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Hi all Just wondering if anyone here has experience of having radiotherapy with connective tissue disease. I have been told that there are contraindications and from reading papers it seems these are fybromas, bad scarring and triggering flare up...
Hi, Just wondering if anyone can give a recommendation or give any advice regarding lymphoedema sleeves. I need one for my right arm and I have just started a search online and I am feeling a bit overwhelmed about which type would be best. Thank you...
Ok, this is a long and sensitive one and involves body image and sex. I’m almost 2 years since diagnosis. Was a couple of years menopausal when I was diagnosed ER+ HER- with 7/17 lymph nodes but after mastectomy and ANC and immediate reconstruction...
Hi, I’m new here so a little nervous. I was diagnosed with stage 2 IDC in April. I have had my surgery ( therapeutic mammoplasty ) which was ok, not really painful at all, just uncomfortable. I have my first appointment with oncologist on the 19th June...
I had my first dose of EC chemo last Thursday. Was ok Thursday Friday then it hit Saturday. Had a very hot flushed face, felt a little sick, very heavy head and headache, fatigue, aching back and chest and just feel crap! I'm in touch with the chemo team...
Hi just had the news yesterday that I have breast cancer. I’m a mess. Cannot stop crying but know I need to get a grip as not told children yet. Had routine mammogram which picked something up, so got called in for further checks. Had ultrasound and...
Hi, I had a right side mastectomy last November, and have just finished chemotherapy. To help my aching muscles and bones, I thought gentle swimming would be a good form of exercise. My question is: what do you wear in your swimming costume to replace...
Hi all. My story is as follows, found a lump Easter weekend 2024. Diagnosis 19 April 24. Surgery late June 24. Chemo October 24 - January 25 (delayed because of issues with the oncotyping results). Radiotherapy March - April 25. I saw my surgeon again...
Trying to go to sleep but can’t after diagnosis today and choices which lie ahead.
Hi, im looking for advice on how to aid hair regrowth. I've had chemo and 2 surgeries which resulted in 100% clear margins. My last chemo was in February so its been nearly 4 months and my hair only seems ro be growing steadily on one side. There seems...
