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I have my long awaited oncology appointment next week to discuss my treatment plan. I am having chemotherapy first for breast cancer. (estrogen positive progesterone positive her2 negative). Are there any questions anyone can recommend would be good...
Hi This is a weird one, but I was told to avoid deodorant during radiotherapy and because I don't trust myself just to put it under one armpit, I've stopped using it altogether for the last two days. It is very hot here and I noticed when I took my...
I have stage 2 ductal carcinoma and awaiting surgery. I am petrified that it has spread although no sign of lymph involvement. I have a painful upper arm muscle do I have lung cancer, I have indigestion so have oesophageal cancer, I have a mole so have...
Hi - I had 5 sessions of radiotherapy to my left breast a month ago. I am still swollen and blotchy but the skin is not broken. I use Aveeno constantly. How long do these side effects last? My review said side effects should improve about 2 weeks post...
Hi, I found a very enlarge auxiliary lymph in my middle armpit area Thursday night. So I booked an apt first thing Friday. Doctors examined me and said it’s 5mm big, slightly rounded and rubbery. She felt my breasts and everywhere and couldn’t feel anything...
hi I am 46 years old and have been following these forums for a little while but have only just plucked up the courage to post. I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in November 2024. At first it was primary, 98% curable according to my...
Sorry I must sound daft. I'm currently on my 3 chemo session today. I'm having it weekly on a Friday for 24 weeks. I'm Stage 2 Grade 3. I'm just sat here thinking. Whilst I'm having the chemo can the cancer in my breast still be going elsewhere or is...
Hello, hoping I can get and offer support on this forum. I was diagnosed with bc last month (stage 2 grade 2 hormone positive) and am having a mastectomy in a couple of weeks followed by hormone therapy. It's all been a bit of a blur, tbh, and feels...
Hi I’m new to this forum . I’m very had endometrial cancer 13 years ago and breast cancer 18 months ago with surgery and Radiotherapy. Both cancers were early and I’ve felt lucky and plucked up the courage to face prolapse surgery last November . Have...
I’m newly diagnosed. Feeling a bit paranoid about the supplements I’ve taken in the past and currently take. I had ME years ago so supplementing was a big part of that recovery. Apparently collagen is an absolute no? I will speak to my oncologist when...
