Hi, I had a double mastectomy with immediate implant reconstruction just under 4 weeks ago. My left implant had really deep rippling since the day I got my dressings off and my right has now started to show rippling too since I was ok’d to start massage...
To all the listeners on this forum,to all the newbies,to all the caring people who reply to the concerned questions putting people at ease and telling them they are not alone,to the many who are awake all night worrying, because we have all been there...
Hi everyone.Not been on for a while,been navigating my thoughts &, feelings,so in August my first year mammogram clear,elated,but since completing radiotherapy in February my right arm (operated side) has gradually become extremely painful in neck & muscle...
I am 4 months post surgery and doing really well despite setbacks with healing incisions and dehiscence along the way. I've only just been allowed to take of my abdo band and wear a bra. I went back to work and by the end of the day I hurt. Uncomfortable...
Hello there. Has anyone had to make the hard decision to abandon their chemotherapy due to too many serious complications ?. I’m feeling so anxious now as I am at risk of relapse due to lymph node involvement which is why I was recommended chemotherapy...
I had my first EC chemo on Thursday and opted to try the cold cap. I felt a fear of it had been drummed into me a bit with regard being able to tolerate it but I was honestly fine. I know we are all different but I’m glad I tried it. It goes cold almost...
I started my chemo journey yesterday and was able to try the cold cap and was able to tolerate it at this stage. if you have used this, I know it is actually on 50/50 it will work and you can still lose masses of hair. I’m imagining that I will be sleeping...
Hi all, I’m new and have grade 2 her-, e/p + breast cancer. I’m currently recovering from a lumpectomy 10 days ago and was doing great until 7 days when developed a stabbing pain in my back side under the shoulder blade. After a call to my breast cancer...
I am petrified I have just received a recall letter following routine mammogram . I just don’t know how to cope!!!!!!
Hello all, Im hoping by getting this down here itll leave my system a bit so please dont feel you have to reply this is literally more for me than anything else. I am so fed up of hearing "youre so strong, youre so brave, youve got this, youre a fighter...
