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Hi. Just wondering if anyone has used fake tan on an arm that is effected by lymphdema. This may sound like a silly question buti0 i dont know who to ask. Thanks

Just wondering has anyone else any experience of a problematic ovarian scan while on Tamoxifen? I was diagnosed in 2009 with stage 2a breast cancer, lymph negative, at age 37. Am now 42. Had mastectomy and am on the Oncotype DX trial -- no chemotherapy just tamoxifen. At a recent ultrasound the radiologist saw a normal looking "functional" cyst on one side but something solid or with solid bits on the other -- and has referred me for a blood test -- CA 125 -- to rule out ovarian cancer, after which I'm booked for another ultrasound check up at the end of August to monitor it. Both he and my gynaecologist assure me they think it looks fine but want to be scrupulous about it. I understand that solid masses on the ovaries can often be benign but I'm a bit anxious at the prospect of waiting till the end of the summer to know for sure if there's a problem or not. My periods are pretty normal on Tamoxifen and I have no symptoms whatsoever, am very healthy. Having the blood test tomorrow. Just wondered: has anyone else had any kind of similar experience? Any advice? Many thanks, K.

Hello ladies Just a quick question.I have been really tired over the last few weeks which turns out to be iron defient anaemia and no iron reserves.With no obvious reason for this,ive had hysterectomy so cant be that,im wondering should I report it to oncologist as have noticed a small bit of weight loss too. Hope all are well W

Hi all, Has anyone else had a reaction to both Tamoxifen and Femara? I seem to be extremely sensitive to both and now I'm waiting to hear what's my 3rd option. Just wondering if anyone has had any similar problems. Thanks

Evening ladies, hope all is well with you all. Just a quick question- am having my third A/C on Tuesday and finding it quite tough but what Im noticing is that my beast I had the lumpectomy on is quiet painful at times. Darting pains Just wondering if any of you had experienced that or should I say something on Tuesday to the nurses? Thanks x

Hi, I am hoping to have either Tug flap( upper inner thigh) or pap flap(upper back of thigh) reconstruction in November. I know the pap flap is very rare but I think the recovery would be similar to the Tug. Just wondering if anyone could give me any indication as to what to expect with this operation, recovery etc. I decided against my other option which was lat Dorsi with implant as I had a failed implant surgery already and didn't want the risk of implant complications again. Not enough tissue on my stomach so only option if I didn't want the implant was the thigh. Thanks Thunderbolt

Hi, has anyone had awful bone pain after finishing chemo?? I was put on tamoxafin and femara and had to stop both as tamoxafin gave me a body rash and femara was unbearable due to joint pain. I now have been prescribed Aromasin but am holding off on taking it as my joints still ache a lot. Has anyone else had similar experiences? I would really appreciate some advice. Thanks

I was originally diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010. Had chemotherapy, lumpectomy, mastectomy and radiotherapy. In May I discovered it had spread to my pelvis and spine. Had a tumor removed from my spine followed by radiotherapy. Am now on chemotherapy[Taxol] weekly. One week off per month. Feel very anxious as wonder if chemotherapy is working as originally I had only a partial response to chemotherapy. Find it hard to live each day day by day. Would love to hear from anyone in a similar position.

Hi all I havent posted anything in a while - im a year post chemo and mastectomy and life is good at the moment. Now Im starting to think about reconstruction - i do want it done but really dont want to go back to sick mode again and recovery. I am thinking the LD flap is the best option for me as i have had radiotherapy and am afraid the implant wont work. Does anybody who has had this done have any advise. The thing that is putting me off is that its not just one procedure I will have to go back later for a reduction on the other side. So what im wondering is will i be going around for a while with two misshaped boobs - do they give you fillets or whatever to wear in your bra so you look normal. Also has anybody had an implant after radiotherapy and was it successful. Thanks everybody bizzybee

Hello to any younger women with a breast cancer diagnosis: In case you haven't heard of this, I just wanted to let you know of a Facebook group where I have found a lot of support. It's called 'Younger Breast Cancer Network (UK) Secret Group' or YBCN. It's well run/moderated etc and seems to be gaining a lot of recognition in the UK. Though it's a UK-based, secret group (so you have to message them to join) it's also open to women in Ireland. In fact they have recently set up regional sub-groups, including one for Ireland. Hope this info is of help. Maybe see you there. Ciara x