Hello everyone, Some may remember me as I was a right state. Diagnosed with her2 in October 2019 , 3 tumours and lymph nodes Involved. Anyway, 5 years later, just been signed off yearly mammograms. It's been tough at times but for those who are really...
Hi. I just wondered when people died their hair for the first time following the end of cold capping/chemo?
Has anyone here had experience with implant-based reconstruction? I'm scheduled to have a mastectomy at the end of this month and am considering immediate reconstruction using implants. I live in Scotland and I'm unsure if expanders are typically...
Hi all, I had a right side mastectomy and reconstruction at the end of January. I have been having weekly chemotherapy of paclitaxel plus 3 weekly herceptin. I woke up a week ago and my implant has moved and the reconstructed breast is a funny shape...
Hi everyone! I've only just decided to bite the bullet and start a discussion on here. I don't find it easy to open up to people b7t I'm scared and confused. I have the wire guided lumpectomy to my right breast on the 13th June and was wondering if...
Hi all, ran through my chemo schedule today having EC 6 sessions, My nurse said that on day five after my first chemo and subsequent ones I suppose I will have to inject myself for five days with a white blood count booster, how has this gone for...
Thought I'd just pop in to check on people. How is everyone doing/feeling/etc? I've had my 1st chemo last Thursday. Monday pm started a slight sore'ish throat. Tuesday am, woke feeling like I'd been chewing a mouthful of nuts with a side of cheese grater...
I had surgery yesterday. I forgot to ask how long I should wear the socks. Any advice? Thank you. X
I've been taking Anastrozole for nearly five years and now have a swollen right arm and painful right elbow. My surgery was on the left side so don't think it's lymphedema. Wondered if anyone else had experienced swelling?
Ok, this is a long and sensitive one and involves body image and sex. I’m almost 2 years since diagnosis. Was a couple of years menopausal when I was diagnosed ER+ HER- with 7/17 lymph nodes but after mastectomy and ANC and immediate reconstruction...
