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Finished chemo on the 14th Oct My appointment for maintenance plan 3rd Nov cancelled until the 15th of Dec and it is telephone app.This does seem along time when I still won't have my radiotherapy appointments planned .Almost 9week after chemo. Tha...
I had my first cycle of EC 3 days ago, it’s been really horrible with the fatigue and nausea even though I’ve used all medications I was given. Ginger drinks are helping to settle my stomach and eating little portions of food is also helping even though...
Hi Has anyone taking endocrine therapy noticed increased tummy fat. I know that the body just wants to try and make oestrogen by laying down tummy fat but my tummy looks ridiculous and I am trying quite hard to keep my diet in check. I am an older woman...
Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with lobular breast cancer at the end of July. This came as a shock of course but I have tried to be positive and accept the situation. Since the diagnosis, i have had a left breast mastectomy and 5 days of radiotherapy...
My plan is for two lumpectomies, left and right in a few days, followed by radiotherapy, again both sides. I would welcome any practical advice anyone can give so that I am as prepared as possible. I live alone and I am fit and healthy. I realize having...
Hello, it is taking me a bit of time to navigate the site! Anyway, briefly, I had a lumpectomy 4 weeks ago but going back for surgery on Monday as the dcis found has to be removed. Not sure if that is pre or cancerous. I've been told radiotherapy in January...
Hi! I was diagnosed with invasive lobular BC last month and had therapeutic mammoplasty surgery two weeks ago today. I have another week and a half before I get the pathology report, bit like sitting on a time bomb waiting for the results! I was wondering...
Does anyone have a prior endocrine issue alongside BC? I have HypERparathyroidism (PHPT) - nothing to do with the thyroid, but an adenoma on one of my parathyroid glands.This is making my body sick anyway eg out of range low phosphate, low magnesium,...
Hello there was an earlier post from a black lady? Take a look at Black Women Rising podcast hosted by Leanne Pero a black cancer survivor aiming to raise awareness & support for Black Asian & Minority ethnic women's groups diagnosed with cancer. Good...
I am originally from Africa where people think Cancer is contagious and once you tell them they will be looking at you as a dead person. I was diagnose of breast cancer during routine mammogram. i can't tell any of my African friends because i am ashamed...
