Hello, I am hoping that someone can tell me the best things to take into hospital for a lumpectomy. I have been told that I will only be in for the day but not to bring in too many things and for a family member or partner to bring them after the surgery...
Hello, I’ve had pain in the left side of my left breast for a long time. I’ve ignored it as thought it was hormonal. Periods all over the place due to peri menopause. (I’m 50) I then developed a swelling in my left armpit. I’m not sure if I can feel...
Hi, I’m looking at a the two types of reconstruction: silicone & back muscle. For after a mastectomy. Has anyone any experience? It’s my right boob.
Hi all looking for advice if any one could help please.i have had two sets of biosopy a mammogram one then a vae and they still can't tell so got to have an op now on the area of calfications and get clear margins I think he said and another marker put...
Hi, so tearful and scared as I write this I am 38, have one beautiful daughter -16, and didn’t breast feed and am not on any contraception. So for weeks I’ve been experiencing random pains in my right breast. I had a breast specialist a month ago...
I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer 2 weeks ago. I'm waiting for HER-2 and CT scan results for a treatment plan to be put together. Appointment next week. First CT scan showed small tumour on adrenal gland so having a second to look at that more...
Got phone call tonight from breast clinic got appt for Monday for my results from my second lot of biopsy it was the breast nurse who called me last time it was just a receptionist feeling very anxious . Told would probably take up to 3 to 4 weeks only...
Hello i was diagnosed with stage 2 BC in April, 2 weeks ago I had DIEP surgery and lymph node removal. I’m healing well and waiting for the treatment plan for chemo and radiotherapy. TBH I’m still in shock as I’ve always been very fit and athletic,...
Hi everyone, Today I've had my cancer diagnosis confirmed following a triple assesment on 10 June. Its been a shock! I have a Grade 2 invasive ductal cancer and am booked in for a lumpectomy & sentinal node removal on 28 June - I feel very fortunate...
Hi, After finding a lump end may gp appt, clinic, ladt week yes def grade 3 invasive ductal, still no results re oestrogen, progesterone or her2.... Hopefully back for wed appt, just touching base as feeling very overwhelmed and utterly unprepared for...
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