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I'm lost and scared and frightened I might not get my mastectomy now scheduled for 9Aug I went to the docs with changes to my breast on the 11th June referred to breast clinic on 14th June and told after mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy that I most...
Hi all Just had my 3rd Docetaxical on 16th July and I am struggling with sleep. Two EC and two Doxy and I have been able to sleep and nap when needed… often with sleep masks and podcasts but since round number 3 I am struggling to nap and struggling...
Hi wondering if anyone can advise me on bras. Think I’ve under clubbed it slightly! Only bought one front fastening, then was thinking sports bra or crop tops. I’m pretty small boobed. Nurse just suggested I’d need to be in compression bras for 6 weeks...
Hi all. I’m just wondering if there are any “secrets” to avoiding the unpleasant side effects of these drugs can give. Joint pain/ dryness/ uti’s / hot flashes. I know some people seem to get away with none of the above. Any tips ? I read that exercise...
Hi. I'm due to go abroad on holiday and didn't want to start chemotherapy until after I come back. Which has been booked 6 months ago. Oncologist agreed at first and then said I need to start taking letrozole now to give me some protection.as I have...
Hi. I'm a bit confused about post surgery bras. Context, I am a new Zealander/British ex pat live in the Philippines and am having a mastectomy with reconstruction in a few weeks. I'm in the UK currently and thought to pick up some post surgery bras ...
I read that a small qty a day of olive oil is helpful for joint pain. I wonder if anyone is taking this or has investigated EVOO benefits for joints or cancer?
Hi yet another question! had a lumpectomy end of June then re excision about 10 days later followed by another small op to fix a hematoma. All through the same 2 inch incision around the nipple. All healing fine. Underarm totally fine from 1st surgery...
hi, my left hand is quite swollen, i’ve had lymph nodes removed with my surgery. what can i do to reduce the swelling? Do i need to contact my nurse? my left shoulder blade had been really sure too, im presuming it’s all linked to lymphoedema? since surgery...
Hi I've been reading either posts about waiting for the results. I'm just seeing how other people cope and what they do in the meantime and how long do they give before contacting the hospital. My story found a lump and dimpling, saw a GP on the 19th...
