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Hi I've been on Tamoxifen a few months and like others I've noticed significant different side effects on different brands. I want to ask my pharmacist for different brands to try so wondered if we had a list somewhere? I can see from searching there...
Hi everyone, I've made my surgery decision and now formally booked in for op on 23rd June. For various reasons I've opted for an immediate reconstruction using a beker implant (might not be this make but is the permanent saline option not the expander...
Hello everyone. I got my diagnosis yesterday, I've stage 2 invasive ductal breast cancer (I think, I can't remember the exact name!). Probably will need a mastectomy of my left breast but need a bone scan as the ct scan showed something iffy on my pelvis...
Hi I’m just wondering how people have dealt with having a mastectomy I know you should not be bed ridden but how are others coping
Just to say hello everyone and Merry Christmas!! This community has been amazing. Thank you for putting up with my rants and giving great advice. Love to all xxxxx
Am I weird that I’m looking forward to my surgery? Ok, not jumping for joy, but I can’t wait to be rid of this alien in my boob. Because that’s how I think of it. I know it’s only the beginning, I have the joys of hormone blockers and radiotherapy to...
Hi. Sorry if this has already bn asked, I did search through previous posts but couldn't find anything. I'm new to the site so very possible I've missed something. I was wondering if anyone had experience or knew if diabetes will stop me from using the...
I'm reaching out. I'm having a wobble. I'm starting chemo on Tuesday and will spend half of tomorrow at the hospital as well. Christmas is next week and I just feel I haven't time to get the house and everything sorted beforehand, as I feel I won't be...
Hi everyone, first time posting. I’m 37F, IDC grade 2, ER+, PR+, HER2-. 1 month post lumpectomy and SLNB, due to start adjuvant therapy soon (chemo, SLNB, rads, hormone blockers). My oncologist has recommended I get a Covid booster but I’m struggling...
Hello everyone, I was told last week that I have 17mm tumour in my left breast, thank fully it's not in my lymphnodes. I'm awaiting the biopsy results, but have already been told its cancer and I'll need a lumpectomy and radiotherapy. I'm finding it difficult...
