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hi all, got a call back after routine breast screening showed something, so had xray, ultrasound, then biopsy, then also vac biopsy, showed up as 8 mm with some calcification under neath. I assume the meeting this wednesday is to discuss how the hell...
Hi there, I’m new here - my mum’s metastatic breast cancer has recently spread to her brain and things are progressing very quickly. Her balance and mobility is being significantly affected so my dad and I would like to get a stairlift fitted to help...
Anyone on Tamoxifen and how are you dealing with the side effects??
Hello everyone, it’s two years since active treatment (chemo, double mastectomy, radiotherapy). I am on Anastrazole for another 8 years. Like everyone on here, my diagnosis pulled the rug from under my feet. I have gone through an emotional rollercoaster...
Seen quite a few people worried about losing their hair with chemotherapy. It was my biggest fear when chemo was recommended but the above photo shows it will hopefully come back. I am only 4 months post chemo and with a bit of help from biotin supplements...
Hey, I'm recently diagnosed with invasive ductal ductal breast cancer grade 2. I got my surgery date confirmed yesterday for 16th Oct - not much time! For a mastectomy. My family and friends are all being gorgeous and offering help. I just don't...
I had chemotherapy, surgery (lumpectomy) & radiotherapy for triple positive bc. The radiotherapy finished just before Christmas 2019. Afterwards I realised the burn had gone through to my back, but that settled down after a few weeks. Now, within the...
So, before chemo i got a pixie cut and now my husband just buzzed off my hair....except now it is patchy and i'd rather have it all gone, but using a razor seems dangerous, is there anything else i can do?
There seems to be a shortage of Letrozol at the moment my local pharmacies seem not to know when it might be available. I’m in East London. any advice or information would be greatly appreciated
Hi all just been diagnosed and numb and scared
