Sorry just having a moment 😞😞😞😞 So in July 2017 I was diagnosed with breast cancer in my right breast, I had a mastectomy,underwent chemo and radiation treatment. I lost my Dad and my brother in that time as well. In October 2018 I meet an amazing plastic surgeon and started reconstruction, I was so happy , even though…
HI Members of lets talk about Vaginas group we have been getting quite a few new members posting in the group why not pop over to group welcome them and maybe answer some of their questions...
Hi Everyone, I have recently commenced my first three week cycle of Anastrozole and Ribociclib. The fatigue and muscle ache was dreadful from about day 8 to day 13. I was wondering if taking the medication in the evening would make it easier for me during the day time. I asked my Oncologist if it mattered when I took the…
hello all, i started my 5 week course of radiation for breast cancer yesterday, and would like to try and continue my regular walking program during this time if it’s possible. I’d like to hear of others experiences of fatigue, and what it might be realistic to expect to be able to do. I’m also have a small problem finding…
I've heard so much about the Zonta cushion so I went online to have a look - and I'm thinking (because I haven't had any experience with BC surgery yet - coming up on 7 April) how on earth could that possibly help? I mean, why would you wear a cushion around your neck like that? And then I googled images and I realised…
I had my surgery in March 2018 and the blue dye spot is still shining brightly under my skin. I know this is really petty and completely trivial but it's really annoying. It's a constant daily reminder of why 2018 was such a shitty year and that even though I'm finished with active treatment and supposedly in remission,…
Hi all, Just after some advice regarding discoloured nails due to the effects of Chemo. I have heard that either painting your nails with a dark colour can help, especially protecting them from the sunlight or just painting them with a clear moisturising varnish. Not sure which path to go down, any advice is much…
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