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Hi I’m new to this don’t really know what I’m doing but here goes. I was recalled for a second mammogram in August 2020 in September 2020 was confirmed I had invasive ducal carcinoma breast cancer caught early stages needed lumpectomy and then radiotherapy...
Can I urge other posters, when discussing chemo not to put things like: it’s not as bad as it’s press its not as bad as it’s made out to be Chemo is easier than people think/say I think you should keep your comments about your experience,...
Hi, I’m new here. I’ve had surgery to remove a lump and all lymph nodes removed in corresponding arm. My chemo is imminent and will also need radiotherapy to prevent cancer from returning Very anxious
Hi , could I ask for some advice please?, Bilateral mastectomy in June & August '21. Different surgeons, different aesthetic results - left being more concave & traumatised (previously had a lumpectomy there) - right being lumpier towards my breast...
Hi has anyone driven during chemotherapy?
Hi i have just finished radiotherapy a could of weeks ago has anyone been suffering with tingling in feet ? Its usually when I'm in bed but keeps mw a wake
So have had 2 rounds of chemo so far ( no surgery straight to chemo because hert 2 positive ) and for a week and half after each one it has left me exhausted, unable to eat and very very low . I have decided to ask for them to change my treatment plan...
Having dreadful diahorea. Feeling so weak and miserable. I take the loperamide but it's not enough. I've just read that someone doobled dose so might ask about that. Does anyone have any other suggestions.
Hi everyone I am new here. I have been diagnosed last week with breast cancer. I find it better to talk about to people so that is one reason why I thought I would join this forum. I have today been to the hospital for a breathing test yo make sure I...
Hi I haven’t been on here in a while. My mastectomy was 18 months ago which in some respects seems ages ago but… here comes the little moan…I’m still very fatigued and the frustration is depressing. I’ve started using the Untire App hoping it will help...
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