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My chemotherapy sessions is over. And I don't know what shall I do about my hair.what can I use to get my hair and eyelashes out sooner?
Hi i have something really niggling in my head and scared to bring it up. my tumour was reduced by 95% from chemo, as reported after surgery. Nodes were clear. There was some residual cells found at tumour site which were removed. Because of this I...
Hi everyone I would like to thank everyone who has replied to my post. I’ve managed to find a yoga class locally and am really excited to see if it helps. I have also thought about a short run once a week. Nothing too much just a gentle jog to help...
Hey, just wondering if anyone else has a horrible smell in the armpit after having mastectomy!!! I know it sounds trivial but really getting me down! I had radiotherapy few months back and not sure if it’s connected to that. It’s like a sickly smell....
Hi everyone and hugs to you all. Hello, I'm Caz, I'm new and was diagnosed with breast cancer what feels like a lifetime ago but in reality about a month and a bit ago. It has been a whirlwind, rollercoaster ride for me. I'm due to have surgery on...
Just had my post op consult after surgery 15 days ago. Left side, which had invasive breast cancer was successfully treated and reconstructed. The lymph nodes were clear. But the right side, which had DCIS and LCIS had so many areas of tiny invasive breast...
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in June of this year and was operated on in September. Today I was in formed that all the cancer was removed and my breast is now cancer free and I'm waiting on the date for radiotherapy to start. I was one of the...
Hello I started taking Tamoxifen in May this year. I was wondering whether anyone else who takes Tamoxifen suffers from aches and pains in there groin area? It feels like mine can't stretch and they click. Is this something I should talk to my doctor...
Hi just want people experience. I have a double mastectomy 5 weeks ago. Unfortunately I developed a large infection so was on antibiotics for two weeks. what I am finding is that in the afternoon I am exhausted and need to have a nap most days....
I think someone here could help on this issue. I resigned from a job because I got a better offer elsewhere as teacher. I have not started the new job when I got the news of BC. I am really confused, kindly advice.
