Hi guys. I've recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. It's been caught early and will require a lumpectomy. So hopefully the treatment will have a successful outcome. I have told my family and close friends. I'm quite an introverted person but my...
Hi everyone I have dipped in and out of here since my diagnosis in early March and found it helpful and then sometimes information overload so stepped back from the site for a bit. But now I feel ready to ask some questions since finishing radiotherapy...
Sorry this is a very long post. Anyone have any experience of Radiation induced brachilplexy. Im 7byears out from imitial diagnosis. I have had issues for last few years with lots of chest pain and tightness altered sensation and lots of aching to my...
Hello, I’m new to the forum. I’m 41 and got diagnosed with breast cancer last week. It was a total shock and still really hasn’t sunk in. My doctor said straight away I would need a mastectomy on one breast as I have 4 tumours and it was better to take...
Hey everyone..I had a double mastectomy with reconstruction and sentinel node removal on 21st May.. I have 4 drains in which are due to come out tomorrow..the pain from surgery wasn't too bad to begin with but the last couple of days under my arms is...
Hi, my hair is now straight wavy 3 months after chemo and I am guessing how to maintain it. I have looked online but there are so many different results I’m not sure which one to use. can anyone with straight wavy hair give me advice on how to manage...
As the title says, my follow up appointment to see the surgeon after my mastectomy which was 8th May has been brought forward to 6th June. Original appointment was 17th June. I've been feeling very positive,recovery going well apart from the restricted...
My (20) Mum (57) had her biopsy results today and was diagnosed with Grade 3 ductal carcinoma with high grade DCIS. (ER and HER2 positive). More information given next week. Been doing my research today but am a little confused - is ductal carcinoma breast...
Hello, I finished radiotherapy at the beginning of March but my breast and ribs and scar are so tender. I dodnt expect it would still feel like that. There is no swelling or redness but hurts if the area is touched. I wondered if this was something that...
Hi, I’m struggling with my stomach on this, it’s now been 5 weeks since starting it. If I have the dosage reduced can anyone report if this has settled their stomach problems. thanks
