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Hi, i had a 3cm lump and after 2 rounds of chemo I can feel that it has really shrunk, I’d say to less than half the size. Would it be ridiculous to think I might be able to reduce the number of chemo rounds? Almost scared to ask! I was thinking maybe...
Anyone else suffering with leg, toe, hand and finger cramps. I am presuming it is the Tamoxifen. Also am constantly sniffing which I was not previously and suffering with sinusitis because of the amount of mucus. When I blow my nose nothing there!
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Well everyone it’s the day before my operation! I have had mixed feelings on this journey, diagnosed a month ago and it’s been a little strange, not quite real I suppose! Crying one day, strange dreams, and actually feeling sorry for myself! Breast...
Hello, I had Breast Cancer DCIS 8 years ago and had 2 WLE and a course of Radiotherapy. Recently I went for a Screening and after several false starts, told it was benign then another Biopsy needed as they were not sure they had enough Cells. Then finally...
We in the US have access to prior to our appointments....So I knew my diagnosis before I talked to the Dr today.... She confirmed: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. I have an Ultrasound scheduled for this Thursday to see what lymph nodes they will take out...
Hi I'm two weeks post op of my single mastectomy Is it normal for the wound to feel very tight and burning
Anyone had communication problems between hospital & GP? 14th April oncologist prescribed tamoxifen. Gave first prescription & said I could get subsequent ones from GP. Assumed information would be sent automatically from hospital to GP. Checked with...
Hi , does anyone know what you can use while on chemo for constipation
I start chemo soon and have been looking online to buy a couple of wigs. Bought one from Amazon, looked good in ths picture but it doesn't suit me, too much thick hair. Mine is naturally fine and in a short cropped style. Looked on Shein and ebay but...
