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Hello all, Of those of you who tried the cold cap but it didn’t work, at what point did you decide it wasn’t worth continuing? I’m starting my first 3 weekly cycle of 6 on Friday.
So who actually tells you when your cancer free - it’s been nearly a since my diagnosis and no one has ever said I’m cancer free? Just wondered if a dr will actually tell you this many thanks
Hello, I haven’t even started chemo yet but I’m curious. Doc said mastectomy reduces recurrence chances (it wasn’t a recommendation more like I was having a discussion with him asking various what-ifs) Googling online though I find a lot of articles say...
Hi everyone, so I’ve had my expanders removed and swapped to implants around two weeks ago. I feel great apart from today. Today I’ve had quite a few nerve type pains across both breast. Normal pain relief does not work. I don’t want to take any nerve...
Hi my name is Zoe, I have been diagnosed with Evasive grade 3 breast cancer, I feel like I’m in a dream. Things are not going quick enough for my liking. I’m waiting to start chemo to shrink it before the operation. The thoughts what are going through...
Hello, After my Mastectomy in Feb I've been given the all clear. Oncology have given me my Tamoxifen and talked about the benefits and also highlighted the side effects. Knowing some of these. I'm anxious to start the first tablet. Can anyone please...
Hi everyone. I received my diagnosis a couple of weeks ago, had my MRI recently. Due to meet my Oncologist soon. All I know about my cancer so far is that it isn’t fuelled by hormones (so my Mirena coil doesn’t need removing), it was 3.5cm on Ultrasound...
Hi, Just introducing myself. Newly diagnosed (23/2) with hormonal invasive ductal carcinoma stage 2. Just processing really, told family, friends and work feeling drained and relieved that part is done. Waiting for Oncology appointment and chemo...
Hi everyone been on this drug three weeks now feel tired of a morning and fatigued slightly sick .Also I get watery eyes when walking about anyone else had that ?
I'm back..so I have Stage 2 in left breast with spread to lymph node currently waiting for Mastectomy on March 23rd. Is it normal to get an ache on side of that breast and under arm ? It's really uncomfortable and subsides when I press my hand against...
