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Hi I'm Trudy. Had lumpectomy, node removal and radiotherapy Jan 24.went for follow up scan and have been asked to come back. Very very anxious about everything. Have anxiety and depression feeing overwhelmed. Help!
Dear All, I am due to have my first oncology appointment and have already been told that I will need chemo, radiotherapy and medication by the surgeon. Please can I ask what to expect on the first appointment with an oncologist as I feel better if I can...
Hello, I'm entirely new to this website. Although I had breast cancer 9+ years ago I did not join the site then. So really I'm a newby. But, last weekend I found a new lump in the breast where I previously had a lumpectomy and lymph node removal, chemotherapy...
Can anyone recommend a travel insurance to cover for Europe. I have metastatic breast cancer. thank you
I have to make up my mind about whether to re start abemaciclib and can't decide, I am worried about being vulnerable to infections as it lowers the white cell count and immunity to any infections.
Hi all. First time here. I was diagnosed with breast cancer for the 2nd time back in October 24. I had a mastectomy and lymph node removal on 12th November. I am now having hormone treatment. The first time, 30 years ago, I had a lumpectomy and lymph...
Dear All, I am due to start chemo and I currently work from home, have many of you being able to continue working while undergoing treatment as unsure whether to start planning for this. Many thanks
Is this normal?
Hi all, I’m suffering from really bad indigestion that’s getting worse with each treatment. I have suffered for years and my oncologist warned me chemo would make it worse. Whilst I used to have it every few weeks I am now getting it most nights usually...
I have had my operation and start radiotherapy in the new year . I have been on a drug called letrozole for the past 8 weeks but the side affects have been horrendous. The joint pains I have had from this medication has been so painful that I have cried...
