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I was wondering if anybody who is having chemo could recommend a shampoo or conditioner to minimise hair loss please? I'm only having carboplatin so a cold cap has not been recommended but I did wonder if there were shampoos and conditioners that some...
I finished my therapies in august. I had my operation 31 December then chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy and then brachytherapy. I still have problems with my bowels they vary day by day. Anyone with advice about how long this could last. I am afraid...
Hi since I have been back at work (and changed roles) I have struggled with depression and anxiety I have been started in anti depressants by my GP has anyone else suffered like this or had counselling and did it help
Hi ladies as you all probley know cancer diagnosis affects your mental health has any one tried anti depression medication if so what was your side affects xxx
Hi all, I am overwhelmed with my diagnosis and have high levels of anxiety, fear etc. has anyone used mindfulness apps ? if so which one and did you find it useful? many thanks Jo xx
I am new to this forum. I had a total hysterectomy in April. Pre-op tests said pre cancerous cells with potential for transmission to StageI and hysterectomy was recommended to remove. Post op diagnosis of uterus was then "upstaged" to Stage II and referred...
I am gutted as was told I had 1A cancer of the uterus and that radical hysterectomy would be the treatment. The waiting for surgery was awful but I came through it much better than anticipated. That was a month ago and they removed uterus, some cervix...
I’m on the urgent list for a hysterectomy following an initial diagnosis of grade 1 stage 1a endometrial cancer. My pre-assessment appointment is next Wednesday (15th) and the op should be within a month after that. It should be laparoscopic, as long...
It is 13 weeks since my hysterectomy and I feel fine. I still need 25 sessions of radiotherapy starting on Wednesday 18 December. The hospital have found me a room in their hostel for five weeks. I will come home weekends. The journey is 3 hours each...
Evening everyone, ever since I had radiotherapy I've had real problems with bowels and general digestion. Anyone else experienced this and have you got any tips you can share? Nannasuki
