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Can stress and having family problems and stress make cancer symptoms worse
Hello, New to the group, just waiting for date for surgery.
I have to have a full body pet scan before my treatment can begin. I have many questions.. Like should i cut my hair shorter? Or has anyone tried the scalp cooling? Is it tolerable or torture? Has any one started chemo yet? How long before hair starts...
Hi everyone I am having surgery today, I am having masectomy with temporary reconstruction, a tissue expander, then having radiotherapy. Any advice would be appreciated. Many thanks xxx
Also has anyone else suffered side effects from the self administered white blood cell enhancers (Nivestim? Maybe wrong spelling)
Hi everyone I wondered if anyone diabetic has found their blood sugar has shot up since EC chemo and if so how do I manage to keep it down? I eat well low sugar and carbs but it still shoots up. I don’t know if it is chemo or multiple tablets they have...
Just an update on my last few posts! I was feeling rubbish after my last chemo (Docetaxil on 21st April). I had done very well on the first three EC infusions. But the fourth Docetaxil sent me to hell and back. I felt OK a day or two after, but then wound...
I am 10 weeks post chemo, my eyelashes have just started to grow back. I am excited how long did your eyelashes take to get back to full length.
Good Morning i have booked for my hair to be shaved this Friday!!! Any advise about wearing and caring for wigs? I have ordered some wig tape to try and help them stay in place. I have one wig already, and have 3 more from SHEIN on their way - thanks...
Can anyone shed some light on weight gain ? I have just completed 3 months of EC & on my 3/12 pax .. despite the nausea & not really eating much I am steadily gaining weight. For 3 weeks I have cut carbs and walked 12k steps for 4 days a week. I have...
