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Hi, My mum recently got diagnosed with Colorectal cancer and had undergone surgery, she was in hospital for 2 weeks and now she is home. She is currently wearing a bag for stoma. She is currently finding everything uncomfortable - bed, couch, chair. Hoping to get suggestions on how to make her comfortable at home - where to get ergonomic furniturs etc. Thanks

Hello, I have been diagnosed with a nipple adenoma and I was wondering if anyone had any experience with complete Nipple and Areola excision / removal or partial removal? Thanks for reading

Why would I be brought back for another mammogram 3 weeks after core breast biopsy when a mammogram was already taken immediately after the core biopsy. I was told core biopsy was clear but another mammogram so soon does not fit with a clear result.

Hi everyone, had a robotic assisted radical prostatectomy on March 24th 2025. Procedure went well and was discharged the next day. I'm 49 years old and I was diagnosed back in July 2024 after MIR scan and did biopsy to confirm it in September 2024. I was very lucky I found the cancer because went to my GP in January 2023 and had an issue with my semen and was prescribed antibiotics and it cleared up, it was a urinary tract infection. My GP said he would check my prostate with a blood test and DRE. Blood test showed my PSA score was 3.2 and DRE showed prostate slightly swollen. That result for PSA score sent alarm bells ringing and now after my surgery I'm waiting till 20th May to get the all clear please God. It has been a tough journey for the last 2 years living with cancer but hopefully I'll be ok.

Hey everyone. I hope you are all keeping well. I started radiotherapy 8 weeks late due to a bad infection and poor healing. I am only four days in and my nipple is very sore and breath is very red. Is this normal so fast?

Hello, I was diagnosed with MBC in November and started treatment in January 2025. Letrozole and ribociclib. I've notice that my hair line is receeding, my eyebrows are thinner. Are there recommended treatments/products that I can use that won't interfere with my treatment. Thank you, Carol.

I am 3 weeks post radiotherapy for breast cancer, chemotherapy was not required based on my diagnosis. My breast is still very painful and very irritated and I am continuing to use E45 cream 3 times a day, I have been told to stop using the hydrocortosine cream. I was wondering if anyone else has had similar side effects and how long they last. I was told 2 (ish) weeks but nearly at 4 weeks now, I understand everyone is different but its very uncomfortable. I've contacted the radiotherapy unit and they said its normal but if it persists this week I'll need to go back.. Thanks so much in advance

Hi, in the process of drawing down our mortgage and I am struggling to get mortgage cover now I have a breast cancer diagnosis. Has anyone else been in this situation? I am over half way through chemo & immuno with curative intent. I'm doing well and am working full time. Any help appreciated

Hi there, I had a mammogram in January and then attended tge breast clinic 10 days later for a scan of the breast. I was told by the scan technician that all was clear, she had a brief 2min talk with the consultant in the next room, I was told all was clear and I was sent home. However on Sunday, today is now Tuesday,I got a text to go to the breast clinic again and when I messaged the clinic to ask why I was back, I was told it was a follow up appointment. Is this normal after I've been discharged from their care with nothing abnormal.

Hi, I’m over 2.5 years post lumpectomy, and some lymph nodes removed, 2 years post chemo and almost 2 years post radiotherapy….i get some pain now and again in my breast, almost like a hot burning feeling…..is this normal to have after 2 years? I would also have some discomfort in my arm pit.