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Publication Dear Karen I have added a link to a Breast Cancer Care publication on Talking to children that your friend may find helpful. http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/docs/talking_with_children_0.pdf Kind Regards Forum Host Breast Cancer Care ... View more

For Bernie Dear Bernie Please feel free to contact our helpline tomorrow for a chat. It is open 9am-2pm on a Saturday and this may help to answer some of your questions and concerns. The helpline number is 0808 800 6000 and is also open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. Kind regards Forum Host Breast Cancer Care ... View more

DIABETIC MASTOPATHY I have edited this post and added the link Kind Regards Forum Host Breast Cancer Care posted on 24.06.07 9:04 am jude2 Hi Tracey, As you will have read from my postings I too know very little about the condition. I have since found a small piece of information on the Diabetes UK web site under 'long term complications', which you may find helpful to read. (I have actually gone and found the page and pasted it for you to read at the bottom of my posting). It does feel very confusing to be told that it is something like diabetics get when you are not diabetic!!! I was also under the impression that it wasn't that common a condition for diabetics - so its strange you have been told this!! I am 36, but have not been offered any surgery to remove my lump - and have simply been discharged from the breast clinic, and sent a two line letter basically telling me 'you lump is benign and you don't need any further treatment' From what little I have read on the internet certainly for diabetics it would appear that the lump could grow back if removed - but this may not be the case for you. I think it would be worth trying to get back in touch with your surgeon / consultant to try and find out a little more as to exactly why he feels it is necessary to remove the lump - as it is quite a major thing to have surgery, particularly when you are not too sure about the condition he has diagnosed. Also from what you have written you clearly want to find out about how your breast will be affected by the surgery and what it will look like afterwards. Then YOU can make an informed choice if surgery to remove the lump is the way you wish to move forward with this. I hope this is helpful. Judith http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Guide-to-diabetes/Complications/Long_term_complications/Breasts_Mastopathy/ ... View more

Factsheet Hi Paula I am sure you will receive plenty of advice and information regarding Taxotere, but in the meantime, here is the link to a factsheet produced by Breast Cancer Care on the subject of Taxotere. http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/docs/taxotere_nov _2005_0.pdf I do hope you find this useful. Regards Forum Host Breast Cancer Care ... View more

Further Support Dear Alli I would firstly like to welcome you to the forums, I am sure you will find support here. I am sorry to hear you have been diagnosed with seondary breast cancer. You sound like you are having a tough time. If you would like to talk to someone in confidence about how you are feeling at the moment please don't hesitate to call our free helpline on 0808 800 6000 for confidential support, a listening ear and any information that you may need during this difficult time. The team can talk through the complexities of different treatments and conditions and I am sure you would be able to answer some of the questions you have. The helpline is open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 9am-2pm. Kind regards. Forum Host Breast Cancer Care ... View more

For Maddie Hi Maddie I hope you don't mind but I have moved your post entitled 'Side effects of Arimidex" to the Undergoing treatment room - it should receive more responses there. Kind regards Forum Host Breast Cancer Care ... View more

Helpline Dear Zennor Welcome to the forums. Please feel free to contact Breast Cancer Care's confidential freephone helpline. The helpline number is 0808 800 6000 and it is open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 9am-2pm. The helpliners are either breast care nurses or have had experience of breast cancer and can offer you information, support and a listening ear during this difficult time. Kind regards Forum Host Breast Cancer Care ... View more

Resources Pack Dear Diddly I am sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis. I am sure you will receive lots of helpful advice and support from the other forum users. Breast Cancer Care have recently published a Resources Pack which you may find helpful to read, it is filled with information to help you better understand your diagnosis, test results and the various treatments available. You can download it from the following link or you can ask for a copy to be sent to you via the helpline: http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk//content.php?page_id=7514 I hope you find this helpful. Kind Regards Forum Host Breast Cancer Care ... View more

for Coady Hi Coady I have moved your post regarding Fine Needle Aspiration to the Have I got breast cancer room as I think it will receive more responses there. Regards Forum Host Breast Cancer Care ... View more

