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Hi, I’m due a mastectomy and lymph node clearance in 3 weeks time. I’m very concerned that I’ll never get my life back as I am disabled and the only exercise I can do is swimming, some yoga and some qi gong and my whole social life is built around these...
Hi all! I am due to start Chemo next Wednesday. The plan is 8 rounds starting with EC and finishing with Docetaxel. I would love your top tips to help me through it. I am so nervous! Thanks xx
High grade DCIS diagnosed three weeks ago. 4-5 cm area of affected tissue + margins means mastectomy. Scheduled for two weeks’ time. Just about coping - feel like I’m treading water with face just above surface. But devastated to find out from grumpy...
Hi just had double masectomy on Monday currently back at home 2 drains in place , does this numbness wear off ?
Hi all. A friend has just finished her last chemo session for breast cancer. She has been cold capping and has managed to retain a fair amount of her hair. She has been using Paxman hair products throughout. Her question is what should she be using/doing...
Hello, I'd welcome some advice please not sure if this is the correct forum to post on and realise its kind of not crucial in the great scheme of things but to cut a long story short my eyes are getting worse and its the side effects one of many of Exemestane...
Hi I'm new here amd have a large phyllodes tumour requiring WLE. Although they have told this is benign and I am kn track for removal I cant help feeling anxious worried and overwhelmed with it all? Anyone else had similar experience ?
Just wondering if anyone has had any strange feelings in their teeth after finishing chemo. I know it sounds strange but I have a weird numb feeling, especially in my upper front 2 teeth . Its 7 weeks since my last chemo and although they aren’t loose...
I had a lumpectomy for stage 2 invasive ductal cancer in April Been to see oncologist today with regard to my options for Radiotherapy and Hormone treatment. Whilst I was happy to go ahead with the Radiotherapy I am still not convinced on Hormone treatment...
Hi. Should be so pleased. Had my 5th chemo almost 3 weeks ago, made me poorly, so no more chemo for me. Radiotherapy planning appointment tomorrow, Herceptin injections and Anastrazole tablets to continue! My wonderful, supportive husband Graham has...
