So, before chemo i got a pixie cut and now my husband just buzzed off my hair....except now it is patchy and i'd rather have it all gone, but using a razor seems dangerous, is there anything else i can do?
Hi everyone, I wonder if any of you have ever in a similar situation! Was diagnosed with DCSI Invasive end of May 2023. Have had 3 surgeries and the 3rd being mastectomy in August. All been good and I’m feeling fine. I had tried for a job before the...
Hi everyone had My Mastectomy a week ago my drain came out yesterday I am desperate for a bath any advice please
Hello, i got diagnosed with grade 2 invasive lobular breast cancer a few months ago, since then i have had a lumpectomy with lymh node removal, my results then get sent for an onco type test which has now come back saying that radiotherapy is the best...
Hi, Today I had a titanium marker placed. I want to fly to Ireland to see family and wonder if this is likely to set off the security machine and if I should get a letter to explain? I didn't think to ask when it was being placed. Thank you,
So had my muga today.another hurdle done.hope all is OK with result,just need to start chemo now.hope everyone is ok big hugs.x
Is it ok to be here? I’ve had my first tests and waiting results but I’ve been told highly likely and I’ve already met my surgeon and Macmillan support nurse so I’m feeling like results are just to confirm what they already know. Are there any other...
I have noticed that the way Mastectomy/node drains are dealt with is all different. Reading on here, some have to go to the hospital to have drains checked and emptied, I expected the same for me when I have my mastectomy on Monday. However I will have...
Hello Ladies, and Gents. I got my recall letter yesterday. I had a routine mammogram a couple of weeks ago. I'm 50 next month. Did have a mammogram a couple of years ago which turned out to be nothing. Totally shocked about the recall. Played on my...
Hello you people.. I have had a diagnosis of HER2+ invasive ductal carcinoma, with some affected lymph nodes. 6 cycles of chemo followed by mastectomy, lymph removal and radiotherapy. I am waiting for chemo to start and don’t know where to turn with new...
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