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Hi All Has any body else developed chemo rash on their face and itchy red eyes ? I’ve only developed the itchy red eyes in the past couple of weeks… it’s driving me crazy Any remedy advice would be greatly appreciated sending positivity and hugs...
Hi im pretty desperate here! my dry red eyes been looked at and to do eyelid hygiene 4 x daily and liquid tears. My main issue right now is burning uti feeling for past 3 days . Taking cystalieve and D Manoose tablets but I’ve just dipped tested my...
Hi all I have been lurking on the board for about 18 months. Have probably made minor comments here or there, but have largely kept myself to myself. Why, you ask - I’m not really sure, is the answer - as I have found all of your comments and stories...
I am 1 year after a lumpectomy, and feel lopsided as quite a large section was removed from my breast following diagnosis after a mammogram. Is there anywhere I can go to be fitted for such a thing. Thanks in advance for your help
Hi all well I started my journey in January 23 but go back to mid December I had a pain in my groin that very quickly effected my mobility and I was referred to a musculoskeletal specialist. I worked full time and normally no mobility issues. On New...
I was diagnosed in August 2021 with second stage breast cancer, after surgery, chemo and radio I have been clear for almost a year. Does anyone else have scar tissue in the raider of the breast that ache's at times?
Hello, I was diagnosed with breast cancer in January. They thought I would 'only' need surgery, but a further biopsy showed that it was also in my lymph nodes, so I started chemo on 1st March. Funnily enough, I'm not enjoying it much! I've had the cold...
I have completed my chemo on 12.05 and impatiently waiting to return to how I looked before. The hair is growing back well, they eyebrows not exactly the same but getting there, the eyelashes just take ages! On top of that they grow back curly in wrong...
Hi , I'm new. Was diagnosed 2 years ago with DCIS. Had single mastectomy. All healed well. Last week or so been having pain and discomfort under my armpit on mastectomy side. Can't see anything? Anyone else had this?
Hiya Hiya I was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in February. I have finished my chemo and will now have a phesgo injection every 3 weeks from Friday onwards. I have just been informed about a 3 weekly infusion of Zometa starting in autumn...
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