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Did anyone feel very cold chemo after and how long did it last? . I had 1st cycle of EC 3 days ago.
I've had one chemotherapy treatment and due my second on Wednesday. My hair started falling out on Friday in handfuls. I used the cold cap for my first treatment but I'm now thinking I might not have it again. It's not great and I've had lots of headaches...
Hi I had to stop taking my HRT last June 21 when I was first diagnosed. I then struggled terribly with night sweats and insomnia so my GP prescribed Mirtazapine in early October. The tablet is 15mg and I actually only take half the dose and it's improved...
Hi I had lumpectomy & node clearance last Thursday 24th. I’m still in so much pain. It’s a ‘hot’ pain like I’ve got a poker sticking in me. My breast nurse removed the drain on Monday & reassured me there was no infection. There’s no redness around...
Just been diagnosed with Lobular Breast cancer. In two areas in breast and lymph nodes. I've recently had a CT Scan to go for results of that this week. I'm the 5th member of my family to have cancer. I also have Lupus and other conditions. ...
Looking for some guidance on hair dye and letrozole making my muscles very tight
Hi folk. im new here.Had a lumpectomy on 3/3 and now awaiting results as to what the next move will be. biopsy results came back inconclusive so I’m still in the dark.Back to see Dr 14/3 and hopefully I’ll know where I stand.The waiting is torture...
Yip I have a terrible case of the “ what ifs “ I cannot shake it over the last few days , at all ! What if the cancer is spreading throughout my body whilst im sitting here waiting for my onco appt and mri ( both next week) ? What if the spots in...
I'm new to this and although I haven't got any results back yet I'm worrying, I went to breast clinic on Friday after being referred by my GP and discovering a lump on my breast, saw a consultant first who said she wasn't overly worried after feeling...
I'm currently on the 6th week of weekly paclitaxel. Every 3rd wk Carboplatin. Some days the sickness is kept at bay. Other days I can't keep anything down. That's with taking anti sickness tablets Any suggestions for maybe herbs or anything that might...
