Hi I’m new on the forum, and I had surgery to remove a lump on 21st Feb. I was diagnosed with grade 2 Ductal cancer HER 2 negative. Unfortunately my wound has opened due to access fluid and made its way through my wound and ended up opening part of the...
Hi - I am new here. Had BC - Invasive DCIS ER+ - in left side 3 years ago with lumpectomy and radiation therapy. Just had my 3 year mammo and had letter saying there are change son right side and need a biopsy. That's it no explanation what changes...
evening all, new here, this is all new to me! Had all my tests, got my diagnosis, was told needed more tests, now waiting for those results and then they will decide treatment plan. Haven’t told extended family or friends yet. Not sure what to say. Think...
Does anyone ever get days where they want to shut themselves off from the world and see abd talk to no one? I am having such a bad day..I can't stop crying and I can't bear the thought of seeing anyone of talking to them, even on the phone. I've tried...
Hi I was diagnosed with st 3 breast cancer on 28th Feb, I’ve since had an mri where they found another lump in the same breast. So today I’ve been offered either a lumpectomy with a reconstruction implant or a mastectomy, I’ve got to decide by tomorrow...
I'm into the Royal Marsden for surgery tomorrow, scared stiff but want to get it over and done with. small lump. caught early, i have had the magseed pro inserted. A bit sore mainly I'm worried about what to expect tomorrow?
Hello Diagnosed 7th Feb, operation is 30th to remove cancer and 4 lympth nodes. No idea on further treatment, terrified of what's to come but staying positive. Haven't been told that much and feel the NHS is very slow but I'm guessing that's the...
Hello everyone, I noticed a dimple in the side of my breast New Year’s Eve 22 booked a appointment with my doctor asap. Since then I’ve had various tests etc & on 15/2/23 I had a simple mastectomy. They removed a 10cm mass which I’ve been told is borderline...
Hi all so sorry to be a pain but is anyone who has had a lumpectomy having trouble wearing any bra ??
I was told yesterday that my surgeon will not use drains after my mastectomy as he thinks the body gets rid of the fluids naturally. Has anyone else had it without drains? I'm now worrying it will build up. Just under 2 weeks to go, I'm starting to get...
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