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Hi Just wondering did anyone get advise on removing coil (with hormone)I know you can't mention names .oncologist said it was fine to leave it there as it had a low dose hormone in it. But was back for check in breast care and doctor said to get it removed I'm finished all treatment. I had lumpectomy followed by radiotherapy and tamoxifen for 5years Liz

I have started chemo. Going in for 3rd on next week. I am wondering did everyone lose there eyebrows. If u did what did u do if u lost them. Also what stay did u lose them.

Hi folks I am having my mascetomy/recon/lymp node removals next Tuesday. Can you please share with me your recovery time. How sore are you after. Someone said I wouldnt be able to drive for a few weeks is this correct? I never realised I wouldnt be able to drive OMG how am I gonna stay in all the time? When people say sore like are you laid up in bed for a week or two? THanks in advance girls

Hi guys I've had 5 chemos, and I have to admit the last one has knocked the stuffing outta me. I'm going into what should be my "good week" but still feel really tired and just drained. Is this normal? It's just by this stage I thought I'd be feeling somewhat normal- not able for climbing mountains, but just not feeling so tired all the time!! Is there anything I can do or take to elieveiate the tiredness?? Thanks a million Xx

Know red areas to be expected with radiation treatment but wasn't aware you could get a red area on the back too as I have. Sort of expected it to be around the breast area being treated. Coping well with the skin regime though and find using e45 during the day and emulsfying cream at night is keeping skin pretty okay.

Am due to get my third chemo tomorrow. But yesterday evening got a sore throat and was cold. No temp . Do u think they will defo the chemo. Anyone know if there is anything I can take. My sister recommended Manuka honey.

I went today to get my chemo and was told my platelets were low. Not low enough thankfully to stop chemo. But I am thinking now if there is anything I can do. Have to go back to hospital in 10 day to get bloods done again . To c what is the story. Feeling good cold seems to have not come one me. Thank god.

[quote][/quote]Going to be starting chemo in the next couple of weeks ,and just wondering about the best way to deal with the hair loss .Not worried about it myself but would like to prepare my two boys , would it be better to cut really short ,shave it or just leave it and let it fall out itself , it's cut shortish at the moment.Also has any one not gone the wig route ?any suggestions for alternative ways ?

Number 6 done and dusted!!!!!! Yippee!!!! It feels as if you're never going to get there, but it does! Just so relieved! Tamoxifen in 4 weeks time along with Rads so no doubt plenty more questions to be asked...... Thank you all for the support and encouragement Xxxx

Hi all Just wondering I have started waking up with bruises that I know were not there before.I haven't hit myself or bumped and they are not sore,just a brownish colour and a new one yesterday looked like a normal bruise and today I woke up and its bigger and a horrible pink/purple colour.Definitely not the hubby in his sleep!!!!! I am also tired all the time.Anyone else have anything like this? I'm in with oncologist tomorrow for routine check up but don't want to be a fuss pot if its normal. Thanks Xx