I'm not new on here but sometimes fin it a bit difficult to navigate I had mastectomy on Thursday and just feel so down. District nurse won't come out to empty drain .... told m to get a taxi! I just feel they have no empathy or compassion sometimes...
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What side effects did people have after radiotherapy?
Hi did anyone experience a slightly tight chest after EC? And I do mean slight otherwise I’d be on the phone to the emergency line. I feel pretty ok otherwise so just wanted some reassurance I guess that it’s not anything to be overly concerned about...
Has anyone got any suggestions about which bra's are the most comfortable after lumpectomy and radiotherapy?
Hello, I'm post surgery (single mastectomy no reconstruction) and have completed chemo and radio. I exercised a fair bit pre diagnosis but didn't manage much beyond walking during chemo. I want to start running again. Can anyone recommend a sports bra...
Hi, odd time to join but I have just finished my radiotherapy yesterday, sore and pink boob, glad it is finished. Though my emotional self is battered as well
Hello everyone. I found my lump in June last year. Was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. Had a lumpectomy, 6 months of chemo and then 10 rounds of radiotherapy that ended in February. Recently found another lump but was found to be scar tissue...
Hi, had my results from WLE and all good no cancer in lymph node or surrounding tissue. I have an insurance policy which i can claim on so i got a copy of the letter from the doctor for results. I was told it was ER positive but on the letter it reads...
Hi everyone I’ve just joined the group, I was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier in the year, I’ve had a lumpectomy and have had 3 weeks of radiotherapy, ive been put on letrozole for 5 years. I’m suffering with burns and blistering under the breast...
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