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Hi, I was told on my pre-meeting to close the toilet lid & flush twice - but not how long for? My first EC was Friday so the red/pink wee has subsided, does that mean I can go back to water saving mode? Any advice welcome.
Hi having a mastectomy in 3 weeks. I'm wondering about the recovery. I've got a fan and alexa d my room. Got a bed table and extra pillows. What else should I do? Any tips? Anything you wish you had or done? Thanks
Hi everyone, I’m new to this group but am hoping that someone else may be experiencing what I am and have some advice. I am thankfully in remission from grade 3 HER2 positive breast cancer, I have been on Anastrazole for just over a year now and I am...
I had a lumpectomy last August and radiotherapy in November but I am finding a problem with T-shirts and jumpers. On one side tops dig into my neck and other side is off my shoulder. Wondering if "chicken fillets" would be the answer, if they are still...
Had mastectomy and reconstruction also reduction last week since then I can’t stop crying I’m like a rollercoaster just now, I have pathology results next week to see if I need more treatment. I’m taking letrozle now just want to stop crying seems to...
Hi all, has anyone else had high Alt readings on their blood tests? One year down the line - lumpectomy- chemo 6 months - 5 days of radiotherapy and now down to my last two herceptin and I am on Anastrozole. My last two blood tests from my gp show elevated...
Hi my pink sisters, sorry I’m having a moan day . Do anyone else feel like their care team don’t believe you? That how I feel after treatment I feel I’ve been left to get on with it and when I speak to my breast care nurse I feel like I’m wasting her...
I saw my oncologist for the first time last Friday she said that I would start treatment within four weeks. Got letters today to see her Tuesday and have picc line fitted Wednesday. Far quicker than expected. Husband has asked me to leave our house as...
I have mild Lymphoedema in the left arm which I mostly ignore. However, in this recent hot weather I've had to start wearing my compression sleeve and glove. Rather worried it is swelling too much!!!! I've been a bit neglectful. Plus, it's even hotter...
Just got diagnosis 3 days ago & full of fear about all that lies ahead. How does anyone stay positive?
