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My wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer (operation on 7th September). She will have a drain. i understand she will need to sleep upright. V pillows have been recommended. Could we buy them previously used rather than new? Thank you
Hi I have been taking anastrozole for four years and have recently been told that I am pre diabetic. I have no symptoms and am only slightly over normal bmi. Could the anastrozole be the cause! Anybody else with this problem.
I've been to the hospital twice for appointments with my Breast Cancer Surgeon and have always asked if I can record our discussion. I've explained to him that I have a very bad memory and only want to record in case I miss, or forget something, during...
Hello, I just wanted to post on here in case anyone has found themselves with the same struggle - Finding the perfect bar and prosthesis combination for small boobs. Top line for those short on time - If you are an A-C cup use the Amoena Balance Delta...
Hi Has anyone been prescribed fezolinetant for Flushes, if so has it helped. I have been prescribed many different medications for flushes but nothing seems to work.
Devastated - diagnosed with primary breast cancer, tnbc, September 2024. Completed chemo, surgery, radiotherapy, ned, complete response to chemo, 1st year annual mammogram all clear. I started getting bad headaches a couple of months ago which I put down...
Hi I am on my 2nd week of Radiotherapy, I'm expecting 3 weeks. Sometimes I find it difficult holding breath that u have to do. Sometimes I can but there r times, air leaks out and just wondering if anyone else has problems with this or your experience...
Hi guys been a few months , I like to come on and rant a rave about shitty sleeps usually scan xiaty also been feeling really down and finding myself cutting friends off.not wanting to go out and enjoy things I normally do. I have notice my walking has...
Hi, this is my 2nd time of posting. I have Lobular breast cancer & it has spread to one lobe. Just found out from MRI that the lump is double the size they thought it was. I guess it doesn't matter if the breast is coming off. I am estrogen & Progesterone...
On Hormone and targeted therapy. Fatigue plus insomnia has got be the worse combination ever. My brain cannot understand why I cannot sleep when I’m so tired. Am I alone on this table? Good luck to survivor/warrior
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