I had prostate cancer diagnosed last year and posted a note here because I had difficulty deciding which treatment to go with. I was offered surgery and radio treatment of various kinds. I was lucky in that it had been diagnosed before becoming a pro...
The marathon continues, but I can't believe I only have 1 to go. So to all those starting off- it us a rocky road, and it does get a bit harder with each blast, but there are good times too, and the finish line gets closer all the time!!!
Only 1 mor...
[color=#8000FF:b7sy0so4]Hi all....another question. Had 4 x AC then 12 x Taxol chemotherapy. Finished a few weeks now and in middle of radiotherapy. Had menopause symptoms big time with moods, hot flushes etc. On Saturday,Sunday however, I felt ve...
Found out yesterday that I won't be needing chemo so I can ask for my reconstruction referral to be out in.
After research I'd really like the diep reconstruction if I was a candidate for it.
Can anyone tell me please where they got theirs done and ...
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So sorry have not been on for AGES!!!! last time I think I posted was when had finished final chemo. Due mascetomy on Tuesday week in Vinnies.
Just wanted to let you know if any ladies are interested am having a post chemo booze up this...
Hi, not the worse part of chemo but I am already dying to taste food properly again and am only on day 10 of first cycle. Would be something to look forward to next weekend if normal taste resumed before cycle no 2?. What normally happens during ea...
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Since starting Tamoxifen I have developed several small dry patches on my skin. The skin is red but not broken, though sometimes it cracks. I have tried just about everything I can think of, but the skin never heals fully once this dryness sets ...
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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 ...
I have been to my Doctor a couple of times over the past few months with a lot of symptoms and nothing has been resolved.
I got really run down from a job (early start, late finish, no lunch break sometimes for 10 hours) and had to quit because I was...
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....
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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...
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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'...
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