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Hi everyone I'm really hoping I can get advice here. A little about me, I'm 46 and in Nov 2021 I was diagnosed with Stage 3 HER2+ breast cancer. The lump was removed and 2022 was taken up with chemo and radiotherapy. I’ve been Tamoxifen since October...
Hi all, I’m getting a partial mastectomy in one breast and a reduction with a small lift in the good one next week. The surgeon will remove about 400g in each. I’m a size UK E/small F so I’m hoping I’ll end up as a D but I fear I’ll be much smaller...
Hi I am.new to the group. I have Multiple Sclerosis as well as grade 3 breast cancer and I started my first chemo infusion last week. Just wondering if there is anyone else in a similar position to me and how chemo has affected their MS?
Hi, After 2yrs of intense breast cancer chemo, masectomy & radiotherapy, now bone cancer treatment for next 3yrs, finding it difficult to adjust to a normal life. Is anyone that can relate to this?
I'm new here. I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer November. I am already on 2nd chemotherapy with EC. Unfortunately my husband got flu or something... last night he had feever ... I'm afraid. I'm using a mask but I can't isolate myself because...
Hi everyone. I’m almost 2 years post treatment and have finally put all treatment away. My hair is longer than it was before. I had all 3 treatments. Anyone after hospital distance suddenly had emotional issues to deal with. I think it’s when o got rid...
Hi I'm 3 and a half years after treatment and recently had a cervical mri for chronic ongoing pain. They diagnosed me with arthritis but also found a cyst in my esophagus and enlarged lympnode has any one else found out they have an esophageal cyst...
Hi had my 1st chemo EC 19 th February. Cold capped which was ok once your head goes numb. My symptoms were moderate Wednesday was chemo, just felt tired wit’s bad headaches and eye strain till Friday afternoon. Really tired,emotional, hungry achy, runny...
I am about to start chemotherapy and will try the cold cap. I am aware I should buy a hypoallergenic shampoo with no parabens or sulphites. Can anyone recommend brands I can buy? Thank you.
new to all of this. diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2024. had chemo Docetaxyl and Phesgo before surgery that hit me like a brick! i have had every side effect you can think of. had my surgery (chemo shrunk it from 45mm to 3mm) found out last week...
