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I was talking to a lady here a few days ago who had an appointment yesterday, 27 January, and I told her that would be an easy date to remember becaues I too was having an appointment on that day. Somehow I managed to lose that thread and it is still...
My name is Pauline, I have had breast cancer twice one back in 2008, had a mastectomy and a lumpectomy in 2008 and a reconstruction in 2010 which went very well. But 2020 had my second mastectomy with a braxton implant but my body rejected it and had...
Hi, I've just been diagnosed with triple negative left side breast cancer and am due to have a lumpectomy next week probably to be followed by chemo and radiotherapy and to say that I'm feeling scared is putting it mildly. I'm also finding it difficult...
Hi all, I'm wondering what one has to do to get a referral to see a psychologist to help cope with anxiety and not being able to sleep and freaking out every night before a chemotherapy session? I have asked for referral to psychologist to GP and...
Just been diagnosed with a Grade 3 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma
Hi Everyone I'm new to this group. I have just finished chemo at the end of November and radio end of December for breast cancer. Just recently I have been troubled with dry mouth. It persist all day long and I have to sip water during the night as...
Hi has anyone suffered any sinus problems or sore throat etc after having radiotherapy? Caroline
Hi I’ve been offered zolendronic acid as an adjuvant therapy for post menopausal women after having breast cancer . Does anyone have any experience of this that will help me decide weather to go ahead . im particularly concerned about jaw bone problems...
Anyone else had to have the above? Had no idea I'd need to have 2, starting tomorrow
I have invasive lobular cancer in both breasts. I'm waiting for the results from a CT scan but I'm pretty sure that it has spread to my oesophagus and chest wall. Has anyone else gone through this? I am terrified as I have read that this type of...
