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Hi all is any one out there been left with a larger tummy after chemo I've also been left with a tight chest which started after chemo no 2 when I take a breathing hurts under my rib cage I've had a ct scan to check my lungs and it was all clear I'm just...
Good Evening all .. I’m having a single mastectomy on the 14th and just wondered if anyone else was due the same soon and would like to chat to support each other .. many thanks
Hi has anyone had DIEP reconstruction at same time as mastectomy and breast reduction on other breast at same time, if so how did you manage. Thanks
Oh my goodness….I have just had my 4 th round of chemo, the 4 th day, which was yesterday has hit me like ton of bricks I’ve no energy whatsoever, sleeping on and off, makes no difference, I feel so weak, even though I’m eating and drinking, what on earth...
I will have a Lumpectomy and would like to ask peoples experience in their recovery and how long before you returned to work.
Hi. It’s really helpful reading people’s experiences so thank you. I’ve recently been diagnosed. Still having tests to decide treatment. But as it’s double positive I have been advised to stop taking HRT. I have been on HRT for a year. The menopause symptoms...
Hi, I’m on my 3rd dose of chemo and struggling with loose bowels and feeling sick, I take loperamide and anti sickness tablets, I’m also struggling with eating and drinking enough, anyone else struggling
I’ve just received an NHS message inviting me for a spring covid booster. I’m concerned about having a covid booster while on Amebaciclib. Has anyone received boosters while on it. Also has anyone received advice from oncology about this? Don’t know wether...
Hi all Can I check if any of your hospitals have re-started the above since lockdown. My hospital has not and doesn't seem to be doing much about it. My softy is still doing its job but is rapidly running out of steam (and suffering after I keep putting...
Hi there . Can I ask what people found worked best for them during radiotherapy treatment , cream wise , on the chest area
