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I don't normally put negative things on.. but feeling really sorry for myself and fed up.. I am finding it knackering bring positive and saying yes I am great, things are going well... blah blah.. Have a husband that has had a breakdown so have to...
Hi All , recently re diagnosed with bone mets in spine 5 yrs after mascetomy. Waiting to have gamma knife but my right left is not working properly. It’s hard to describe, it’s not painful , just ca t lift it properly and I can’t lift my foot up either...
Has anyone had experience
Hi I have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer for which I had a mamoplasty and they removed some Lymph nodes. Unfortunately the Lymph nodes were cancerous so I was due to have a second op tomorrow but after a pet scan they have cancelled it as...
MBC in lungs and lymph nodes... Drs not offering chemo?My mum's just been diagnosed with MBC from breast cancer 6 years ago. She was thought to be cancer free after a lumpectomy and chemo treatment. She's been coughing since October and lost half her...
Hi, sorry if my post is vague. I am still coming to grips with things. My mum was diagnosed with breast cancer 2019, she had a mastectomy, Diep surgery,chemo and radiotherapy followed by letrozole, 3 weeks ago we were told she has secondary breast cancer...
Hello, I am 48 and have today been diagnosed with primary breast cancer with secondary in the bone and liver. The breast cancer is very small and I was told it would have been exceedingly difficult to pick up via normal checking - this however has not...
I am struggling with sensitive mouth which I have excellent mouth wash but toothpaste still bothers my mouth so I wondered if anyone has found a good toothpaste, childrens or adult they have found helpful? I am bit rubbish at technology so I am hoping...
Hi everyone. I’m 41, been living with secondary meta for 8 years and have only just found this. Will be so useful for advice and knowledge of trials etc, so look forward to meeting you all online soon!
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