hi had lumpectomy and lymph nodes removed due to start 5 weeks radiotherapy in 3 weeks time
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hi had lumpectomy and lymph nodes removed due to start 5 weeks radiotherapy in 3 weeks time
Hello blue cat,
Thanks for getting in touch with us and welcome to the online community. I’m Linda, one of the nurses from our support line.
I see you have joined the breast cancer forum, and I hope you are finding this helpful.
It can be very scary when you have been told you have cancer. You may be experiencing different emotions and worries which can be hard to cope with.
Understanding more about your current needs can help us give you the best guidance and relevant information. Please get back in touch if you have any questions.
In the meantime, you may find our information on breast cancer and radiotherapy useful.
I hope this helps.
Take care and best wishes,
Linda J. (Cancer Information Nurse Specialist)
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