I might be telling you all about something that is widely known, but I saw an interesting article on my newsfeed. It's a company in Cornwall that have developed a super comfortable prosthesis https://wewearboost.com/
I’m really struggling with my bra strap resting on my drain around the ribs, it pinches constantly and is really uncomfortable - I’ve had to be without a bra for a few days due to an open wound on my expander port but now the prison bra has to go back...
So in  5 days time I have the operation to remove the tumour - randomly known as Ian. Why in the last few days have I become incredibly tired and emotional ?? Did anyone else feel the same?
Hi, I’m wide awake and feeling numb. I should be having a lumpectomy and lymph node removal later today but I’ve tested positive for covid. honestly have no idea what to think or do about what happens next
Has anyone taken part in the atnec trial? Where only effected lymph nodes are removed to minimize surgery? I cant find anything online anywhere were real people have spoken about success or failure I dont want to agree to something and give myself a higher...
Finished my chemo nearly 8 weeks ago and finger nails have finally stopped being sore, still look like they are bleeding under the nail, one nail on one hand and the thumb nail one on the other hand became infected, swelled up, bright red and so painful...
I have just come out of my 5yr remission and am sorting travel insurance. Question - when was last treatment? Does this mean surgery/radiotheraoy or when I stopped taking anastrazole? Don't want to risk giving wrong answer.
Hi all, Five and a half years down the line I’m still here and discharged from cancer care. Due to a variety of reasons, not least that the hospital lost me and then COVID, I had a delayed LD Flap reconstruction in November last year. Is there anyone...
Hi, I am about to have a mastectomy of my right breast without reconstruction (30th November 22). I am a keen runner and love wild water swimming. I have followed one thread regarding running after surgery, which seems possible a few weeks after if there...
I'm in a mess today. I couldn't get up this morning. It's been such a struggle. I've had the all clear, but thanks to this stupid swollen gland in my neck my brain won't accept it. I'm feeling awful. Everything feels unreal. No matter how much reassurance...
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