Hello, this is a very minor issue compared to most of the discussions on this site. I’m having a single mastectomy without reconstruction this week. I know movement on the affected side will be restricted after and there are the exercises to do but have...
How can lymph node removal be so much more annoying and now itchy than having stitches in your nipple!!! I heard it was worse that the lumpectomy incision. Hope it doesn’t last too long into life. Urghh. What are your experiences?
Hey everyone! I have my 3rd treatment of EC. Majority of hair thinned out now. i don’t think I can face another cold cap.. has anyone done the same thing and stopped? Did all hair fall out after? advice pls. thank you
Ive had breast cancer. 16 rounds of chemo and surgery (lumpectomy and axillary clearance) 3 and a half weeks ago. saw my surgeon Thursday to get the good news that there’s no evidence of cancer but he wants me to have an ultrasound as there were only...
Had breast cancer last year and have first annual check in 2 weeks and I’m getting anxious. Do they mammogram and scan. I had mammogram after diagnosis and it never showed anything so not confident unless I also get scan.
Hi everyone I had stage 1 breast cancer grade 3 in 2021.i had chemo and radiotherapy and I am taking letrazole for 10 years. I went for a chest xray a couple of weeks ago were 3 nodules shown up which then I had to go for a CT scan I get my results...
anyone know how long you are recommended to wear compression socks after a lumpectomy???
I had my lumpectomy and senital node biopsy 10 days ago. The dressings were changed 3 days ago and the nurse thought things were healing well. i had been told about the blue dye and that I might sweat, cry and wee blue - but … yesterday my nipple started...
I am scheduled to have a mastectomy on 29th November and am looking for general information about what others have found helpful with the practical parts of dealing with this such as is it worth buying post surgery bras, if so what do you recommend? ...
Hi everyone. after treatment, did anyone have mouth ulcers, gum disease or tooth loss? my teeth, lower front (I suspect it was due to the amount of vomiting that occurred) have become wobbly, I fear they will need removing. has anyone experienced...
