else find that on tamoxifen ( and maybe other hormone suppressants) that their skin has become quite dry. Always moisturise day and night inc the boobs but have noticed how dry my skin gets. Am a regular user of E45 cream and lotion. Anyone...
Hi, had sentinal node and other nodes under left arm removed after I was diagnosed with malignant melanoma several years ago. It started as a mole on my left breast. I have now found a lump in my left breast. My question, if anyone knows the answer ....
Hey there. I had my lumpectomy on Tuesday this week. I expected bruising but have developed a hematoma which runs all along the underside of my breast. My doctor says this is not something to worry about but naturally, I am. Has anyone else had this?...
Hello All. I'm at the beginning of this nightmare recently being diagnosed with an invasive ductal carcinoma, grade 2. The letter from my consultant says also the cancer is ER positive and Her2 is requested. No idea what that all means. It sounds a lot...
I've posted before about my wound, but here we are still: The wound under my breast towards the axilla hasn't healed, has become chronic and even gasped open at some point. I'm in special treatment with a special wound nurse / doctor (both) and we've...
Hello, I hope you are all doing ok. I have my 6th round of chemotherapy on the 29th December if all goes to plan, and I have a date for my operation on the 24th of Jan. I have had an appointment with the surgeon and the oncologist today which has...
Recently been diagnosed with breast cancer & have been given 3 options. I’m being given good professional advice & I want to gather experience & outcome info to make an informed decision. I’m mid 50s & active. Keen to hear about experiences of 1 - going...
Due to have my 2nd round of Chemo on fri. I used the cold cap the first time but my hair has just started falling out in big amounts. I remember nurse telling me to bare with it for the first 10-15 mins as it get cold but I didnt even notice it getting...
Previously had 3 EC where I definitely needed anti-sickness and steroids - I forgot to take an anti -sickness before bed on my second cycle and was sick at 4am, so proof that they do work. I definitely felt a lot of nausea with EC, much like that morning...
