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Hi all, This is my first post — I’m new here and haven’t had an official diagnosis yet, so I hope it’s okay to reach out. I just felt like this would be the best place to ask for some advice and hear from people who understand I’m 35, and over the...
Hi everyone. I was diagnosed 4 weeks ago and had surgery on Wednesday to take away the lump and sentinel lymph nodes pain has been bearable however my issue is I am a carer for my husband who is a double amputee and tonight he struggled to get onto the...
Hi. Did anyone find that their hair knotted really easily with EC? I know it has a drying effect but my hair has never been so dry and knotted and I just can’t get the clumps of knots out. I’ve got one session left next Monday and I’m desperately trying...
Hi everyone My journey began in April. After an appointment which I made with the Big Bus I was called back for further investigations. After ultrasound scan and a mammogram calcifications were found on my right breast. A biopsy confirmed DCIS and a...
Hi all. I had my post operative consultant's appointment at the breast clinic this morning. I was originally told I had Lobular Cancer with a lesion of 13mm, grade 2 stage 1. I'm healing well, physically and mentally and I have been told that the cancer...
So the day finally came for my chemo to start. With a needle phobia and bad veins it didn’t begin too well! I was very disappointed that I decided to not continue with the cold cap. I managed the f st half an hour but couldn’t face the length of time...
Hi all I am thinking of moving to Liverpool to be closer to my daughter but am worried about how this could effect my treatment. I get really good support from the chemo unit and from my oncology team and have an amazing beast care nurse. I'm wondering...
Im lactose intolerant and dreading taking my letrazole tablets. I’ve ordered a couple of tubs of Milkaid lactase enzyme tablets and hope these prevent the endless vomiting and severe pain that I’ve experienced previously with cow’s dairy. Has any one...
Morning all, im due to start capecitabine soon after my holiday in three weeks but am Worried about waiting and would like to start sooner rather than later. My oncologist said it would be ok to go on holiday and then start as worried for side effects...
I have just had my 2nd weekly TCHP chemo. The first two days after chemo are fine when I am on steroids and anti nausea meds. But then I crash. My mood slumps and I have stomach cramps, nausea and real fatigue that no meds seem to help. I feel like this...
