Soo 20 days since Mastectomy and reconstruction for DCIS Extensive spread.. been doing really well until last night, I discovered a unpleasant smell coming from my boob and boob itself was getting more painful. I rang NHS who got a dr to ring me back...
Had PICC inserted yesterday ready for chemo. Woke up this morning with blood dripping down my arm and sheets soiled. turned up at hospital unannounced 1000hrs (as I had heart ultrasound at 1045 anyway.) Vascular people said line issue, so they removed...
Just had my picc line fitted, It went well now just the anxiety & maintenance of it. Bloods done to. Just rest & recuperating tonight,
Hi Does anyone know the difference between an appointment with a Medical Oncologist or a Clinical Oncologist Love and hugs xx
Is anybody out there working for the Civil Service? At the moment I'm working Hybrid, 2 days in the office and 3 at home. But I'm taking Letrozole and I'm having huge problems with fatigue, muscle and joint pains. I'm really worried I will have to work...
I was diagnosed with breast cancer aged 46 (I sm now 47), in June last year. Left breast 15mm IDC II, ER 7 PR 8 HER 2 Negative, 1/14 lymph nodes involved. I have since had a lumpectomy, axillary node clearance, 8 chemo sessions (4 x EC and 4 x Docetaxel...
Hi. I’ve had a tiny (14mm) tumour removed by lumpectomy. No spread to lymph nodes. 12 weeks of chemo, one week or radiotherapy. I was having herceptin every 3rd week with my chemo. I’ve had 6 rounds I think. Certainly no more While having radiotherapy...
Good afternoon everyone, I am due further surgery soon, mastectomy and reconstruction. Yesterday I decided it was time to tackle my bra collection, I can’t see any of them being suitable post op. We have a local bra recycling collection point, they...
Hello, I just wondered what the recovery time was for this procedure, I have mine on the 5th of May, also any tips for recovery and keeping the wound heathy. Thank you
Hey , who is best person to speak to about recurrence of UTI, second one in space of a month ! ? It's ridiculous, i don't want to keep taking antibiotics all the time expecially as can't take probiotics, obviously at moment I will have to take antibiotics...
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