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First time posting on this forum. Here goes… Having been diagnosed with TNBC in April 2024, I underwent chemotherapy (with cold cap) immunotherapy, lumpectomy, (1) lymph node removal, radiotherapy and later, Zolendronic acid every 6 months for 3 years...
Hi there I recently had a lumpectomy and have an appointment with oncology here in the Channel Islands tomorrow to confirm further treatment. I believe since my margins were clear and no lymph node involvement that I will need 5 radiotherapy sessions...
Hi i know this may seem a trivial question. I get married on 1st August and i am to receive radiotherapy which will end 5 days before my wedding. I am moisturising every day and wondered if there are any fake tan creams of any kind that could be used...
Hi has anyone experienced rapid onset OA of the hip post breast cancer after tamoxifen and radiotherapy?
Help, need ideas on what to use for pain of late effects from radiotherapy. I have been checked and basically told it’s normal and to use ibroprofen gel and take paracetamol , which worked for a couple of months but has now stopped working. My breast...
Hi! I was treated for BC last year, having lumpectomy & radiotherapy. I've just noticed the skin immediately around my nipple is slightly cracked (due to surgery the nipple turns in on itself). I'm always careful to dry the nipple thoroughly after bathing...
Hello I am new here. I was diagnosed with DCIS last March, had a lumpectomy (although they then found a small tumour), followed by radiotherapy, and put on Tamoxifen (for 5 years) back in June 2025. I had a skiing accident in February 2026 increasing...
Hello all. I have had my therapeutic mammoplasty with axilliry node clearance, 5 weeks ago. Saw new Onco with regard to follow on treatment. Radiotherapy beg in June. Letrazole now and after RT bisphosphonates and Riboclib. I cant have Chemo as Oncodx...
Hi just started chemotherapy for my breast cancer. I am hers postive and er positive. My mri is clear and lymph biopsy was clear too. I have to have chemotherapy first then surgery. Just cant help worryingxxx
Hi I just finished my first round of chemo. Honestly I had no idea what to expect. I felt okish on the first day but I seem to have nasea all the time. Nothing tastes normal even water. I feel like I am in a strangers body. Does it get any better. I have...
