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Hi, 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 in and I am getting more of them as time goes by. My dermatologist wants to burn them but three of them are on my arm on the lumpectomy side so I am very reluctant to do anything on that side that might trigger lymphodema. Have any of you ladies had this problem, and have you found a solution? Kath

Hi 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 removed I'm finished all treatment. I had lumpectomy followed by radiotherapy and tamoxifen for 5years Liz

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 so fatigued I couldn't even function or get out of bed. Being so run down, the skin on my face started to break out in hives/pimples that burst by themselves and were extremely itchy. I also had a really bad hacking cough that the doctor said was "Nasal drip". She prescribed drops, sprays and decongestant meds. I've suffered from Anemia in the past so she sent me for Routine bloods and tested for everything imaginable. The cough persisted for 5 weeks so I returned to my GP for my blood results and to get my cough examined again. By then I had searched google about a persistent cough, big mistake. In that time I also found a small lump in my left upper stomach below my rib cage, it is slightly mobile and is rubbery but not jelly, about 2.5cm in size. Nothing was done about my cough, I was then told it was maybe a viral infection because it lasted so long, for my pimples I was given contraceptive pills, and my hemoglobin was lower than average so I was given Iron tablets. The doctor said she could not feel any lump, and she looked at me as though I was a hypochondriac. I never felt so embarrassed. Five months on I do not feel any better, I feel worse although my cough went away. I have had a peptic ulcer twice in the past (H.Pylori virus) and I feel the same symptoms at the minute. I'm white as a ghost, black circles under my eyes worse than ever. My pimples are now sores on my face that will not go away no matter what I try. I'm so tired I sleep from around midnight or earlier most nights, to between 10 and 12 the following morning (currently unemployed and NOT lazy). I have been sweating in my sleep a lot but not enough to drench my clothes or bed clothes, and having broken sleeps, and waking up with no energy. My stomach is swollen and feels so full behind my ribs, as thought there isn't enough space for my intestines. I have frequent pain throughout my body, but scariest of all is pain in my left flank area and pain in my chest, like really bad indigestion. This comes and goes. This week I've been waking up with a sore throat, and stuffy head (which could be simple head cold) and discomfort in my shoulders, convinced my body is trying to tell me something. I have made a doctors appointment for this week, but I have so much wrong with me that I fear I wont be taken seriously. Has anyone with Lymphoma of any kind had any of these symptoms? Please accept my apologies if my questions offend or aggravate anyone diagnosed with Lymphoma. You are in my prayers.

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.

Hi folks 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 be able to drive OMG how am I gonna stay in all the time? When people say sore like are you laid up in bed for a week or two? THanks in advance girls

Hi guys 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'd be feeling somewhat normal- not able for climbing mountains, but just not feeling so tired all the time!! Is there anything I can do or take to elieveiate the tiredness?? Thanks a million Xx

Know red areas to be expected with radiation treatment but wasn't aware you could get a red area on the back too as I have. Sort of expected it to be around the breast area being treated. Coping well with the skin regime though and find using e45 during the day and emulsfying cream at night is keeping skin pretty okay.

Am due to get my third chemo tomorrow. But yesterday evening got a sore throat and was cold. No temp . Do u think they will defo the chemo. Anyone know if there is anything I can take. My sister recommended Manuka honey.

Hi I am wondering is there anybody here that has or knows someone who has Myeloma My partner has Myeloma he started his chemo on Tuesday 16th Feb he is 50 yrs old it has spread to his brain and his rib cage I want some advice on it really Thank you in advance [color=#0040BF:2lvmglgb][color=#0040BF][color=#0040BF][/color:2lvmglgb][/color][/color]

Hi, I was diagnosed in February last year with cancer of the tongue. Professor Stassen, St James, explained I would need surgery to remove the tumour. After discussions with Professor Stassen and Prof Hollywood, St, Lukes, I opted for chemo 5 sessions, and radiotherapy - 35 sessions prior to surgery. My husband (actually my ex husband, who has been by my side all through this, my rock) and I really hoped it would kill the tumour, (it didn't ) but it did reduce it. I eventually had surgery in November 2012. The theatre procedure was right total hemiglossectomy, a right modified radical neck dissection, and they did a reconstruction with left anterolateral thigh flap to reconstruct the right tongue, floor of the mouth. I was told I would not be able to speak after the surgery, but I may be able to make sounds. However, three weeks after surgery I did talk. My speech is no where like it used to be and I do tell people that I had an operation as it helps relax things. I had a great speech therapist who helped me improve. Also as I had radiotherapy before the operation it meant that the healing process was a lot slower and I now suffer from lympheodema as they also removed a number of lymph nodes from the right side of my neck. At the minute I attend a therapist who specialises in lymphatic massage. This whole cancer thing is very hard, everything in my life has changed and it is very hard on my family too. I hope sharing my experience of oral cancer so far, helps in some way. Biopsy tongue 3/1/12 (49 yrs, 2 sons, 21 and 20). Diagnosed Cancer 1/2/12 PET CT 6 cm lesion 16/2/12 Surgery scheduled March, however larger lesion discovered, surgery postponed 9/3/12 PEG / Rig 15/3/12 5 Chemo 35 Radio PET CT good response 2/10/12 Biopsy 18/10/12 cancer still there MRI showed Lesion reduced 15/11/12 Surgery - Trachea, R hemiglossectomy R mod radical neck dissection, L anterolateral thigh flap 16/11/12 Diagnosis yPT2NoMo