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Hi all I have never been on one of these forums before but having read through some of the other threads you seem like a lovely lot and I hope someone might have some experience of breast reconstruction they feel able to share. I have recently been...
Hi ive been diagnosed yesterday with DCIS-in situ in the milk duct. Having another biopsy as there is possible invasive cells going into surrounding tissue. Will need a mastectomy within 4 weeks regardless. As you can imagine I am devastated and my...
Hi everyone! I hope you’re keeping as well as possible and strong. I am currently doing chemo (next Friday have cycle 4 of 6). Recently got the text from the NHS to have a covid booster jab, which got me thinking I should probably have a flu jab too....
Hi all, so I’m 3 days after 5 sessions of radiotherapy. Feeling a little bit tired but not much more than usual. Is this as tired as I will get or can it get worse as the week goes on? I’m still working at the moment and they are very supportive in that...
Hi, I am seeking info on monitoring drains I had put in yesterday, I believe I have to record amounts of fluid daily and possibly ?? Clean the drain , I have been discharged with no info on this so any help would be much appreciated . Thanks Deb'...
Hi, I was on HRT before my diagnosis, I had to stop immediately, since stopping I have had bad back and stomach pains and also headaches, I just want to know if anyone else experienced this and if it’s normal? thanks Rita
I’m waiting for biopsy results. And I think I’m in shock. I’ve already been told it’s cancerous. Just need to find out what my enemy is called. Google is not my friend. Can’t sleep or eat. I guess this is normal. Any ideas how I can calm myself down....
Just wondering if anyone has refused to be administered Bisphosphonates during their treatment. I will be having chemotherapy beginning of January and I’ve read this drug is given alongside it . I have read about awful side effects especially the ones...
WHAT IS THE BEST BRAND I AM TAKING CRESCENT AND SICK IF STRUGGLING WITH SUDE EFFECTS. !!!!!
Hi to all. I'm putting out this message to anyone here who is undergoing treatment and who has previously been diagnosed with Gilbert's Syndrome. I have GS myself, and would like to try and understand if the effects the treatment is having on me are similar...
