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Hi, has anybody had weak legs that feel like could give way
I had Her2- ER+ PR+ lobular in left breast and am on Anastrozole. Breast Care Nurse has suggested I take evening primrose oil for pain in right breast. So I’ve been reading and the gist seems to be it may help, but ensure to take as pure a product...
Could the forum give me some advice when I can go for short walk.op was on Tuesday I don't have drain I have been doing my exercises & resting in between.i feel steady on my feet & only slight discomfort in wound but nothing that requires pain relief...
Hi, I have just had my appointment on Tuesday with oncologist to discuss treatment. I have triple negative breast cancer, had op to remove it and lymph nodes and results were good they got it all out and lymph nodes clear. I'm starting chemo in...
Hi all, first time on here. Recently diagnosed with invasive ductal breast cancer, Her2 negative. Awaiting these results is very tough, mind going in all directions at the moment
Hello all. Introducing myself isn't something that comes easily to me at the best of times. I've always been very reticent with my feelings so opening up to others, even anonymously like this, feels unnatural. I was diagnosed with breast cancer around...
Hi. I'm new to the forum so not sure where to post. Ive also posted this on another thread so apologies for that. As usual I'm lying wide awake !!!! I've had 3 cycles of kadcycla after having chemo, op and radiotherapy for breast cancer. It came as a...
Hi had lumpectomy /partial mastectomy and reconstruction 19th July when I went back for results found out that I needed to have my lymph nodes removed which was done last week, had drain removed yesterday. Now getting ready for for the histology result...
I had lumpectomy last week and looking for what to expect post op please
Found a lump and waited 36 bloody days for appointment, had biopsy and received the call yesterday to go back on Monday and to bring someone with me, what do i expect at this appointment will it just be the diagnosis or is. Treatment plans discussed....
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