Hello, had a mastectomy with implant nearly 3 weeks ago and 2 lymph nodes removed. Have been in a fair amount of pain. Now I have a pink/red area on my breast. Very uncomfortable. I have been put on antibiotics in case it is an infection. Really worried...
Hello all, I had chemo and radiotherapy 2 years ago, I’ve now joined the gym and been told by a friend that I shouldn’t be useing the sauna as I’ve had radiotherapy, does anyone know if it’s ok to use 2 years after radiotherapy
Has anybody tried Boost mastectomy breast forms have looked them up but would like to hear from someone who has used them before I decide to order as there are no local fitters near me. Many thanks Skylark
Hi, After 2yrs of intense breast cancer chemo, masectomy & radiotherapy, now bone cancer treatment for next 3yrs, finding it difficult to adjust to a normal life. Is anyone that can relate to this?
Hi everyone. I’m almost 2 years post treatment and have finally put all treatment away. My hair is longer than it was before. I had all 3 treatments. Anyone after hospital distance suddenly had emotional issues to deal with. I think it’s when o got rid...
Hi I'm 3 and a half years after treatment and recently had a cervical mri for chronic ongoing pain. They diagnosed me with arthritis but also found a cyst in my esophagus and enlarged lympnode has any one else found out they have an esophageal cyst...
new to all of this. diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2024. had chemo Docetaxyl and Phesgo before surgery that hit me like a brick! i have had every side effect you can think of. had my surgery (chemo shrunk it from 45mm to 3mm) found out last week...
Good morning All, I went to the Dr a couple of weeks ago as I have been getting discomfort under arms, down sides and stinging pains in right breast and collar. I assumed it was due to the menopause as I have other menopause symptoms. The Dr booked...
I had a lumpectomy in September, followed by 15 sessions of radiotherapy in November. I have also been put on Letrozole. I was aware I may get fatigue, but it's now March and I am still suffering. If I go out on a Monday, I can write Tuesday off, sometimes...
hi, I finished 5 days intensive radiotherapy (whole breast) on 12th Feb. The last 4 or 5 days I have been experiencing increasing pain / burning sensation in my armpit (too painful to touch) and now moving down and across into chest where it also feels...
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