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Hi, I've just joined, I've found a lump on my chest at the top of my left breast. I've spoken to my GP and have an appointment next week. I'm thinking it can't be cancer as it doesn't seem to be in the right area? However I'm aware of secondarys after...
Hi, I am new to the forum and so hello and hope everybody is 'ok'. I wanted to ask if anybody had any advice on breast forms and how to choose them? I had a bilateral mastectomy 4 weeks ago and have no plans for any reconstruction surgery however the...
Hi can anyone advise how quickly (if at all) their periods stopped after chemo started. I was diagnosed at the beginning of December with strongly hormone dependent bc. I am yet to start chemo as have had two surgeries so far. By the time I finally...
Hi Huntsmoor here everyone, not sure if this is the right place to say but wouldnt it be lovely for all of us on the breast cancer journey new and old to meet up somewhere just to discuss and chat how we feel how we aew doing face to face. I know everyone...
Morning I had my first chemotherapy session a week ago, we haven't discussed hair loss and wigs yet. But reading information about hair loss it seems inevitable it's going to happen as I'm having EC. I wouldn't qualify for a free wig, is it best to...
Hi all I'm new here. Breast Cancer removed in Dec. I am due to start Chemotherapy on Monday. What can I expect in the first few days after it starts. Or right away??
Hi everyone, I just need to vent for a moment. I live in Ireland, Co. Donegal. I had my lumpectomy 2 weeks ago, waiting for oncology appointment. I have been trying to apply for a discretionary medical card online. But they want to know treatment costs...
Feeling anxious diagnosed 3 weeks ago with stage 3, with a cancerous lump and a couple of cancerous nodes I had my CT and bone scan last Friday, and have just had my oncology appointment through for tomorrow. I have convinced myself it has spread...
Has anyone had skin sensitivity whilst on letrozole? My skin has gone very sensitive keep breaking out in itchy rashes & a type of contact dermatitis driving me mad!!
Has anyone had issue with their bowels after chemo? My last chemo session was on December 29th. I am having to go to the toilet reguarly, around 4 or 5 times a day (sorry to be tmi) its really gassy and not like normal. I am so scared this is a symptom...
