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Hello. I had severe cording after axillary node clearance in Feb. It was resolved with physio but now I am had way through radiotherapy it looks like cording is coming back as my arm is very tight and armpit looks different to other one. I mentioned...
Hi everyone My mum is on her third EC chemo session after a successful lumpectomy She didnt find the cold or pain too bad the first session but has found they are getting progressively more and more painful, even after steroids and anti sickness...
I was diagnosed with breast cancer and had a mastectomy in nov 23 on right breast.At my second year check up have been recalled regarding my left breast for more testing.Has this happened to anyone and how did you feel.Im upbeat and a positive person...
Hi so nearly two weeks ago I got told that I have breast cancer I had a ultrasound they done a biopsy which that how they know I had my first appointment with the breast cancer surgery specialist and they done bloods I was due to have few other scan and...
My mamagram was in August my diagnosis September my treatment coming up October 2025, all very quick, I have mental health issues I am now struggle with this news, I am like a child not knowing what to do with this upset BPD, I struggle with my emotions...
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I really had no idea what to expect but after coming to the end of my first 3 week chemo cycle, I realise that in the back of mind I realise I had the following expectations. * the first couple of chemo treatments would be fine * if my hair was going...
Hi everyone, just wanted to introduce myself, I’m Di65 and only just this minute joined the forum. I’m hoping to get to know people and their stories and share mine soon. Sending well wishes to you all.
Hello, I found out I had breast cancer 5 days ago, and I am struggling to come to terms with everything that comes next, it feels like it's happening to someone else at the moment. My biopsy was 2 and a half weeks ago and they have said that at that...
Morning all Just a question has anyone put weight on while thy are having chemo .I seem to but too tired to exercise.
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