Mastectomy after diagnosis (new to the group)

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Hi, my journey started with a routine mammogram in March 2025. Recalled April, biopsies and diagnosis May. 1st op July, 2nd Sept, 3rd Oct being total left side mastectomy. I was well supported by family, friends and breast care team. Although now I feel a bit hung out to dry as I can’t get some answers about facial and body creams. I’m hormone receptor positive, DCIS non-invasive. (Which I know is really good news). No chemo or radiotherapy. Letrozole for 5 years.

I went to Boots thinking I would find answers there, they don’t have a MacMillan rep anymore. Neither the pharmacy or beauty counter could help. 

Does anyone know which creams I could use please? I can’t have extra estrogen as I’m producing too much.

sorry for the long post, appreciate you taking the time to read

Busymum39

  • Hi and welcome to the forum. I've had some very good advice from the Macmillan chatline and they can refer you to one of their experts. You can call them, 8am to 8pm daily on 0800 808 0000. Best wishes 

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