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Hi all, I was diagnosed with breast cancer nearly three months ago, lumpectomy lymph node removal and and have posted on here many times, receiving so much helpful advice from you lovely people. Today, I went for the results of my operation and they...
Hello I have had constant dry mouth problems during EC and now Paclitaxel . Does anyone have suggestions for treatments that have helped you please thank you
Hi. I’m trying to prepare myself for hair loss in case it happens during chemo. Are there any websites you recommend for scarves and accessories to hide hair loss.
Hello I am having adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer. I have completed 4 rounds of ec and have had round 7/12 and have been having steady hair regrowth across my head and the rest of my body. When running my hand through my hair today on several...
Hello lovely people, I hope that everyone is doing as well as can be. I’m just wondering if anyone has encountered a situation as mine. I have been off since October and am now ready to return to work. My employer says I can only return to work with a...
Good morning. I have been diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer hormone positive. I have had a lumpectomy with sentinal node biopsy. Awaiting radiotherapy. In last few weeks I have severe burning sensation in my upper arm and have struggled with day to...
Hi, I've recently finished my 6 rounds of chemotherapy and will be continuing with monthly phesgo injections for 12 months after my mastectomy then tamoxifen after that. I've been having phesgo alongside my chemo since January. The phesgo hormone has...
I'm new and only just slowly joining things because it's been a emotional rollercoaster. That I have really struggled. I have amazing network of friends, family around me and my partner who had been amazing. HOWEVER, I still feel alone in this journey...
Hi all. Just wondering if anyone has had similar.. I was diagnosed September 2022, mastectomy and nodes removed in the October. Had chemo from Dec until the following April then three weeks of radiotherapy. The last year has been fairly uneventful...
Hi ladies and gents. I went and saw the consultant as my previous mammogram ( 1st one), highlighted area of concern. The consultant said I had Right breast calcifications and explained it could be a DCIS which has been early detected.so I had a biopsy...
