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I had a lumpectomy for grade 2 DCIS in Dec 2018 and then 15 sessions of radiotherapy. Right from the start I had nerve pain despite full movement. I practice yoga and swim over-arm almost daily. Eventually the pain dulled but can't bear hugs - covid was...
WARNING VERY LONG POST Hi everyone, I’ve been lurking in the background since August and without you all knowing your posts have really helped me along the way. I received a diagnosis of grade 2 invasive lobular bc on 20th August and it’s been a...
Well today I get the results of my second lot of breast biopsies and lymph node biospy. Hopefully I will get my plan today and surgery and further treatment can go ahead asap.
Hi guys i went off for little while I am almost done with chemo 2nd last taxol tomorrow cnt believe it’s almost over . More surgery hopefully before Xmas as I found out I have the BRCA 1 gene . So hopefully surgery before Xmas then radiation new year...
Many Thanks Opal
I have had 2 sessions of chemo now and I keep getting this sunburn feeling around my shoulders, back, neck and tops of my arms. I have EC and dexatoxcil. Also I get sore eyes. Has anyone else had these ssymptoms after chemo. The first time round wasn...
Hello folks , hope everyone is ok . I am having my picc line put in tomorrow . Whilst I have now reconciled myself that this is the best option for me, I am now starting to think about the actual insertion. Now the BCN assures me it doesn’t hurt and they...
I have received only 1 chemo treatment due to worries about corona Received radio therapy Worried about my outlook noe
Hi, Can someone tell me what happens at your pre-op please. Thank you x
I’ve finally got my chemo over and done with and so now ready to embark on a shopping trip to buy …. That ever so important accessory …. My WIG ive had no luck so far in finding any human wig makers or wig stores in my area for us cancer patients ...
