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Hello, I am a very keen walker -- in fact , I love it-- serious hikes in hill and dale an d moor (of up to 25 miles. pre surgery/chemo/ radiotherapy and lymphedema; I am currently reduced to ca 9 miles).... Has anyone heard of or managed to adapt...
Hello, I was referred to the breast clinic last month after finding a lumo & having nipple leakage. They found another lump in clinic. They weren’t too concerned from ultrasound, but were concerned about nipple leakage. They brought me back today & have...
Hello Callie here. I have been recently diagnosed with Stage 2A, Grade 3 breast cancer this Summer. I have just had my Oncotype results back and unfortunately I am borderline at 26/100 with the dilemma of whether to have chemo or not? Any advice or...
This cancer is in the other breast from that of the last breast cancer, I am considering double mastectomy with implants has anyone had this done is so what was it like are you happy with results, I have also had bowel cancer and last June kidney cancer...
Hi All, I wondered if anyone had experienced jaw/teeth pain with Denosumab injections. My jaw gas been very painful recently, throbbing and aching and I'd love to hear if this has happened to anyone else. Thanks so much for listening x
Hi , I have done my simple mastectomy for my right breast 3 months ago, now I am in my chemo but thinking to do the reconstruction. I don't know what option is the best for me in both looks and easy to do. May I get some advice please? I think about...
I currently take this. I am struggling with the side effects the most difficult being insomnia. Is there anyone who is struggling with this too?. Any advise would be appreciated
I had a lumpectomy in my right breast in Feb and had chemotherapy and radiotherapy finished treatment 8th Sept, now on Letrozole, but now I have noticed that my nipple gets crusty and my skin on opposite side of same breast looks like the peel of an orange...
I have read the feed already on this treatment. I am just about to start, and very apprehensive. Could those taking Abemaciclib please let me know if they take before or after food, have they found the reactions any different if they change from before...
Hello, I’m 31 & have 2 young boys. I found a hard lump in my right breast on Monday & have been referred to the breast clinic. I forgot to mention to the Dr I also have bruising around the breast & a sore itchy nipple. I’m in the clinic on Tuesday next...
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