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Does anyone else have some soreness after the second radiotherapy session? I’ve only had 2 sessions out of 5 and I’m feeling some soreness as far up as my collar bone and under my arm. I only expected my skin to be sore but this feels like the tissue...
Hello everyone I'm just over halfway through chemo. Had mastectomy and found 1 positive micro met in lymph node. Told I'm cancer free but chemo to prevent recurrence. I just wondered if anyone knows what happens after chemo? Thank you
I just want to share my joy with those who understand. Yesterday I completed what I see as my major treatments, and can now allow myself to move on a little. Surgery - March 2023 Chemo 16 June-27 Oct Radiotherapy - 29 Nov - Yesterday! I know...
Hi, I've just recently had my first round of chemo and was surprised that I hadn't felt ill. I have felt tired the first few days but fine after that. I am just wondering what side effects other people have had after their first round of chemo and if...
Just a quick introduction. female, 52. Single, live alone Routine mammogram 27.11.23 Breast clinic 14.12.23 mammograms, ultrasounds, biopsies on both breasts and coil fitted in left breast. Told left breast almost certainly cancer (2.5cm), non...
I know this is a personal choice, but this is something that I have been thinking about. I'm due to start chemo in a couple of weeks, and whilst I'm planning on cold capping, I'm aware that I may still lose the majority / all of my hair. If that happens...
I had magtrace injection on Wednesday. My arm is really sore/sensitive at the back down to my elbow. Is this normal. I have my op planned for Tuesday 2nd of Jan
Hi everyone I am hearing and reading that there are various brands of Letrazole and some of them seem to have different side effects according to which brand we are taking. I've heard that ACCORD is supposed to be the better brand. Then I've...
Hi all - I’m had a lumpectomy and lymph node removal 11 days ago.. all healing well but the raw nerves sensation under my armpit, behind and down my arm is driving me nuts. Like little zinging electric shocks. Feels like my skin has been peeled off...
Hello, this is my first post. I was diagnosed at the end of August, unfortunately my cardiac conditions and lack of communication between hospitals and to me mean that my original operation date in mid September has been delayed by almost 4 months. I...
