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Has anyone been called for their Covid vaccination yet, on the basis that they are in a vulnerable group due to reduced immunity? Can anyone advise as to what point in your treatment cycle it is safe to have it? Thank you. The autumn/winter booster program...
Hello I am waiting for a mastectomy and (hopefully) an immediate implant reconstruction. I may need radiotherapy afterwards. I was wondering if anyone had had experience of seeking private treatment so they can be treated earlier? For context, I had...
Hi ladies, I hope everyone is doing well and treatments are all going to plan. I wonder if anyone has had or is having paclitaxel weekly. Due to my various side effects, implant issues etc it's been decided to give me a break. I'll just move forward...
Hi everyone, I was just after a bit of information please. I was diagnosed back in May with recurrent breast cancer. The first time I had it, I had a mastectomy. It was stage 2 with no lymph nodes involved so all the treatment they advised was tamoxifen...
I have been giagnosed for a year now and was devastated when I was told they would not operate. Since then I have a strong feeling of not wanting to go ahead with medication to prolong the inevitable. Is there anyone else feeling the same?
I’m due to have a double mastectomy with reconstruction with DIEP next week and the nerves are starting to kick in! Any advice on how to handle this, especially on the morning of surgery. I’m particularly worried about the bit where my husband has to...
Hi all, I’m new here and hoping to find a safe space for when I am struggling. I was diagnosed Wednesday so just starting the journey.
Just diagnosed 5 weeks .. x
Hello, I’ve just joined. 44 year old, , currently going through chemo for stage 2 breast cancer x
