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Hi all. In previous difficult times a therapist (and friends) advised journalling. I'm not very good at it and find the idea of a cancer specific journal with prompts would help me. Can anybody recommend a cancer specific or breast cancer specific...
Hi everyone, I had my first mammogram in March, recall to breast clinic and diagnosed with grade 3 invasive ductal carcinoma. Just over a week ago I had a partial mastectomy, lumpectomy and two lymph nodes removed and a reconstruction on the other side...
Hi. I’m going to try cold capping and wondered whether you had any recommendations for shampoo and conditioner during chemotherapy. I’m currently using body shop ginger shampoo for dry scalp. I’m not sure if I should buy another shampoo.
Has anybody changed hospitals before or after treatment for BC? I sold my house a week before this whole nightmare started, and am literally trying to still go ahead with move, but can't work out if its going to be a risk. My next appointment is 24/05...
Hello to anyone reading these posts and I hope you are all doing as well as possible. I've been scrolling the forums trying to find someone in a similar position but there aren't as many posts in the under 50s group I'm 39 and have invasive ductal...
Hi been diagnosed with triple negative lobular breast cancer. Having a Pic line put in tomorrow and first chemo on Wednesday. Very nervous and scared
Hi Not feeling great mentally at the moment. Am soon to be on 8th chemo cycle (4 Docetaxel + 4 EC) as well as PHESGO then scans end of May. Been told by my Oncologist (unfriendly with poor people skills) that what's next will depend on outcomes of scans...
Hi How soon after masectomy ( not having reconstructive surgery ) can you wear the bra silicone implants ? And do the hospital supply them and can you wear your normal bras, thank you
I was diagnosed with Stage 0 and stage 1 breast cancer in July 2023. 2 malignant masses were removed last October. It’s er+ pr+ her2-. I had 33 rounds of radiation finished in January. 2 weeks ago I had my first mammogram with ultrasounds. Everything...
Morning all. Just a quick question. Im due to start radiotherapy soon. Awaiting first appointment with the radiographer. I had my nipple removed during my lumpectomy and i was wandering how this will effect my radiotherapy treatment. Has anyone else had...
