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Just wanted to share the joy of feeling more like myself this morning. Feels like my brain and body might belong to me today. Now to get out of bed lol. Hugs to everyone x
Hi Back in July I went to the GP about a lump/pain, she put me on naproxin for a week but after no change I was put on the 2 week wait, after waiting the whole 2 week I was sent for an ultrasound as a precaution where I had a biopsy on the lump and...
Hi all, I have TNBC and have had 8 weeks of chemo (paclataxil, carboplatin) and pembro and yesterday developed a rash on my face around my nose and mouth. It has got worse today. My partner is just getting over norovirus so I’ve been manically disinfecting...
I have my long awaited oncology appointment next week to discuss my treatment plan. I am having chemotherapy first for breast cancer. (estrogen positive progesterone positive her2 negative). Are there any questions anyone can recommend would be good...
Hi This is a weird one, but I was told to avoid deodorant during radiotherapy and because I don't trust myself just to put it under one armpit, I've stopped using it altogether for the last two days. It is very hot here and I noticed when I took my...
I have stage 2 ductal carcinoma and awaiting surgery. I am petrified that it has spread although no sign of lymph involvement. I have a painful upper arm muscle do I have lung cancer, I have indigestion so have oesophageal cancer, I have a mole so have...
Hi - I had 5 sessions of radiotherapy to my left breast a month ago. I am still swollen and blotchy but the skin is not broken. I use Aveeno constantly. How long do these side effects last? My review said side effects should improve about 2 weeks post...
Hi, I found a very enlarge auxiliary lymph in my middle armpit area Thursday night. So I booked an apt first thing Friday. Doctors examined me and said it’s 5mm big, slightly rounded and rubbery. She felt my breasts and everywhere and couldn’t feel anything...
hi I am 46 years old and have been following these forums for a little while but have only just plucked up the courage to post. I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in November 2024. At first it was primary, 98% curable according to my...
Sorry I must sound daft. I'm currently on my 3 chemo session today. I'm having it weekly on a Friday for 24 weeks. I'm Stage 2 Grade 3. I'm just sat here thinking. Whilst I'm having the chemo can the cancer in my breast still be going elsewhere or is...
