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Dreaded this day, can literally pull few strands out, bit by bit. God knows what I'll look like tomorrow. Horrified! Jo
Hi this is my first time in a forum so not really sure where to start
Hi all I finished chemo end of December, radiotherapy mid February and am continuing on phesgo every 3 weeks. I got an email saying I should have antivirals if I test positive for covid. I had a positive test last night and have cold type symptoms...
Hello I am GBM who has just joined the group
Hi, this waiting for first Oncology appointment feels like it’s never going to happen, everything seemed so straight forward before I got my results. Lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node removal, radiotherapy and tablets for 5 yrs… now I’ve been told samples...
Hi All, This is all so new. I found a small lump on the side of my right breaat just over 2 weeks ago. Referred to the breast clinic and had the appointment for a mammogram and ultrasound on Tuesday just gone. After a lot of sitting around flowing a...
Has anyone got it had aching ribs don’t know if it’s from letrozole or radiotherapy which I finished in June last year Also symptoms of uti but when tested it is clear except for micro sign of blood ???? Doctor sending me for ultrasound. But will be waiting...
It’s been 5days since my first infusion of Docetaxol(2 more to go) I’m suffering really bad shooting body pains and lower back hip pains. I also feel very weak (this may also be due to low red blood count. just wondering if this is normal as didn’t...
Does anyone have tips on sleeping after taking 8 steroids, 4 at breakfast and 4 at lunch? I have virtually had no sleep and just had endless thoughts going round my head. I have docetaxil today and feel like a zombie! I will need to take them another...
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