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Since my mastectomy surgery 4 weeks ago I've had an infection and necrotic tissue added to an already stressful journey and my wound still hasn't entirely healed. Now my oncotype results have come through, and although I was expecting to have chemo from...
I am currently on Tamoxifen and suffering with severe hot flushes. Do these continue during the full treatment or will they get better?
Hi I had a lumpectomy over a year ago and all chemo and Radiotherapy have finished, I am now at the point of worrying if this cancer will return and can't shake it off, every little niggle or pain I have starts me off again and I worry that my hubby and...
Hi, I was diagnosed with breast cancer 11th Aug and started chemo 4th Sept. It’s been a challenging week so far but maybe be better equipped for next time
I had a lumpectomy first and just finished chemotherapy! I knew I’d need further surgery before radiotherapy because they didn’t get a clear margin. But while weeks of dealing chemo I’d put next steps out of my mind! Whilst obviously still recovering...
Keeping distracted and filling time with gentle and enjoyable activities seems to have a place for many people while waiting for results or undergoing treatment. Reading a good book can help to pass the time. I wondered if a thread for recommendations...
Hi, After a Lumpectomy, I finished my chemotherapy treatment and I feel some lumps in my breast, it burns, my diagnosis was ES/PR positive HER2 negative, Grade 3, stage 2.
I have breast cancer stage 2, 2 lumps so need 7cm removed from my 36F breast. I have seen 3 surgeons, all suggesting different options and my head is exploding trying to decide which to go for. I dion’t want implants and I do want a breast.. surely there...
Hi, past 18 months, gone through 14 chemo cycles, single mastectomy, 14 kadcyla, on Anastrozole for 5yrs, radiotherapy & now Zoledromic for 3yrs. My dog companion died same day as oncologist rang to say kadcycla completed following month. Hit a wall!...
My stress levels are through the roof, I’ve an appointment tomorrow which might help what complimentary therapies have people tried that are helpful? Is massage ok to get during treatment although I don’t know what my treatment is anxiety just...
