Adhesions pain post mastectomy

First holiday since cancer diagnosis

2024-11-21T08:50:36Z

Last week I went on a Mediterranean cruise . The dates coincided with a year ago when I had my mastectomy. I wanted to replace a bad memory for November with a good one. I succeeded to a fair extent. I enjoyed cruise life, delicious food, visit...(read more)

Zumba

2024-10-21T13:55:35Z

On Friday I started a Zumba class. I had been hesitant because of the adhesions pain but I loved it and tried to follow the dance routines as best I could. The music was very motivating: Dire Straits, some Latino, Back Street Boys to name a few. The ...(read more)

Losing my religion

2024-10-20T15:15:42Z

I have always thought Christian values provide good guidance on how to live. Who can argue with being kind, honest and generous with your time and money? As part of being a good Christian I've done a lot of voluntary work. I really like helping o...(read more)

Realising who your real friends are during cancer

2024-10-14T06:53:40Z

I have been disappointed by the "close" friends who have not been close to me during my recent health troubles. I have 4 schoolfriends I'm still in contact with, I'm 52 now and met them at first year secondary, so 41 years ago. I mo...(read more)

Treatments this week, 7-12 October 2024

2024-10-12T12:36:03Z

Has been a busy week treatment wise. On Monday I had weekly blood tests have been having for past month since started Abemaciclib. White bllod cells are lower than last week, as are platelets. Had physiotheraphy on Monday evening for adhesions proble...(read more)

Adhesions pain post mastectomy, getting worse 11 months after surgery

2024-10-10T11:32:56Z

I had a mastectomy in November 2023. It was grade 2 invasive lobular hormone positive breast cancer. Also had lymph node clearance in my armpit, 4/17 were positive. Felt absolutely fine after the operation. Was discharged after 2 nights and came home...(read more)