Hi Just had my final (fingers crossed) bit of surgery - it was only liposuction on my diep reconstruction so not too major - big surgery was 3 1/2 years ago i know I have to wait a few months for it all to settle down but have been thinking for a...
Hi all, As anyone experienced an infection after surgery where they had lymph nodes removed or biopsy on sentinel nodes?? I have had a very sore, uncomfortable under arm area since surgery 17 days ago. My doctor has prescribed antibiotics, which I...
Hi all I’m sure this has been discussed before but I was wondering if anyone has done any recent research regarding the percentage likelihood of permanent hair loss - specifically from EC and/or Paxilatel chemo? I’ve started using a cold cap but thinking...
Can the lymph node biopsy be done prior to mastectomy & reconstruction or is it always done at the same time? Thank you, Kx
Hi all. I had a right mastectomy August and just finished my chemo with Radiotherapy due in January. I shaved my hair after my 2nd cycle as it was falling out but it seemed to be playing me for a fool as it then stopped it was better to do it though as...
Hi - a sleepless night and seeking out folks who’ve had this happen! I was diagnosed aged 45, 7 years ago, have annual mammograms as high risk family history too (Grandmother Mother Sister) In the summer, at my mammogram, I felt a tiny lump, which was...
What do you see when you look at me? I used to be young, full of vanity I’d sunbathe topless and show my wares Very conscious of admiring stares Now I’m older with one boob left I blame cancer for the theft I hated the treatment but I got through...
I’ve been given tamoxifen to start but so far remain in the box . I know I need to start taking them but I’m really scared of all the side effects. Risk of blood clots , stroke . Vision problems . Joint pain , debilitating tiredness , hair loss , vaginal...
Hi All, i thought it was about time i reached out to this community, rather than trying to cope with it all on my own! I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in July and i'm actually having my last round of chemo next week but i have an...
Hello all, I am now to take Arimidex 4 days after my first Herceptin injection after my 6 rounds of Chemotherapy has come to an end. I have read the side effects, pretty grim! Are they really as bad?
