Hi all i run a Facebook (private) support group for all those affected by BRCA1 and BRCA2 ,I myself am BRCA2 positive and know how hard it can be and speaking to others in the same boat who really understand and can help each other can make all the...
This coming May will be the 5 year anniversary of my mothers death from cancer. Her and my dad were married 30 years and were best friends.My dad is still as down now nearly 5 years on as he was the day she died.I have 3 siblings and we are all there...
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In 2010 I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I was 36, and had a mastectomy, chemo, herceptin, radiation and tamoxofen. I had reconstruction on the mastectomy side and I am now waiting to have my real boob reduced to match my reconstruct...
3 months after the end of RT, I am finding my armpit tight(ish) and sore when I stretch it in the last couple of weeks. I had my check up with surgeon on Monday, and he said it's normal reaction after RT, and was generally happy that all was OK. I ...
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Hi all, I'm looking for advice on choosing a surgeon for my mastectomy and reconstruction. I'm in the process of finis...
My name is Eamonn and I'm making a new documentary for BBC Northern Ireland which aims to try and understand more about the psychological, physical and emotional impact that cancer can have on the someone suffering from the illness and their loved on...
My name is Eamonn and I'm making a new documentary for BBC Northern Ireland which aims to try and understand more about the psychological, physical and emotional impact that cancer can have on the someone suffering from the illness and their loved on...
Hi all, due to start new chemo drugs next week, taxol and herceptin, having weekly treatment, anyone had this, can you give any advice on what to expect.
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Is it enough to attend for the yearly mammo and to go for the follow up appointment a month or two later.. in other words would I need to continue to see my onc. I was on Herceptin and also only stage 1....
Hi all, I had my reconstruction done last year and I am due to go in to get new nipple put on end of Feb. Was told ages ago that's it's all quite a simple procedure, in and out on same day. Anyone get this done? Is it sore, do they just give you a lo...
sclc -small cell lung cancer, Just wondering if anyone knows someone who has done a 2nd course of chemo (drugs; carboplatin & etoposide) for this? Wondering how it will go, what to expect & if there is a cummulative effect on the body.
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I had my second chemo on Tuesday, and it really hit me hard. I was so nauseous all Tues night, didn't sleep a wink all night. I rang oncology and they faxed on more anti sickness meds on we'd morning. Much better but still I feel crap. ...
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