Hello everybody,
I finished treatment for stage 2b cervical cancer in June 2017. I did quite well for the first six months and then began to experience some mild stomach/bowel issues. In the last six months these issues disimproved. Four weeks ago ...
Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone on Tamoxifen is experiencing severe vaginal dryness & very painful intercourse as a result of?
I had chemotherapy and radiotherapy but I'm sure this must be as a result of the Tamox. :( I've tried replens & ky lubric...
Today I was told I have cancer. I’m 33 and I’m a single parent to my 14 year old daughter. I’ve always been fit, eat healthy most of the time, don’t smoke or drink. I had been back and forward to my gp for a year with irregular bleeding pain and a lu...
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I have been to my doctor last week about a mobile pea sized hard lump in my breast, that I've had for 4-5 months. I got my appointment today for the 16th of October. A longer wait than I expected but I'd say I ...
My mam was diagnosed on the 5th of July with stage four cancer lung. She went to the hospice this morning. I'm lost and confused nurse won't give me details via mams request no visit. I don't know what to do....
I was diagnosed with Mets Breast cancer in Jan 2018. Commenced Faslodex in February with good results. I have been offered Palbociclib in combination to the Faslodex. I’ve been reading about the side effects which are frightening. Any advice or infor...
I'm wondering if I can get some advice from personal experiences about family planning post-breast cancer. I've been on Tamoxifen for the last 3 years (since Aug 2015) and am recommended to remain on this for 2 further years to complete the standard ...
Hi I was diagnosed with Vulval cancer in Jan 2017, at the age of 39. I had a partial radical vulvectomy 4 days later. All going well at my checkups until my 18 month check. Seems there are some areas of concern again, although my consultant thinks th...
I'm describing my experience of an ultrasound guided FNA biopsy for anyone who would like information on it.
Although my 2 sets of blood results were within normal ranges, my doctor noticed a lump on my neck when I swallowed during a visit. Follo...
It has taken my father a wonderful kind loving man who cared for our mom for years before she passed he was the most gentle and caring person iv ever known I know how I felt when he passed I still feel empty and sad and there's days I could cry for h...
Probably one of the most googled questions for someone on chemo, what will happen to my hair.
Well I just finished 12 sessions of weekly Taxol and my hair has thinned significantly. It started around start of week 6 and continued for couple weeks...
My G.P. last Tuesday sent an urgent referral to breast check for me I won’t be seen for 10 working days and i fear I will be gone totally bonkers. My lump/growth running length ways upwards from nipple. I was hoping it may have been caused my liftin...
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