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posted by Ferntree
20 February 2022

Pain after Axillary clearance

Last reply: 25 February 2022 03:12
Hello, I’m away at the moment otherwise would seek medical assistance. Had axillary clearance done Jan 10 but my under arm is still frozen and upper arm feels Like it has an elastic band around it. I’ve been doing the physio exercises consistently but there’s no change. I start chemo next Friday. Am I ready for it? Will my arm ever improve? I’ve no idea what to expect. Really appreciate any input or shared experience. Thank you
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posted by tinytrina
16 February 2022

Partner has burning sensation in throat

Last reply: 22 February 2022 11:55
My partner has stage 4 neck and throat cancer diagnosed last year he under went surgery to remove parts off his tongue and then 6 weeks off radiotherapy and chemotherapy, he has constant burning sensation in his throat and while doctors are offering him pain relief it’s not really helping the burning , is there anything that will help, I’ve tried smoothies etc and went through his diet etc but feel nothing seems to be working , he finds it hard to eat and is losing weight again which is something I don’t want.
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posted by libra1975
17 February 2022

Having a drink

Last reply: 21 February 2022 09:59
Hello, I am 46 and was diagnosed with breast cancer recently. 9 days ago I had lumpectomy. All is healing well. Today I got the great news that my lymph nodes are negative. So I am wondering if it is OK to have a drink tonight to celebrate? Not going mad, but 2 glasses of wine. Any advice be welcome.
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posted by Fifil
10 February 2022

1st smear following LLETZ

Last reply: 21 February 2022 09:07
I've had my first smear following LLETZ 6 months ago. I'm very worried about all this to be honest. I'm attending the Colposcopy clinic for 8 year with 1 clear smear in that time. The nurse told me about Pepilocare (home treatment for HPV). Has anyone used this with success? I've very expensive Also I've heard AHCC (Active Hexose Correlated Compound) can be used to treat HPV. Has anyone used this either? Again it's very expensive
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posted by Ferntree
13 February 2022

Chemo after axillary clearance

Last reply: 15 February 2022 11:56
I’ve had a lumpectomy and axillary clearance in early January. My focus now is physio as I don’t have full flexibility in my arm. It’s been a slow recovery. I sleep two hours during the day. I’m dreading chemo as in my heart I don’t think it’s the right thing to do - I dread the long term risk of chemo fog and fatigue. Are there any other viable options available?
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posted by n_d_2022
14 February 2022

Waiting for results

Last reply: 14 February 2022 15:18
hi all, i found a lump in Dec and had a mammogram 2 weeks ago. I had a follow up appointment this morning where I had a mammogram followed by ultrasound and a lot of biopsies. they confirmed there are two lumps so took biopsies from both as well as from my lymph nodes. I was given an appointment for 10 days time to go back for results. My head is all over the place. i was asked by the dr. taking my biopsies if there was a history of breast problems in my family (there's not), she also asked if i'd recently had my vaccines, which I hadnt. I was told i could bring someone in for my results appointment. So all of that has me in a spin, or do they always tell you to bring someone even if nothing sinister? but then from reading other posts it seems that they try to prepare you if the news will be bad, which I don't think they did, or the rush appointments through - is 10 days considered rushing or is that standard? I'm not really sure what I'm looking for here, I know no one can predict my results but I also know this community will understand how I'm feeling. I'm finding myself emotionally flip flopping from "it will be fine, they didnt rush my follow up" to "they wouldnt have told me to bring someone if it wasnt bad news". Like other posts I've seen, I think the waiting will be the hardest part. If it was good news, grand, if bad news, I'd rather know now and have a plan in place. anyway thanks for reading, like I said I'm not sure what I'm looking for other than needing to write this down.
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posted by jilly21
07 February 2022

Gallbladder cancer

Last reply: 14 February 2022 14:54
Lost my dad on the 18th March 2021 to colon cancer now been told my mom has stage 4 cancer of the gallbladder. Has anybody gone through this I believe cancer of the gallbladder is quite rare. Heartbroken daughter
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posted by No1mom
01 February 2022

Breast clinic appointment

Last reply: 13 February 2022 11:50
Hello, I am 45 yr old female and recently found a lump in my breast and went straight to my GP who sent a referral to the Breast Clinic in St. James. I'm finding it difficult to think about anything also and feeling very stressed. Just wondering if anyone can give me an indication of the wait times for an appointment. Many thanks.
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posted by Alisha42
23 January 2022

Driving

Last reply: 13 February 2022 08:48
Hi I had mascetomy and reconstruction 8 weeks ago but had to go back and have replacement boob done and lymnodes out when can I start driving feel ok and not on medication that cause me not to be able to drive
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posted by DollyWest
09 February 2022

muscle pain in leg

Last reply: 11 February 2022 15:11
Partner having chemo for metastisized tumours affecting kidney, nladder liber and abominable lymph nodes. Half way through chemo ( fingers crossed we get more time) very painful cramp in lower leg muscle, doctor said it is side effect of chemo, and my partner could not heat what else to do about it, he is distressed and due to covid has to go alone. Is there anything we can do ?
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