Hello I am due to have some lymph nodes removed next week and now the operation nerves are kicking in. I haven't had a general anaesthetic since I was a teenager but that was a bit of an adventure then. It's all becoming a bit too real now .
Hi all, I have recently had my lumpectomy and 1 or 2 lymph nodes removed. I should be having chemo and radiotherapy in the next few weeks. I wondered if anyone else going through the same treatment process has changed their diet? Or if anyone knows...
Hi everyone , hope you’re all as well as possible I just wondered how you are all getting on with Abemaciclib ? So far I’ve been very start stop with it since beginning at the end of Feb , first because of cellulitis which lasted 7 weeks and then a...
Hi, I was wondering if anyone who has had an implant reconstruction after mastectomy has had any issues following chemotherapy. My implant had settled really well with no pain but I had my first round of chemo 2 weeks ago and now it's uncomfortable in...
I had chemo, mastectomy and finally radiotherapy which finished 8 months ago. not complaining but does anyone have any pain/discomfort from their node clearance still? Just curious, totally grateful for the treatment received and would rather have a...
I had a lumpectomy on 3rd August and today received my results. Unfortunately I do not have clear margins so require a second operation. At first I felt gutted I just wanted this to be over with. However after several cups of tea, I am now looking on...
Hi All New to the group. I'm five days after lumpectomy on left breast. Feeling ok but. Going to consultant on Friday to get results of the lumpectomy and removal of 2 lymph nodes. Feeling a bit anxious and out of controlnto be honest. have lots of...
Hi all, I have stage 2 invasive ductal oestrogen receptor positive in my right breast, finding it really hard to sleep due to discomfort/pain any suggestions?? Plus having a lumpectomy in a couple of weeks, which is the better sports bra for after...
I really thought I could handle having breast cancer and have been so positive since my diagnosis...last few days I've been crying non stop, and just feel so lonely. Is this normal? I hate feeling t s way as I'm normally quite strong
Hi i am on tamoxifen , have been since May 2021. I had 2 periods in the first year but not had one for 558 days until today and now I am panicking!! Has this happened to anyone else? It doesn’t help that it’s the weekend and I don’t know who to get...
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