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[color=#800080:26ikcwnv]I was unwell prior to my cancer diagnosis but slept okay. Since my first surgery and tough recovery I've had very bad sleep. I've practised good sleep hygiene. Ive had sleeping tablets prescribed by my gp when I've reached ex...

Hi there, My oncologist referred me for a scan of womb and ovaries as I am on Tamoxifen and now I have received a letter telling me that I am being referred to a gynaecological consultant. I'm not sure why and am wondering if anyone else has receiv...

Hi all, just looking for info for an american lady with stage iv bc who is coming over to Swords for a family holiday this summer. She wants to stay here for a few weeks but will need to have her port flushed while she is here, otherwise they'll hav...

Hi, A relative of mine was recently diagnosed with lymphoma and starts chemotherapy very soon. Their doctor has given them very strict guidelines to follow in relation to cleaning products and personal products; no fragrances/perfumes/harsh chemic...

I was diagnosed with Breast cancer in May 2013 and had chemotherapy first, followed by right breast and 16 lymph nodes being removed. Since my operation I Have tightness under my arm and in the area where my right breast was. I have had loads of ph...

Hi there! Does anybody out there know if its okay to take Sage supplement for hot flushes while on Tamoxifen? I'd be grateful for any insight Thanks Resolute...

Hi, hopefully someone out there can tell me their experiences with taking time off work for reconstruction. I had a right mastectomy in March 13 and because I didn't need chemo or radiation I was able to put my name on the list for reconstruction wit...

Hi everybody I had lobular cancer and was initially told I would need to have an mri rather than mammogram every year as it is more accurate for lobular cancer. However now I'm only having a mammogram. If anybody could tell me how they are followed ...

Hi there, just looking for confirmation that all is normal after my surgery!!! I am 2 weeks after a DIEP Flap reconstruction on my left breast - is it normal to be very swollen?? I'm home now but just about walking around a little as my tummy is v...

Hi Ladies, I completed my AC and have 7 of my 12 Taxol treatments over me and I am just wondering if the side effects get worse near the end. I am feeling pretty good since I started the Taxol and have been able to get on with life much better after ...

Hi Everyone, it's been ages since I've been online, I hope everyone is keeping well. I went for implant/ expander exchange last week. I've had radiation so my worry now is that I don't get any infection or encapsulation which is a risk with radiated ...

Hi all, I'm three years post diagnosis (followed by chemo, rads) and I have delayed recon surgery date in less than three weeks for LD flap with implant. I'm excited and scared! Did anyone have this procedure and regret it? Also, due to medication ...