I am having a unilateral mastectomy with no nipple sparing. I want direct to implant rather than expander but worried cosmetic outcome not as good and also of necrosis. Any advice please xx
I have an appointment for an MRI with contrast on both breasts in a couple of weeks followed by an appointment with a consultant to discuss the MRI results and would be grateful to hear of what I should discuss at my appointment with the consultant please...
I am nearly 4 weeks post mastectomy with reconstruction. Waiting for sentinel node and oncotype results to get next plan. I work as a midwife in the NHS and my line manager is incredibly supportive. I wanted to go back to work soon but I am just sooooo...
I'm 20 and I noticed pain, reddness and swelling in my breast and I went to my GP who has said he felt a lump and has referred me to the breast clinic. Initially I just thought infection but since seeing the GP and researching what it could be I'm concerned...
Hi I am due to have a unilateral mastectomy with reconstruction. I am losing my nipple. How good is the nipple reconstruction and tattooing in terms of matching to other breast x
Did you know that Boots and Macmillan have a partnership and have specialists trained to advise on living with cancer and provide support to cancer patients, carers, family and friends. Boots Macmillan Beauty Advisors are trained to give free, face...
Hello there. I was diagnosed with breast cancer 11 weeks ago. I had a lumpectomy and lymph node biopsy on 17th August. I am now waiting for results. Waiting is awful and I sometimes feel alone because I’m trying to carry on as usual but there are times...
hello,my wifes just had a mastectomy,and is looking for a silicone protheses,looking for advice please,we were looking at the one you pump up expensive but they did look good and comfy to wear,has anybody bought one and are they worth the money also does...
Hi All I had my mastectomy back in November last year. It was hormonal, so after me deciding to have the breast off, fortunatly I didnt have to have any Chemo or Radio theraphy. I was given Tamoxifen at first try, but that gave me really bad sweats...
Hi. New on here so sorry if this is in the wrong place. I'm just about to have 2nd chemo. Have cut my long hair to a short style now, which I was pleasantly surprised I liked! However my hair and head are sore/tender now and my hair is coming out...
