Hi gang Well I got through diagnosis, surgery, chemo and just finished radiotherapy all one after the other with no time to think. Felt very much on the conveyor belt and now feel a little abandoned. Have another 11 3-weekly phesgo injections by a homecare...
I had Her2- ER+ PR+ lobular in left breast and am on Anastrozole. Breast Care Nurse has suggested I take evening primrose oil for pain in right breast. So I’ve been reading and the gist seems to be it may help, but ensure to take as pure a product...
Could the forum give me some advice when I can go for short walk.op was on Tuesday I don't have drain I have been doing my exercises & resting in between.i feel steady on my feet & only slight discomfort in wound but nothing that requires pain relief...
Hi. I'm new to the forum so not sure where to post. Ive also posted this on another thread so apologies for that. As usual I'm lying wide awake !!!! I've had 3 cycles of kadcycla after having chemo, op and radiotherapy for breast cancer. It came as a...
I had lumpectomy last week and looking for what to expect post op please
Hello everyone That’s me a year post surgery and radiotherapy and mammogram is clear hurrah. I was stage 2 and group 2 ER positive breast cancer. However a couple of months ago my upper back was sore and I saw the Gp. (to be honest it’s a lot better...
Hi all, Had my first EC yesterday, feeling ok so far so took myself off to Tesco - should I be wearing a mask? I want to take my 2 year old to playgroup tomorrow - is this wise? I honestly don't know whether I should be avoiding these places or...
Can any of the men give me any advice on how to try and reduce it or deal with it . I had one breast removed and lymph nodes but now a month later im still getting a build up of fluid under the skin around the scar. I've had it drained twice so far...
Hi just wondering if there’s anyone out there that has been in my situation. I had a lumpectomy and a few lymph nodes removed almost two weeks ago. I have had pain in my arm from inner elbow up to armpit and some days i can’t straighten my arm fully...
I have my breast op tomorrow & although this sounds silly are you able to use shower gel in the morning before I go.i have been told not to use deodorant or creams but shower gel not mentioned thanks.x Well my op is done & I must say what a great job...
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