Hello! I am two years into my journey now. When I was newly diagnosed I took a lot of comfort from reading a positive posts chain on here. It was started four years ago and reassuringly the chain is HUGE. So large that I find it hard to navigate and thought...
Hi , has anyone holidayed abroad since diagnosis? I'm worried I won't get sign off to fly. And should I request that from my GP or Oncologist? Waiting for my 1st scan, but if that shows stability or better still regression, would really like to get away...
Hello not sure how to use this site. I am at kindergarten level. Not even sure that I know what my cancer is called. Was told it was secondary breast cancer that went to my spine. Started with lower back pain in February 2023 After going to many doctors...
Hi, has anyone taken Lion's mane mushroom? Did it help? As I have Stage 4 TNBC with mets, I am on chemo permanently. I am thinking of adding them to my weekly chemo. I would also like to take Turmeric and Magnesium. I am aware that the oncologists do...
Hello everyone, I ve not posted for a while but have had a roller coaster 12 months with this ever challenging Cancer journey. About 18 months ago , I was told I had a lesion on my liver which through a number of scans, MRI and PET ,was diagnised...
is there any dietary advice to follow when diagnosed with liver mets? I am suffering from upper abdominal bloating and pain and loss of appetite and nausea. Just been diagnosed with liver mets and due to start some sort of chemo soon. the tummy pain and...
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Hi there, I’m new to the chat group here so please let me know if I’m in the wrong area. My mum was diagnosed with Secondary Breast Cancer just over a year ago, she’s doing pretty well but isn’t able to leave the house very often. I would like to arrange...
In 2021 Ib was diagnosed with breast cancer. Treatment of chemo them radiation. Feeling good with a few issues with cramps and spasms in my breast and lately shoulder pain. I've been receiving blood tests as one minute my blood count is low, near anemic...
Hi all I have just been diagnosed with secondary/ metastatic breast cancer. Mine is in my liver - are there any positive stories from people with liver mets. I have a young family so I really need some positivity.
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