I had a Wide Excision Lumpectomy and Sentinel Node Biopsy just over eight weeks ago to my right breast. I finished a five day Radio Therapy last Tuesday. My right breast is now so much smaller than my left. Before the operation I was a size DD cup and...
Hi, I've been having an upset tummy, My boyfriend noticed that I've had this before, he said when would you normally be due on, I'm hormone therapy at the moment. I've kept my period trackers just because I've not gotten round to get rid if them...
I have my oncology appointment Monday to discuss having zometa every 6 months. I have just finished radiotherapy and I've been taking letrozole for 2 months. Can someone tell me why do you need to have zometa? Is this to prevent the bone cancer? ...
I know i should ask breast nurse but waiting a day or so first. I have my op next month and went off hrt recently due to bc. I have ER+. Last week when my consultant called re latest results we discussed going on a med post op as i still get occasional...
Hi I am due to start chemo in the next 2 - 3 weeks I am scared of trying the cold cap both cooling and manual as I don’t think I could stand the coldness or the tightness is anyone can give me tips on how to make a decision I would be grateful how tight...
Hi all I'm new here but have been going through treatment (surgery, tamoxifen, radiotherapy) since the start of the year. I am a week post-radiotherapy and my nipple is soooo itchy. I've tried gentle moisturisers, aloe vera gel and nipple cream recommended...
Hi all, So I've completed 4 months of chemo, just recently had mastectomy with immediate reconstruction and got pathology results back last week of good clear margins and no node involvement which is good news. Seen oncologist today (which wasn't my...
1st chemo last Thursday, was a bit apprehensive and scarred not knowing what to expect but all went well got the AC , so far so good by the special grace of God and support and tips from here it’s been, okay, but a bit constipated, been given the anti...
Hi all, I have had chemo and lumpectomy to remove my breast cancer and have been given the all clear. However I was due to start radiotherapy twice but they have put it off due to technical issues. My question is has anybody refused radiotherapy treatment...
Hi all. I had 2 lumps that were removed in Feb, one was grade 2, the other grade 3 plus 1 in 6 lymph nodes involved. Margins were not clear so had to go back in. They found more cancer (grade 2) and another dodgy lumph node (so makes 2 in 7). Had 3rd...
