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Hi I was just wondering if people being treated for breast cancer are allowed to get their 4th covid injection as I'm not sure and I'm due my 2nd booster tomorrow. Thanks
Hi everyone, So I finished chemo 6 weeks ago had mastectomy and immediate reconstruction with implant and SLNB on Friday 20 May. I havent really suffered with any bad pains around breast, just few niggling pains in armpit where few lymph nodes removed...
Hi there, I had a surgery done to my left breast 11/04/22 after completing a chemotherapy sessions. I am going to have only 5 day radiotherapy for 15 minutes sessions and also offered bone injections for every 6 months for 3 years. My oncologist just...
Hi, firstly thanks for reading this, it is a few years ago I had cancer but deal with it ever day. Pre Covid I spoke to my consultant regarding having my implant removed, 2021 he finally agreed as it is just so uncomfortable every day. I am due to have...
Hi all Had 1st of 12 weekly chemo sessions last Friday, yesterday (day 4) I started with this awful metal taste in my mouth. I also tested positive for Covid on Sunday, so on Antiviral medication. 2nd session of chemo cancelled this week. is this...
Hi I am having my 2nd Chemo today I am primary grade3 HER2 positive very worrying and confusing! The original treatment the Chemo oncologist applied for has been refused on cost has anyone else had this experience and did / is the alternative treatment...
Hi All is everyone happy with their oncologist if not can you change the doctor and how do you do this regards
My daughter came home from college and visited her granny ..said lady asked her if liked sweets ie telling her she overweight I was fuming my girl has great body not skinny but toned however I was angry as she knows poor girl has mummy with cancer etc...
I'm feeling miserable about not being able to eat as its so painful. Am I just being a wimp? I have mouthwashes but not sure if they are doing anything at all, the ulcer just gets bigger and multiplies. How many painkillers should I take? I read that...
SO COPY OF LETTER FROM SURGEON SAYS GRADE 3 ERO PR3 HER2 3+ THE MORE i LOOK THE MORE CONFUSED i AM WOULD BE GREATFUL IF SOMEONE CAN HELP WITH LAYMANS TERMS XX
