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Hi all. Wanting some recommendations for hair recovery after chemo. Unfortunately I have lost all my hair now even the little bit left decided to give up this week 2 months after finishing chemo! Are there any products I can use to encourage hair regrowth...
Well I’m reaching out to anyone on here who has a positive story to share of having breast implants. I was diagnosed with TNBC just before christmas. I have just finished 3 EC treatments and 9 Paclitaxel with Carboplatin every three weeks. Half way through...
Hi, I was diagnosed in March with grade 2 IDC, had my lumpectomy 8 weeks ago and have got an appointment for radiotherapy and hormone tablets for ER+ on 4th August.. originally doctor said 3 weeks of radiotherapy but people are telling me I could have...
Not quite sure what to say here but I'm not coping well. Im 34, 4 kids, lpts of pets, amazing partner (only been together 18 months so we should still be all happy and in the honeymoon period) but instead we're dealing with this. After lots of waiting...
Hi everyone! I’m 37 and was diagnosed with breast cancer yesterday. I was exhausted after a day of having to tell everyone (my poor mum ) so went pretty much straight to sleep, but I had some truly horrific dreams! I’m frightened to go back to sleep!...
I am a mum to 2 children, a girl aged 10 and a boy aged 8. I am half way through chemo for breast cancer and due to have a lumpectomy in the Autumn. We have been open and honest with the children but have been drip feeding information as and when it becomes...
hi all i will be having radiotherapy soon and I’m just wondering what to expect. I know it’s probably different for everybody but I’m just wondering about others experiences and if you were tired during or after, etc. and any other things I should maybe...
Good morning all, I can’t sleep hence me messaging on here. So my sister received her results yesterday, she has stage 3 breast cancer. They have listed her for a mastectomy, along with her lymph nodes removed but they said if the lymph nodes are stuck...
Hi, After many weeks of scrolling various forums/chats I’ve plucked up the courage to join. My initial diagnosis following mammogram was for a lumpectomy, although after further tests, you name them - I’ve had them! It’s now a double mastectomy with...
While having chemo. I developed skin problems with my hands and feet. Severe peeling and bleeding soles. I'm still having these problems even though chemo stopped a year ago. My doctor has given me creams etc. Helps for a while. But then. Back again it...
