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Hi. Panicking a bit. Already have AF and Artthymia. Heart is racing away atm. Just taken a beta blocker, hoping it settles soon. Jo x
Had PICC inserted yesterday ready for chemo. Woke up this morning with blood dripping down my arm and sheets soiled. turned up at hospital unannounced 1000hrs (as I had heart ultrasound at 1045 anyway.) Vascular people said line issue, so they removed...
Hi I just finished my 4th EC this week for inflammatory bc and I must say this one was the hardest to deal with and find that I am absolutely exhausted . Next week I am getting a picc line in as my veins have been rubbish. My mood seems to be in my boots...
Hi, new here. I had breast cancer surgery 3 weeks ago (lumpectomy). Biopsy showed they remove 16mm grade 3 and a grade 2 24mm invasive ductal carcinoma in 90mm of DCIS. 6 lymph nodes remove, 1 cancerous. Unfortunately, the margin was not cleared so...
Hi Has anyone had any experience of using Watermans grow me hair growth shampoo? Just wondered if it was worth the money and actually worked or is their another shampoo I should be using after chemo to promote hair growth?
Recently diagnosed, had many appointments already and have a surgery date for mastectomy.
Just had my picc line fitted, It went well now just the anxiety & maintenance of it. Bloods done to. Just rest & recuperating tonight,
Hi Does anyone know the difference between an appointment with a Medical Oncologist or a Clinical Oncologist Love and hugs xx
Hi I feel so rubbish in the mornings takes me ages to sort my self out . I don't know if its because I'm led down all night and in the morning feel very wishy washy . Any tips to feel slightly bett when I get up, anything I can take any answers much appreciate...
Hi ,I’m new to the group and was wondering if anyone can advise me please ,I’ve been on letrozole for 6 months and I’m waiting for my second infusion of zometa in may ,I have trigger thumbs and have a lot of bone and muscle aches and I’m constantly constipated...
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