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Hi, I had DCIS ( 75mm by 45 mm) last year and a mastectomy. Last week I felt a hard area with pain and itching ( like last time). I have called the open access team and have an appointment next week for one stop assessment clinic. Just interested to know...
Can anyone recommend a shampoo ,conditioner treatment they have used for when your hair has started to grow back. Thank you in advance.
Arrggghhh.... Feeling frustrated and upset as emotions got the better of me. My prosthesis appt had to be re-arranged due to it clashing with a chemo information session (which didn't tell me anything different to all the blinking leaflets) so got and...
Today I went for my appointment. Had an examination by the consultant. Mammogram, ultrasound and then 8 core biopsy's. 4 on the breast lump, and then the doctor decided to do 4 on the various lymph nodes under my arm, while telling me they don't usually...
Hi I am a bit confused Following a mammogram I had biopsy I had the results 3 weeks later where I have been told I have precancerous cells. I am now booked in for a lump removal and they will remove a margin around the lump. I cant work out what is...
Certain households can apply for a cap on water meter bills due to disability Might be worth checking your water company. https://www.dwrcymru.com/en/support-with-bills/watersure-tariff Am I eligible? The scheme is available to customers who...
Hi there, I was in my late 30s when I was diagnosed with BC in summer 2020, had chemo, radiotherapy, surgery, targeted drugs and now on Tamoxifen. Along the way the chemo has trashed my heart (reduced left ventricular output) and I've got neuropathy...
Hiya to all you lovely ladies that are in the same boat as me, I'm sorry to be moaning. However today has been my meltdown day totally out of character, totally not me, totally despairing! And I hate this feeling, to everyone I face I act positive,...
I am booked in to have acupuncture to try and help with night sweats in particular and hot flushes in general. For anyone that has gone down this route, how many sessions did it take to see a difference? They have said it is usually 6 sessions and...
Hi everyone I’m new to this so hello everyone ️ I was diagnosed with breast cancer in November which was very scary and so unexpected. I had my first chemotherapy session 3 weeks ago and due my second one on Wednesday coming. I had a BIG shock 2...
