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Breast Cancer Care have a very informative and helpful page on the signs and symptoms of Breast Cancer.  I found a lump in my right breast whilst breast feeding and knew it was unusual... however not every one finds a lump. Breast Cancer can appear in many forms, so you should be aware of any signs that could help you detect something that needs to be checked out early.  Breast Cancer Care offer a free helpline number: 0808 800 6000 See the page on www.breastcancercare.org.uk https://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/information-support/have-i-got-breast-cancer/signs-symptoms-breast-cancer

Bold Beanies cancer headwear are a staple of your chemo wardrobe in order to keep your head at a comfortable even temperature. Made to fit snugly on the head, they are so comfortable you should be able to forget you are wearing it. Layer one under a scarf to stop it slipping and make sure your head is covered should the scarf come loose and fall off. Wear one of these thin soft breathable beanies under any type of other hat (wooly, knitted, fleece) to provide a natural barrier for a sensitive scalp.  Everyone will be offered a wig (on the NHS...

Ticking Off Breast Cancer... wish I'd had this site when I was going through my breast cancer. Such a gentle, informative and nice website to help you through your breast cancer treatments, chemotherapy and radiotherapy and address you questions and concerns as they arise. Useful information for all stages of your cancer diagnosis from survivors and those that care.  See more at wwwtickingoffbreastcancer.com: http://www.tickingoffbreastcancer.com/ "Being diagnosed with breast cancer is terrifying, scary, horrible, pants, awful…. You may not know which way to turn, and you may be scared to look online for fear of what you may read. I have...

Hair loss is one of the most well known side effects of cancer treatment. Cancer drugs can cause: mild thinning of your hair partial hair loss, or loss of patches of hair complete hair loss (alopecia) Generally, chemotherapy is the type of cancer drug treatment most likely to cause hair loss. Complete hair loss is very unlikely with any other type of treatment. But some other cancer drugs can cause hair thinning. We can't tell beforehand who will be affected or how badly. Hair loss also depends on factors such as: the type of drug or combination of drugs you are...

Embarrassment makes women avoid smear tests, charity says "Young women are avoiding getting smear tests because they are embarrassed by the look and smell of their pubic areas, a survey suggests. The charity Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust surveyed 2,017 British women. A third said embarrassment caused them to delay getting a smear test, which can prevent 75% of cervical cancers. The charity said cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women under 35 yet almost two-thirds of those surveyed weren't aware they're most at risk. A total of 220,000 British women are diagnosed with cervical abnormalities each year." See the informative...