Further Information Hi mousy I am sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis, but would like to welcome you to the Forums. I am sure you will receive lots of helpful advice and support from our users. Below is a link to a Breast Cancer Care publication Resources Pack which can be ordered on line, it is filled with information to help you better understand your diagnosis, test results and the various treatments available. http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk//content.php?page_id=7514 Kind Regards Forum Host Breast Cancer Care ... View more

General Live Chat Dear Heather and Fee Just to let you know about Breast Cancer Care's online chat facility where you can talk to others in real time. It is facilitated by an expert moderator and a nurse who are on hand to point you to sources of help and information. The general Live chat sessions are open to anyone affected by breast cancer and are weekly , 9pm - 10pm on Thurdays. Simply use the same login details for both the live chat and the forums. I have added a link to further information. http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/content.php?page_id=52 Kind Regards Forum Host Breast Cancer Care ... View more

Publication Dear Aliicia I have added a link to a Breast Cancer Care publication on Breast reconstruction that is available to either download or order online. It answers many of the questions you may want to ask, explaining what reconstructive surgery is, who can have it, and why you may choose to have the surgery. http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/content.php?page_id=663 I hope you find it of help Kind Regards Forum Host Breast Cancer Care ... View more

Headstrong Hi all Breast Cancer Care publishes a factsheet on the subject of hair loss and breast cancer. I have given the link here: http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/content.php_id=2548 In some areas Head Strong runs sessions by specially trained volunteers, this free service explores the many issues faced by people experiencing hair loss. A Head Strong appointment will give you practical tips and information on looking after your hair and scalp before during and after your treatment, as well as handy scarf tying ideas. At your appointment you will be able to try on a range of hats, scarves, fringes and hairpieces in a comfortable and private environment. You also have the opportunity to buy selected items of stock. This service is beginning to be expanded into more areas of the country. For more information and to find out where your nearest Head Strong session is running see the link below: http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/content.php?page_id=2548 or telephone your area office. Hope this of some help Kind regards. Forum Host Breast Cancer Care ... View more

Further Support Hi Cherub I am sorry to hear you are feeling stressed at the moment, I am sure you will receive plenty of support and advice from other users, but you may find it helpful to talk to someone in confidence about how you are feeling. Please feel free to contact Breast Cancer Care's helpline where you can disucss these feelings with somebody who is either a breast care nurse or has experience of breast cancer issues. The staff on the helpline are there to listen and offer support in all types of situations and I am sure you will find it helpful to speak to someone with whom you can share your feelings and concerns. The number to ring is 0808 800 6000 and the lines are open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm and Saturdays 9am - 2pm. I hope this helps. Kind regards Forum Host Breast Cancer Care ... View more

Lymphoedema publication Dear Treakle Below is a link to publication on lymphoedema that you may find helpful to read. There is also a list of useful organisations and support networks for people affected by lymphoedema. http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/docs/reducing_risk_of_lymphoedema_0.pdf Kind Regards Forum Host Breast Cancer Care ... View more

Dear Vivian Dear Vivian We at Breast Cancer Care would also like to extend our sympathies and thoughts to you and your family at this sad time. Kind regards Forum Host Breast Cancer Care ... View more

tamoxifen and hot flushes and acupuncture I have started this topic on behalf of new user alex Kind Regards Forum Host Breast Cancer Care Hello! I started tamoxifen just over 3 months ago and havent had a day or night without hot flushes/night sweats since - I'd do anything for a decent nights sleep. Will these ever cease or am will I have to put up with it for the next 5 years. Also, has anyone tried acupuncture for hot flushes? Alex ps. just gone back to work after 9 months of therapy - tired but loving being back! Hi Alexposted on 6.06.07 4:42 pm BCC Host profile reply report delete In my case the acupuncture did work......I started my tamoxifen in june 04.....and started acupuncture last year...def., worth a try. Glad your enjoying being back at work karen ... View more