Anyone been in lots of pain following this procedure? I had it done a couple of weeks ago and was fine but needed it repeating as the nodes were missed with the needle so today she took 5 samples and wow the after pain is something else.
Hi all, I know there is a separate group for this but I think I've just got myself confused looking at it. So, I just wondered if anyone had any recommendations for travel insurance companies after having breast cancer? We want to book a holiday to America...
Just want to ask have anyone had mri and ct scans done before biopsy results.. I've had biopsy done Monday and told they will.be back 11th March...but this weekend I'm having imagins done .. thought scans would be done after biopsy results x
Hi everyone, Just thought I'd ask here if anyone else has had trouble getting transport help too and from hospital for treatment . I asked my drs surgery and it seems I don't meet the criteria... Was told to get bus, cab or ask a friend which is a...
Hi I had mastectomy 2 year ago and did buy bras with pocket for prosthesis which are not cheap and do use them After my first bout of breast cancer 14 year ago when I had skin sparing masectomy I bought lots of pretty underwear, probably to help me...
Is there anyone that has had the same ? Thanks
Hello, I am 78 and was diagnosed with breast cancer in July last year and had a single mastectomy in November. I am still finding it very difficult to get my head around it all …. Now and again I have tried wearing a bra and popping in a softie (and...
Hi has anyone had radiotherapy fibrosis? I've recently been diagnosed with lymphodema in my arm and now have to wear a sleeve , but the sore pain,where I had lymph node clearance I've been told is radiotherapy fibrosis. My gp has put me on amitriptyline...
Hello, I had my surgery done 2 days ago to have a lumpectomy in one breast. Before going to theater I had a wire inserted where my cancer was, this was agony ,more than any of the endless tests I have got done. I was told I would not feel anything but...
I have already had breast cancer twice and just had another biopsy of a new lump. The results were negative which had me jumping for joy after fearing the worst. However, this euphoric relief only lasted about a day and now I am back to brooding and feeling...
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