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Diagnosed July 2019 and had a masectomy Sept 2019 followed by radiotherapy which finished Xmas Eve that year. Would like to go for a spa treatment facial and body wrap.The only treatment I am on is letrazole. Is it OK to do this? Thank you
Hi, I'm just checking something out. Well, yes and being a bit paranoid. I had triple negative breast cancer which ended up with a total mastectomy with delayed reconstruction. In the last week I have noticed the appearance of red dots on my healthy...
Hi ladies. lovely to meet you all. my name is catherine aka cat and i’ve just recently been diagnosed and in my 3 day post op recovery. Looking to connect with anyone in the same or similar situation as me for chats and advice xx
I had a masectomy 2 years ago and got tremendous support here, I am in trouble again and turned here for help. After my two ops I came away with lymphodema in the arm and hand. I basically just carried on and tried not to let it stop me, although it was...
Head is a complete muddle so much to take in.
Hi guys....I have just joined the group. My name is Alice and was diagnosed with breast cancer end of January 2023. I've so far had three cycles of chemo and three to go. I am glad to be part of this community and to be able to share my experience...
Hi All Just wondering if anyone has had a CT done privately? I have had IV chemo, single mastectomy/lymph node removal, radiotherapy and 8 courses of capecitabine. I have just had the final call from my oncologist (Just completed the final course...
My oncologist told me to stop Letrozole immediately when my joint/nerve pain became pretty intolerable - I’ve been off it 6 weeks now but the pain is still in my arms albeit slightly better. Dr has just prescribed amyltriptiline hoping it will make the...
Hi I am starting my chemotherapy tomorrow & don't mind admitting it's scary. Going through the consent & the possible side effects are daunting. I will be having 12 weeks of paclitaxel & Carbo/tax then 3 lrounds of EC over 9 weeks. I am hoping that...
Hello, I am Alana and have been diagnosed with stage 4 secondary breast cancer in my lungs 15 months ago. I am normally a very positive person and have been trying to be so since the diagnosis. At present I am having a real problem not to have a meltdown...
