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Hello again - I have just had Round 2/6 of chemo 12 days ago. Last night I developed dragging heavy pain both sides of my pelvis ( where I imagine my ovaries to be) I am 60 so post menopausal. Has anyone else experienced this? Last round, I had it very...
I know it's been discussed before but the posts I found seem very old. I am 8 weeks post chemo and have grey hair regrowth. It's very short. I'm grateful for the hair but it's making me feel about 90 and I'm in my 40's! Anyone have advise on when...
I had my first EC chemo last Saturday. On Friday I had my PICC line fitted and the nurse was very (almost brutally) dismissive of the benefits of the cold cap with EC. She kind of said - 'oh you'll loose your hair anyway so it's not worth bothering with...
I am so tired whilst my daughter is going through treatment, I have moved in with her to help look after her and my grandchildren. Whist trying to hold down a full time job. This is where the problem lies. I am a 52 year old with Fibromyalgia and...
Hey everyone. just wanted to askC the breast care nurse called to tell us the results. Did have a follow up appointment with doctor 3 weeks post op, but not all results were back. So the nurse called and said the results and the treatment plan. asked...
Before my Radiotherapy planning session I had to have a covid swab then self isolate until the appointment. Starting the actual 3 weeks of treatment soon. Do you have to do covid swabs before this then self isolate throughout? Just wondering. 3 weeks...
Hi lovely people, I was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer a couple of months ago in my left breast, after a routine mammogram. At the time it seemed straight forwards - a lumpectomy, radiotherapy, tamoxifen… but just before the surgery they decided...
Awaiting definitive results for B3 lesions with micro calcifications. is it normal practice to have surgery to remove them as a safety measure? Id like to hear others experiences, many thanks
Hi I start my chemo on 6th jan and have been told I can have a cold cap I have been told it’s uncomfortable but I wondered if anyone could tell me if it helps with hair loss and if it’s worth it??
Hi, my name is Rita, I’m 58 years old and just been diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma, grade 2. I’ve had a magseed done today and have a date for an lumpectomy on 2nd November, I’m completely overwhelmed by all of this as there is no cancer in...
