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Could I ask if anyone has encountered very bad scalp pain during chemo? I have had 4x docetaxel with phesgo and have moved onto EC, I've cold capped throughout but since starting EC my scalp is very painful and feels frozen, this time it's lasted 7...
Me and my husband were solid after 28 years with my breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. But since then he's gone off the rails and im struggling. Any help?
Hey. Hoping everyone is as well as can be. I had my last chemotherapy a week ago (4 paclitaxel then 4 EC which I have found hard, every 2 weeks). I thought by now I’d feel ok and I do feel better (stopped being sick, no nausea today, can eat) but I’m...
Hello. Just after some advice please whilst I am waiting for a call back from my bcn. They seem to push diep flap reconstruction but my worry is that if they are putting more tissue in there it will attract cancer. Also it’s a big operation as includes...
Hi I have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer the one thing I'm struggling with the most is how to tell my daughter, she is my world. does anyone have any guidance on how to start the conversation??? thank you
Help!! I’m trying to find anyone with the same diagnosis as me as I am going slightly mad with the rollercoaster!! Timeline: Dec 2023 - Diagnosed at 50 with Left breast cancer- 2 tumours ( 1 x IDC and 1 x DCIS) Jan 2024 - Left WLE and SNB - grade...
Hello, I am due to see my consultant in a few weeks. One thing we are due to discuss is whether to proceed with revisions to my healthy breast. My oncologist said I should wait at least 12 months as my radiated breast can change in the months after radiotherapy...
Hi I have just received my invitation to have a routine 3 yearly NHS Mammogram. I was diagnose with BC in March 2024 and had my annual follow up mammograms with the breast care unit in March 2025. It seems that I can have the NHS Screening one too as...
Hello. I have been given the form to take to my dentist to sign that my teeth are ok to proceed with zoldronic acid. What is the process with this. Do you just call your dentist and book a check up then hand them the form when you get there/ afterwards...
The first time I posted on here was about all the waiting between appointments from being referred by the G.P. It seemed to take forever and I think I can honestly say that was the most stressful time of my life. The waiting nearly drove me nuts. Since...
