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Good evening new to group. On 31st July I had lumpectomy and 3 lymph nodes removed I had the op at one hospit due to high blood pressure from being on letzodine. The consultant at the first hospital has recommended chemo and radiotherapy and to change...
Hi anyone having chemotherapy with immunotherapy? Just would really like to hear how this is going for you? I’ve started my chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatment for this breast cancer on on week 3 so very new to this
Hi. I started taking Tamoxifen about 3 weeks ago. I read up and was told by my oncologist about the early menopause symptoms, especially the hot flashes which I was really not looking forward to since I generally over heat by nature. Im in my 30s, havent...
Hello I am due to have some lymph nodes removed next week and now the operation nerves are kicking in. I haven't had a general anaesthetic since I was a teenager but that was a bit of an adventure then. It's all becoming a bit too real now .
Hi All, Anyone experienced intense itching on breast previously treated 2 years ago with 3 weeks of radiotherapy after lumpectomy. I started with this about 6 weeks ago after no problems since 2021. I have used daily E45 cream after a shower since...
I've been receiving treatment for breast cancer for one year, and despair and loneliness is now kicking in. I'm aware everyone deals with it as best they can, but I'm getting so tired being told ho strong I am!!!!! I don't feel strong! 2 surgeries for...
Hello everyone I’m new here today 31/8/23 looking for experiences or advice please I’ve had some very sharp like stabbing/sharp pains internally from the nipple to what feels like the back of my chest wall. It’s happened a few times over the last 2 months...
Hi All I had pre-op today and finally got a date after a five week wait. I'll be going under the knife next Wednesday 6th of September. I'll be having a lumpectomy on my left breast and a node removal on my right side. I'll be in hospital for a few...
Hi all, I have recently had my lumpectomy and 1 or 2 lymph nodes removed. I should be having chemo and radiotherapy in the next few weeks. I wondered if anyone else going through the same treatment process has changed their diet? Or if anyone knows...
Hi, I start 3 booster sessions today after 5 normal sessions of radio. Will this cause soreness? At the moment I’m ok just a bit tired and emotional slathering myself in e45 cream twice a day. Drinking 2 litres of water and eating loads. I’m exercising...
