Hi Does anyone have experience of changing areola colour? In the last few weeks I have two patches of lighter skin on one areola and one patch on the other. It’s strange. One of the lighter patches on the left one may feel “thickened” however I’m not...
Good morning all, just to ask I am going in for my surgery this Thursday and I think I have thought of everything to take with me ( through the valuable support forum) . I am having a Mammoplastomy procedure(Theraputic) and I wondered what you all recommended...
I am unsure whether to have a breast reconstruction after my mastectomy. I am 62 years old and have been advised by the plastic surgeon that If I opt for reconstruction I can have a 2 stage implant. The first stage being a temporary implant then approx...
Long story very very short: I had breast cancer four years ago (2 years after my younger sister - she's fine) and I still struggle to even *look* at the scars. My main issue is with my mental health which was never good to start with (diagnosed with...
I was telling my son and my X husband this morning...because I was in a very GIDDY - SILLY mood... That I feel SO RELIEVED that I have been diagnosed with Cancer. I'm 58 years old...always a heavy smoker and drinker....always had the thought that...
Feel like a bit of a whiner here when everyone has their own battles to fight, but I just wondered if anyone could offer any advice. After my first Docetaxil (following my initial 3 EC treatments), I felt horrendous with just about every side effect mentioned...
Hi, in your personal experience which are the best pain killers for post op. Thank you in advance
Hi all i am 2 Ec down and one more to go followed by 3 xT. I’m finding the catheters are causing increasing stress. Took a few attempts to find a vein on the last one and it was so painful I felt sick. I know my onc wasn’t keen on offering anything else...
Appointment today to discuss treatment ,,the benefits of chemo (are there any? and side effects and the chances of cancer returning , without ,,,any one else ,who has had surgery decide against chemo ,,and what made you decide ? Thank you
The most comforting thing I have learned here on the site is that I AM NOT ALONE. I am 58, diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma....have not had any follow up vists (will this Thursday). What I learned here so far which is both discouraging (because...
