Omg guys, I have just been to have my dressing removed, two weeks after surgery, I didn't realize how scared I was until I was sat there naked and the consultant was pulling at the dressing. Ever thing went so fast I've spent the last hour crying and...
Hi All. was diagnosed with BC 2020 and had left mastectomy and tamoxifen as treatment, I didn’t have chemo or radiotherapy as at the time they felt it wouldn’t be beneficial. Last week I had auxiliary node clearance after having issues with arm pit...
I usually do my nails at home. Sns or just gel. Can I carry on doing this as this way. I know all the equipment is sterile. I am having EC every 2wks for 6wks. Carol Xx
Hello my lovlies Has anybody considered or gone back on HRT after hormone positive cancer (low stage/no lymph nodes) If so what was your reason? I am seriously considering it as my mental health is becoming dangerous, toxic and a big concern for...
Hi, did anyone here stop tamoxifen? I talked to my consultant and my risk of reoccurrence is pretty low in the effected breast so taking it isn’t really making much difference but he said I have a higher risk of getting it in the unaffected breast so...
I was diagnosed June last year. I finished chemo in December, I had surgery in January and Radiotherapy in Feb this year. Ive handled the whole thing quite well, just got on with it. Now my husband keeps telling me Im depressed and need to sort myself...
I had breast lumptectomy surgery 3 weeks ago and still have pain in my breast near nipple and under my arm. My under part of upper arm is also very sensitive and sore to touch. The stitching has opened slightly on my breast so this may be attributing...
Really cheesed off for first time really since diagnosis and its about the stupidest of things. Been very matter of fact and just do this with everything else. Had my lumpectomy and lymph node biopsy 13 days ago and have developed some cording. But whats...
Hello, I am due to have my first mammogram after having a lumpectomy last July. I am taking tamoxifen for 5 years. Just wondering if I get the results that day or do you have to wait for the results to come through the post?
Hi All.. First ️, hugs, strength and kick ass to you all.. Be grateful for any advice please!! Had lumpectomy 4th June my boob still feels like a boil, hurts when I walk just so sore. Did have a massive amount of bruising so wondering if that’s the cause...
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