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Hi everyone, I've not posted for a while and hope you are all doing well. I finish my chemo in November and now just Herceptin injections until July. I'm feeling really bllurghgh and down. I'm still getting a lot of hip/ leg pain and my mood is all...
Hi, Since my hair started falling out, my scalp is quite sensitive and itchy. I've cut my hair short, but it hasn't really helped. Any advice please?
Hi, had right breast unexpectedly removed mid october 2023, now in chemo, would love just to tone up my stomach and generally, dont need/want to go to a gym, cant see any guidelines for general sit ups, stomach crunches, etc, ae there any guidelines,...
My wife is 43. Family doctor examined her and said she was extremely concerned. She didn’t want to mislead us or give false hope. Lump seems like those described as cancer so we go for mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy this week. I have done my own research...
So I wanted to ask a few question just get a bit of help in my thinking. I had a WLE in November due to invasive lobular breast cancer 24/11/24 - followed by a further shave to secure clear margins (19/12/23) as original surgery was deemed too close and...
Hi everyone, I’m due to start my first of 6 rounds of chemo this Friday. Are there any tips anyone has to help me prepare? Useful things to take? What I should do with my hair? (I’m trying the cold cap) anything that made you more comfortable? Thank...
Hi, I'm due to start Docetaxol this Friday 1st of 3 I've heard compression socks and gloves can help prevent nerve damage in hands and feet. Has anyone used this and its helped or can recommend any to buy. Also what vitamins csn help. Thanks.
I have just received the results of my lumpectomy and advised of a possible treatment plan-namely chemo followed by radiotherapy. My question is whether it is safe to drive after a radiotherapy session. I know I might find out more about this at meetings...
Hi everybody. Just been diagnosed with grade 2 idc cancer. Chosen to have a mastectomy as the lump is 3cm and very close to my nipple. I'm 61 years old and don't feel the need for a reconstruction but I'm terrified of chemo which has been mentioned...
Any advice for bruised arms and sore veins after chemo? Really sore and bruised with raised veins after last EC chemo. I had a Port that doesn’t work. So they are removing it and putting a PICC line instead as I go to weekly paxitacol chemo in a few...
