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Dear All, I am due to start chemo and I currently work from home, have many of you being able to continue working while undergoing treatment as unsure whether to start planning for this. Many thanks
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Hi all, I’m suffering from really bad indigestion that’s getting worse with each treatment. I have suffered for years and my oncologist warned me chemo would make it worse. Whilst I used to have it every few weeks I am now getting it most nights usually...
I have had my operation and start radiotherapy in the new year . I have been on a drug called letrozole for the past 8 weeks but the side affects have been horrendous. The joint pains I have had from this medication has been so painful that I have cried...
Hi all, I'm now 2 weeks post a bilateral mastectomy without reconstruction. My wound was sealed with surgical glue and seems to be healing well. However, I have sensitive skin and have had a reaction to the glue, causing a flaky and very itchy rash. Has...
Hi All, My wife has been diagnosed low/intermediate none invasive DCIS size 6mm about 3 weeks ago. Similar to any other patients, we both are going through the same psychological processes, from stock, worry, fear and short of information etc. Because...
I finished 4 rounds of EC and tomorrow I start 12 weekly rounds of Paclitaxul. I'm a bit nervous as it's something new again. My oncologist said that women tend to tolerate this drug better and I just wondered if anyone had experienced this. The final...
Hi all Just to say hello everyone and so pleased this popped up on my FB feed this morning as have felt isolated from people who are also going through this journey, even though I have the best family and friends. I am 41 with two beautiful daughters...
Hi, I am new to the group. I recently had a breast lumpectomy for triple negative breast cancer. Today I start my first chemotherapy. I struggle asking for help but here goes. What type of head wear is best after hair loss and where do I buy it from....
Well I am middle 60s and had breast cancer in 2016. I had a lumpectomy, chemo and then radiotherapy. Then the usual 5 years of pills. Well, here I am again thinking that I may have to do this journey once more. Well, I had my mammogram in July last year...
