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Hi, I have had a lumpectomy then lymph node removal, 6 rounds of chemo and jaut had my second radiotherapy today. My problem is my operation arm when on the radiotherapy position. The pain is immense I cried today as didn’t think I was going to be able...
Hi all, I’m after advise as no professionals know what’s happening. I had a mastectomy and reconstructive last September which healed well and I went back to work. Then end of march my reconstructed breast became very painful and swollen and I was signed...
Hi all I'm seriously thinking of starting to cut out alcohol - maybe completely - post-treatment, having read a few articles on the subject of possible link between breast cancer and alcohol consumption. I'm not a massive drinker, but I do love a good...
Hi everyone, I've not posted for a while and hope everyone is doing well. I finished chemo late November and now have Herceptin injections every three weeks. I've had 12 so far and the side effects seem to be increasing. I've had painful joints throughout...
Hi , I had my 1st session of chemo 4 days ago, and I am still feeling awful, no sickness thank the lord, just generally ill, I hate being out of control, how long does it take to start feeling a little better, have to gave 5 more sessions, I can't see...
Hi just wondering would the cost of having a wig trimmed/cut be about the same cost Asan haircut? Trying to find someone to trim my wig, purchased online thanks
Awaiting Pet Scan to see if BC has spread… new diagnosis only a week ago with ER+ HER2+ tumour and one positive lymph node… terrified… can’t function and certain it’s spread
Hello, Thinking ahead as I’m expecting a chemo plan over the next few weeks and hair loss. Does anyone know if it is possible to have your eyebrows micro bladed on pre or during chemo? I’ve had surgery and currently on letrozole at the moment. I...
Hi everyone I am being treated for a triple positive but I don't qualify for the NHS BRCA testing. My breast surgeon suggested getting it done privately so just wondered if anyone here had done the tests privately and where from? Thank you in adv...
Hi all, Please could anyone tell me if they have used the adapt air breast forms and if so are they as good and compfy as they look? I've seen them on amoena website. They costly but would happily pay if they good. www.amoena.com/.../ Stay well...
