Hi all, I haven’t been here for a while. I pretty much finished treatment at the end of 2021 having had a mastectomy - after that lymph node removal 7 out of 14 positive then chemo followed by radiotherapy. I suffered horrendous pain in my coccyx low...
Random one I know...hope its OK to post. I am due to start chemo (oncologist has requested middle of next week but said it may be beginning of the week after) and will be having sessions every 21 days to start for 2/3 courses followed by weekly and...
I’m feeling very low. I had a double mastectomy two days ago at the Royal Marsden and came home yesterday. I know it’s early days but I’d really appreciate any advice. I bought a big special mastectomy pillow which is useless! I keep crying. How long...
Hi On Tuesday 28th July I had lumpectomies on both breasts to remove cancerous lumps with the removal of 3 lymph nodes on the left side. Still waiting for the results from the right boob The left boob unfortunately has no clear margin and...
Erm Hi. I have been looking through all the chats and have gained a lot of information and advise from everything I have read. So thank you. However I can’t find anyone with the issue I have. I am/was a GG cup before having lumpectomies on both breasts...
Hi all Has anyone got any experiences with wearing a swimsuit with prosethis, I have had a bilateral masectomy and will be getting fitted with prosthesis can you wear swimsuits and how realistic do they look , I guess what I’m asking can you tell or...
Hello just started my treatment
Hi all me again! I feel like I’m always moaning in here!! the skin around my scar where I had radiotherapy is red raw and starting to peel, it’s soo painful any suggestions welcome ive, tried, E45, aloe Vera, aveeno, cold compress, purilon gel ...
Hi everyone hope you are all keeping well and enjoying yourselves. I feel a little bit of a whoos when I should be positive. After my treatment I was put on Tamoxifen which to be honest has been hard to tolerate but I would do anything to give me the...
I am waiting for a date for my lumpectomy. Do I need to wear a particular bra after the operation? Plus I know every recovery is different for each person. But are there similar dos and don't for most people? Carol Xxx
