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Hard to believe that one year has already passed since my diagnosis and treatment, had my first annual mammogram, anxious wait for results letter, came three weeks later and said my mammogram showed "no worrying features". Huge relief, though the wording...
Hi - I am just coming into my 3rd week post radiotherapy and have suddenly developed pain in the shoulder blade of the area that was treated. Just wondered if this is a normal side effect and if so how long it might last? Thank you Aly
Hi all. Wanted to jump on to say hello I was diagnosed with invasive malignant melanoma at the end of 2021 and now facing the possibility of suspected breast cancer. My doctor referred me Friday for an emergency breast clinic appointment saying I should...
I’ve been taking Tamoxifen for about a month and am having sudden random panicky anxiety type episodes. I’ve never had them before , I feel impatient and irritable too . Is this something that anyone else has experienced and if so does it eventually settle...
Hello Breast cancer metastasised and I had a brain tumour removed in April 2021. I am having PHESGO every 3 weeks since September 2021. I am also seeing oral surgeon because of mouth troubles including sore tongue and ulcers these have been treated...
I had a lumpectomy on 15th June,got my results last Thursday and margins clear and lymph nodes clear so all good news. I am waiting for an oncology appointment as I will need radiotherapy and I will need to go on hormone medication for 5 years. I am due...
Hi maybe a trivial question but I have acrylics on my fingers and gel polish on my toes. I understand that I have to remove the acrylics on my fingers prior to surgery but do I have to remove varnish on my toes too?
Hello all , I have my pre assessment on Monday 4th for chemo bloods ect will I be given my anti sickness tablets ect due to have my first dose on the 11th will I also be given heart burn medication .I haveing my line fitted on the 8th how long does it...
Hi everyone, After six months on a neo-adjuvant trial of letrozole plus palbociclib, followed by two failed attempts at a lumpectomy plus some nodes removed, I have now been told I need a full mastectomy. The most recent MRI suggested the tumour was...
Isn't it odd what triggers us after primary treatment is finished? I have COVID and by all accounts, its mild so far. But the bit I am not coping with well is being so tired again. I have done crushing fatigue and tiredness since September and I was only...
