I really dont know where to begin. I was diagnosed after a routine mammogram in August 2022. Following biopsies the initial lumpectomy went out of the window as a further tumour was located in the same breast. More investigations for spread, sentinel...
Hi I have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. I found the lump just before New Year. It’s only a small lump, like a tiny pea. I’ve had my lymph nodes checked from a scan and no abnormalities found so that’s a good sign. I have my operation this...
Hi, Does anyone know what you can do or take to ease the intense itching after breast surgery? I have a 2nd surgery next week and would like to be more prepared this time. It was horrendous first time worse than the pain, but no-one would give me any...
Hi I am nearly due my 2nd year screening since right mastectomy anx left lumpectomy. Over the last month or two I have felt a strange feeling around my collarbone and up my neck. I cannot really feel anything but the feeling is like inside is swollen...
Hello, I am new here. Firstly i would like to send big hugs and well wishes to all you brave warriors. Since December I have been living in what can only be described as hell. I received a recall following routine mammogram. A biopsy, an MRI and a...
Morning everyone, I hope you’re all doing okay I have finished chemo and am having issues with my left eye which when I am tired feels like it is drooping and is very watery. It feels like there is something in my eye but there is not! I have just been...
After having a positive breast biopsy result my consultant still wasn't happy so, I had further biopsies taken which came back clear. My consultant then said I'd need a lymph node dissection and open breast biopsy which I had done 6th Oct (16 days ago...
Hi .. I have now been offered post op, radiotherapy for 15 days. Also another 5 cycles of immunotherapy at 6 week intervals. Plus 3 years taking Bisphosphonates for 3 years. Has anyone else had this, if so ... Did you get any side effects? Many...
Hello all. Feeling a bit low. In week 8 now after mastectomy and reconstruction and my breast tissue wounds have been quite big and I’m now in week 3 of carrying around a wound vac machine which irrespective of where the wound is I can’t bear carrying...
Hi everyone I gave invasive ductal cancer and am taking 6 months of Letrozole before surgery. My hair seems to be thinning due to the medication. Has anyone had experience of this or know of anything I can use to help please. Thanks
