I've think I've finally come to terms with having breast cancer, and have made the decision to have mastectomy without reconstruction. I am still scared though, has anyone got any advice on how to cope with the first few weeks after surgery? Anything...
I have had my 4th acupuncture session for menopausal symptoms and it is going well. For this later session, I had a big reaction for the first 24 hours of multiple hot flushes day and night and then after that, they have reduced significantly and I even...
Hi. Just woundered if there were any men experiencing breast cancer out There?
I have decided to NOT to have the cold cap after all. Instead I have decided prior to my first chemo, to get a number 2 (not bald but some remaining hair) and ask family and friends to donate to Breast Cancer research on my behalf..saves all that faffing...
Good evening all, following my mastectomy on my left side and some lymph node removal and breast reduction for asymmetry on my Right side, I have received further results this week from op and have been advised one of the lymph nodes were cancerous so...
Good Morning, so yesterday I had my biopsy results... No surprise I have invasive ductal carcinoma grade 2 and there is cancer in a nodule under my armpit. Mri booked for Thursday and seeing consultant again on 31st March. Likely to be chemo first and...
just wanted to know if there is anyone who as gone through treatment for triple negative breast cancer
Hi can anyone post a link to where I can get a non medical answer to my path results, in TPM format? recent diagnosis of Grade 3 I can not find an answer via google or the MacM website btw ..... Have spent 3 hours trawling .... Tia X
I have been on Antrozole since my surgery and radiation for the last 5 years. In this time I have felt tired most of the time, 9.00pm and bed for me ! Or dropping off in the chair! I am 75 years old. My review comes up in April 2022 for my Antrozole...
I am due to have a mastectomy next week, and have been given the option of a DIEP bipedicle flap reconstruction. I ride horses for my sport and hobby and it is an important part of my life. I have been advised by the plastic surgeon that my stomach...
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