Hi I’ve had lumpectomy & Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy on Thursday. I’m really worried it’s spreading. They initially said it grade 2 early stages. I’ve had MRI WHICH CONE BACK as not spread. But why do the SLN biopsy? please need reassurance x
Hello! I am experiencing ongoing pain following lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy 11 days ago. I am feeling this in my armpit and then running down my arm to my elbow, and sometimes as far as my wrist. i have read about something called ‘cording...
Hi All, Looking into wearing nail varnish during chemo, (Fec-t treatment) but seem to be getting conflicting advice about whether to wear light or dark colours. Anyone point me in the right direction please. Many Thanks x
hi just wondered if anyone has had cellulitis in their breast. I finished radiation in August and started just with a red mark and bit of swelling in November. went to see consultant and was told it was radiation odema well it has got worse and worse...
hi everyone, I need help. I started taking Accord (Letrozole) five months ago and was very scared of the side effects reported, but was lucky to only (hu.only) have painful hands, brain fog, emotional reactions to even minor problems, etc all of which...
Hi all, thanks for reading! I’m in a bit of a pickle to be honest. Earlier this week I noticed a reasonably large (about an inch total) dent in the under side of my right breast. I had the drs today who could see it instantly and...
Hi there, I have been on Letrozole after lumpectomy and 3 weeks radiotherapy some 3 and half years ago. Have had 3 clear mammograms so far. My hair thinning sees to be getting worse and I still have 18 months before I'm off it if all goes well and I...
I haven't been final staged yet but started off Grade 2 invasive lobular cancer in left breast which after further scans/biopsies is also in my right breast. Evidence of metastases in left breast so I'm having double mastectomy on 20th Feb. Have chosen...
Hi I had a lumpectomy and SNB on 14 December and tonight I've noticed that my breast "feels different" to the way it did before. I've always regularly checked my breasts for lumps and I know it's not long since my surgery, and there's probably going...
Hi everyone Any suggestions for treatment options for this. My hands aren't too bad but me feet!!!! Feels like I'm walking on lego bricks. Has anyone had any good results from acupuncture?
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