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Hi All feeling very shocked and overwhelmed at the moment. Was diagnosed with breast cancer two weeks ago and now have to have mri and ct scan to see if it’s spread. The tumour is in armpit and attached to lymph nodes. Therefore they can’t tell if the...
I had triple negative breast cancer; had a lumpectomy in September 2023, chemo finished April 2024 and radiotherapy finished in August 2024, so I am almost 9 months clear of treatment. I still get pain in my boob, and I’ve been told by my oncologist...
Hi everyone I was diagnosed with breast cancer 31st October last year. On the 18th November I had to have a mastectomy (left breast). Initially it was thought it was a small area and I would have a lumpectomy and radiotherapy. So it was a shock. After...
Hi All, Don’t really know if I’m being paranoid or it’s something I should get checked, but could really do with some advice. I am 39 and always check myself, usually every couple of weeks, I’ve always had one breast slightly bigger than the other...
Hi, Hope you are all coping . One week after round 4 and finally feeling ok. Round 5 - and different chemo next (EC and VERY nervous). My question is this- is anyone else literally thirsty with unquenchable thirst. I literally cannot slake it. I can...
Hi , i have been on Tomoxifen for at least a year now , i have hardly had a winks nite sleep much ,. waking 2 to 3 times during the nite . Its really difficult as i work in a shop serving customers on checkout and all i want to do is sleep , but my eyes...
Hi there, anyone on Anastrozole who is not only suffering with severe back pain but also period type pain. Thanks xx
Hi there. I've recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and start chemo next week. I would really appreciate any help as to what to expect and what I should and shouldn't be doing before, during and after chemo?
I had a mastectomy 2 years ago. I'm going to have my remaining breast reduced. I haven't been given any about advice about what bra to wear post surgery. I don't know if I have to wear a compression bra, which will be difficult with one breast or not...
Have completed 4x EC cycles wearing cold cap and had minimal loss. I’m coming up to 2nd of 4x paclitaxel and I’m noticing a lot more loss, hair is darker mousey like my natural colour ( it was dyed reddish)and my head hurts ( on the top) I’m worried I...
