People of any background, gender identity or sexual orientation etc can be diagnosed with cancer. Please be welcoming and supportive when talking to others.
We keep this a safe space for everyone. To find out more, take a look at our Community Guidelines.
I've got another post on the go but to try to reach more advice. Any one got any tips for post op care following DIEP. Was anyone given any advice or guidelines or booklets on what to do, what to expect? I'm trying to research but feel I have been under...
Hello, I'm starting EC chemo in two weeks for three cycles and then TPH for three or four cycles. I know everyone responds differently but I wondered what experiences others have had in terms of the worst days after chemo, I'm just trying to plan ahead...
Hi. I am interested to hear from anyone who has finished their treatment for breast cancer but are struggling with energy levels and peripheral neuropathy of their feet. I finished 6 doses of chemo in August followed by a Lumpectomy and 6 doses of Radiotherapy...
Hi all, I am now on day 5 of my post op surgery. Feeling good and positive about it all, but have found little information about post op care and what to expect from the recovery. Looking for any advice small or large which will help me in the road to...
Hi, I’m new. I have breast cancer and have had a mastectomy 1 week ago. I was doing pretty well I thought. Yesterday at my appointment, all my dressings were removed so I could see the full extent of my changed body….my fiancée was with me and it was...
Hello, I found a large lump in my breast and was told 4 days ago that it was cancer (stage 2, group 3 & triple negative). Apart from the horrific range of emotions I am experiencing, I also have a lot of pain within the area of the tumour. I’ve been told...
Evening all Just finished my 3rd EC today - my health board only offer 3 cycles it appears- totally tolerated my Chemo very eell. I had mild nausea and bit of upset tummy and general feeling of being off - so good response to EC Chemo. At oncology...
Hi everyone I’m at wits end my plan has always been chemo radio and tamoxifen, had blioods done on Tuesday 4th for chemo starting Friday 7Th also went to an appointment on 5th to sign forms of consent and the doctor said he didn’t want me to have chemo...
Hi all 21 years ago I had a mastectomy then lady August I found a lump in the same breast. I have had 2 surgeries to remove lump and surrounding tissue. I start my chemotherapy on the 26th April and I am terrified as I have comments people are making...
Hi guys I have recently been diagnosed stage 1 grade 3 breast cancer. I’m having straight surgery and have been told will need chemo after because I’m HER2 positive. Does anyone know how long I will be on chemo for ? Thanks you and wishing you well ️
