Hi I’m two weeks post 5day course radiotherapy for grade 1 invasive DC had lumpectomy and lymph node removed all back clear. Last couple days experiencing very tender ribs below breast as if I’ve been kicked in them which of course I haven’t and around...
I have stage 3 breast cancer which had 7 out of 14 nodes positive with cancer. After my surgery my surgeon told me that the chemo didn't do a great job with shrinking the cancer and it'll be a 50 50 chance whether it will spread or not. Since this time...
Hello I have my operation on the 5th of May, I just wondered if you all gave up having a glass of wine because of your diagnosis?
Hi, I had my expandable implant fitted at the same time as my mastectomy 17 days ago. I’ve currently got a lot of stinging pain around the valve and where my lymph nodes were removed. Everything looks fine but I can feel the implant moving about inside...
Does anyone have any experience of sweating because of this
Hi, I completed 6 rounds on EC August 2021. I was very upset when my Onco score suggested Chemo. I cold capped for all sessions. It definitely helped save my hair. It was very thin by the end but regrowth had already started after the 4th session...
Hi All, I am having a full mastectomy of my left breast and removal of lymph nodes tomorrow. Up until today I have been quite matter of fact about it all, I suppose because it wasn't imminent. However, today with the op looming I'm starting to feel very...
Hi all, was feeling ok about my diagnosis ( well as ok as you can be) my daughter is a GP and my Nephew a consultant and they have both looked at my results grade 1 and grade 11 small tumours in my left breast. I have my operation on the 5th of May, I...
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Hi all, I’m on day 5 after my first round of fortnightly Paclitaxel (after 4 rounds of EC) Not had any nausea with it but since yesterday have been feeling quite achy - have others had this? And how long did the aches last? They gave me cocodamol in my...
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