I’ve had a bit of a lump just above my right collar bone for about 3 weeks. Not sore, a bit squishy with a hard centre. Saw my doctor on Tuesday who organised an ultrasound on Wednesday. Sonographer told to make an appointment next day with GP to organise...
Hi all, I’m after advise as no professionals know what’s happening. I had a mastectomy and reconstructive last September which healed well and I went back to work. Then end of march my reconstructed breast became very painful and swollen and I was signed...
Hi all I'm seriously thinking of starting to cut out alcohol - maybe completely - post-treatment, having read a few articles on the subject of possible link between breast cancer and alcohol consumption. I'm not a massive drinker, but I do love a good...
Hi just wondering would the cost of having a wig trimmed/cut be about the same cost Asan haircut? Trying to find someone to trim my wig, purchased online thanks
Hi everyone I am being treated for a triple positive but I don't qualify for the NHS BRCA testing. My breast surgeon suggested getting it done privately so just wondered if anyone here had done the tests privately and where from? Thank you in adv...
Hi all, Please could anyone tell me if they have used the adapt air breast forms and if so are they as good and compfy as they look? I've seen them on amoena website. They costly but would happily pay if they good. www.amoena.com/.../ Stay well...
Hi, I had my lumpectomy and lymph nodes removal yesterday and have been signed of work for a period of up to three weeks. I teach primary and have a complex class this year. While I’m keen to get back to work I am also anxious about this as I’m expecting...
Hi all, Sorry to keep asking so may questions atm. You are all amazing people and being so helpful to me, I can't thank you enough I was just wanting to know if anyone has decided to have a double mastectomy even though it's only one side affected...
Just over 7 years ago l had a mastectomy, and have been on Letrozole ever since.This site was my lifeline as the family didn’t cope well, especially my husband. Today l did my monthly self exam and found an area of tenderness and a feeling that something...
My surgery - mastectomy with immediate DIEP reconstruction - is booked in for a couple of weeks time. I have never had major surgery before so this is somewhat terrifying - but once it’s done it’s done. Has anyone had this recently who can advise...
