Following a lumpectomy, how much time do normally take off work? Obviously, I don’t know if I’ll require any more treatment.
so having my second treatment "the red devil" first one was horrendous sick for 5 days and no sleep, had tablets changed 5 times, had been told to start sickness tablets the next day, but I should have taken them when I got home. Should I start taking...
Hi I am due to have a unilateral mastectomy with the two stage expander implant. I have been offered the CPX saline or Becker implant. I have tried to research them and it is very confusing. Anybody have any experience of either type of implant please...
Hi I have post surgery bras and chemo hats. All in great condition. Took them to Oncology yesterday they’re not interested. Any ideas what I can do with them?
So im having a single mastectomy with immediate reconstruction using an implant my question is what are you’re must haves that you needed for after surgery ? … things that maybe you didn’t think of at the time but then thought I could of used ! I’ve saw...
I am having my 1st appointment with oncologist on Thursday for radiotherapy. Do they tell you a date and are you allowed to change it. I really don't want to start radiotherapy till after 23rd December as going on family holiday on 10th and I don't want...
Hello all, I have just had my second round of chemo and lost all my hair, which I am ok with. I have a lovely wig but, having worn it twice, I feel anxious that it will move and look a bit ridiculous. I have heard of the bamboo caps for going under...
Hi everyone I actually think my oncologist is really good, but unfortunately I only usually get to see or speak to the registrars who keep making mistakes and are rather useless. example: they forgot to book my MRI and ultrasound. Like totally forgot...
I can’t get a grip on my emotions tonight. Still need to wait on Friday for biopsy results after the consultant told me I have cancer from what he can see in my scans. I feel like a bit of a fraud as who knows what the results will come back with & I...
I've spent far too long trying to find a definitive answer, and am more confused now than when I started... I had a lumpectomy in February with a sentinel node biopsy. Do I need to have my blood pressure taken on the unaffected side? Answers on the net...
