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Good morning all of you So, this year just keeps on giving it seems. My son has covid and I have now tested positive as well. I completed my last chemo 3 weeks ago but feel really anxious and worried about this now and how my immune system will deal...
Just wondering if bleeding the next day is normal and will just settle down eventually? I sometimes get a funny sensation in my chest this comes and goes again is this normal?
So! As is well discussed on here, food on docetaxel is disgusting. There are things that I don’t think I’ll ever eat again so gross have they become, sausages being the latest!! My question is this, is there anything that isn’t totally disgusting in peoples...
Hi My Buddies I have had a left therapeutic mammaplasty and a right reduction. My nipples have been realigned and I have had my dressings taken off today and OMG my nipples are so sore with rubbing against my bra, does anyone have any tips to help with...
I know some of you, like me, have been facing issues getting a full 3rd dose of covid vaccine. I was being bounced all over the place and couldn’t get an actual appointment. I have finally managed it be using this website www.nhs.uk/.../ You go...
Hello I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer and would like to chat to people who understand what I am just about to go through. I am new to the site obviously so not sure how to use it properly
Having my 2nd chemo tomorrow and shaved head as losing hair but looking positive at it although nerves
Hello I am 2nd week after right side mastectomy and sentinel node removal had drain removed last Friday have small swelling under arm plenty of movement in arm and shoulder but really sore under arm doing exercises and wearing support bra not getting...
Hi, after a whirlwind 3 weeks following my first ever routine mammogram I have been diagnosed with lobular breast cancer. Treatment plan at present is lumpectomy and radiotherapy. I handled the news OK but have since gone into negative spiral of panic...
Hi everyone, I'm new to this. Diagnosed with lobular breast cancer 4 months ago and have had the lumpectomy with success. Commenced on Tamoxifen and no side effects apart from sweats. I feel I have been very lucky, brilliant NHS service, and so pleased...
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