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Just been diagnosed with breast cancer . Maybe in lymph nodes . Said the lump is 10cm . I'm struggling big time with anxiety, making me feel really ill. Gone on antidepressants but they will take some time to work . Seeing oncologist on 15 th July. I...
Hi everyone. I have just finished x9 sessions of paclitaxal and carboplatin and start x3 sessions of EC on Monday. I’ve always had my toe nails polished and a friend mentioned to me today, oh you shouldn’t paint your toe nails it’s toxic and can affect...
Hi All After appointment of Breast reconstruction, they provide me the leaflet of post op support underwear, could I ask for recommendations which brand is better? Or any suggestions to choose the post op underwear? Elsa
Hi all I’ve been reading many posts as I wait for my results and have found the messages helpful so I thought I’d write as well, even if it’s just to get things off my chest. I’m 39 and have family history of breast cancer (paternal aunty). I saw...
Looking for advice on how to manage the pain in my hands and feet please following chemo. My hands and heels are so swollen and are red raw. I’ve tried Eurex, E45, sudocrem, avedo, moogoo and neutrogena, all with very little relief.
Hi everyone. I’m new here. Recently diagnosed with stage 2 BC but looks like it’s still localized and lymph nodes look normal. I have surgery (lumpectomy) scheduled for 04/07. Just wondering when I’ll be able to drive again? I was hoping after only a...
I have a program of 15 radiotherapy sessions coming up. What do you wise people recommend for creams/lotion to help soothe.? Someone recommended papaya?? But couldn't find any products. Thanks for your help
I'm on tamoxifen after breast cancer.about 2 years ago. Lump removed, then radiotherapy. Oestrogen positive. First started with letrozole tablets but they caused terrible muscle weakness which affected my mobility. I've been taking tamoxifen for about...
Hi, I was diagnosed last Thursday the day before I flew to Prague for a long weekend with friends. i had a great weekend and switched off not thinking about it! Since I’ve come back reality has hit hard, one minute I’m ok and positive the next crying...
Hi everyone I just joined yesterday after finding out I have IDC grade 3, 2 weeks ago. I should find out tomorrow if its HER2 positive or not and also MRI results to see if there is anything else lurking. I must say the last 2 weeks have been hell...
