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Hello i was diagnosed with breast cancer mid February & had surgery mid March. Since then I have had 1 course of Chemo 2 weeks ago. I am now asking do I really want to feel this poorly for the next 3-4 months At the moment I feel very emotional...
Hi, I had my 3rd cycle of EC chemo last week on Wednesday. For the previous 2 I felt unwell for about 5-6 days then it started to lift. This time round 3 I am still feeling so weird after 9 days. My head is so foggy, I’m still getting bouts of nausea...
Hi, I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in February this year. I was adamant I wanted a mastectomy when I saw the surgeon, but after lengthy discussion and lots of tears I agreed to have a WLE. The mammogram and ultrasound all said it was only...
Hi I'm 58 yrs old and after finding a lump I was referred to the hospital last week. I had the usual tests and was told that I had breast cancer with a 28mm lump in upper outer area of left breast and an axillary gland was swollen. I had a biopsy taken...
I had a DIEP flap reconstruction with mastectomy 3.5 weeks ago and unfortunately nothing really went to plan. I had a haematoma the next day so straight back into surgery. Because my DCIS was so close to the surface the skin was left very thin and that...
I am having a double mastectomy in 2 weeks time has anyone been through this
Been diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer feeling very emotional and terrified of what's in front of me
Hi I'm taking Letrozole and get hot flushes. Anyone else got that problem too? I sweat everywhere and I mean everywhere under my armpits, my back, head , neck and especially between my legs. Its annoying and I always feel dirty. One off the nurses suggested...
Started Chemo in January 3 rounds of FEC completed with only minimal side effects. Moved onto docetaxel last week and seem to have been hit with every side effect.
Following bilateral mastectomy 9 months ago I experienced a bad post surgery allergic reaction to ? glue, dressings, antiseptic wash, creams - who knows! As it is on-going but to a less dramatic degree I've been referred to a dermatologist who has referred...
