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Hi, the normal one is made from a soft cotton based wool, the one for swimming is a synthetic mix as it dries much quicker.  ... View more

Hi Cat Really enjoying the walks!  I have been in our local shop but am avoiding the supermarkets for as long as I can Stay safe Jude x   ... View more

This is really interesting, thank you for this information. I didn’t realise the combination of Taxere and AI was what is causing the knee and foot pain, I’m not overweight and I do walk a lot but I will start taking vitamin D. I’m sure a bone strengthening infusion next week, I was a bit worried about it as you sign away your life before you have it but it sounds like it might help. Best wishes Val ... View more

Hi, I finished my chemo back in December and it’s already a memory, I think it’s a bit like childbirth, you know it’s nasty but you soon forget about it. You will get through it because you have to! Best of luck going forward.  Val ... View more

Hi ValGJ   Sorry that you are having issues finding the monthly threads.  They are still to be found in the Chemotherapy monthly threads which is in the Going through breast cancer treatment category.   Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of any help.  moderator@breastcancercare.org.uk   Best wishes Anna Digital Community Officer ... View more

The filigrastan affects the bone marrow and encourages the production of white blood cells, so the pain is a known SE. My nurse told me to walk, so I did and it was definitely an improvement. Plus the fresh air was helpful in keeping my hot flushes down, and the scenery gave me something else to think about . X ... View more