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Hi I'm Lynne was diagnosed last year with grade 3 HR+ breast cancer. After 2 lumpectimy I am currently undoing chemotherapy. 3 rounds of FEC completed with only minor side effects now onto doceraxel which has hit me really hard with a range of awful side...
I was diagnosed just over two weeks ago and have my mastectomy booked in for a week Tuesday. I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis 6 years ago. The last few months this has been under control but the stress and worry of my new diagnosis has caused a...
Hi, hope everyone is doing ok. I had surgeey a week and a halfvago and just wanted to ask. Everything seems to be healong well and doing tye exercises but 9 days after i have started to get pain through my breast, this seems different to the apin immediately...
Seeing my consultant on Friday. Have been advised so far I need a lumpectomy and radiation. Would appreciate any comments etc etc, I thought my right breast was the problem, but have been told tissue changes in my left breast is the problem. Have a 1...
Can't believe I'm expected to inject myself at home for 7 days after chemo. Starting 1st cycle on Tuesday. Petrified I'm not going to be able to do them. Did they show you how?
Hi on Wednesday afternoon I was diagnosed with lobular breast cancer I’m 49 with a loving husband two adult daughters and a lot of brilliant friends around me , but I feel so alone totally numb and really scared of what’s to come … diagnosed weds...
Hi All, I’m still in shock a bit about my diagnosis. What I though was a cyst is not. I need a mastectomy in the next few weeks. My marriage is falling apart, my husband pushed me and or beautiful puppy out of the hose before Christmas so I had just started...
Oncogist reducing one drug slightly to help, but still a big worry for me. Having FECT.
Hi everyone just wondering has anyone experienced a face and back of hands rash during chemo , I have had 3 rounds and in the last few days my face has developed some small and large sports they are sore and look horrible . Have tried many creams to no...
I’m looking for a pocketed swimsuit but don’t want to pay an arm and a leg! Does anyone have any recommendations? I’ve looked on Amoena but they are a smidge on the pricey side, or is it worth spending more for something that lasts? Thanks
