Hello,diagnosed on my 77th birthday in August with B.C.Mastectomy on 14th Oct.Told my result Triple Negative Grade 3.No lymph involment.by nurse before I see surgeon on Monday.Looking as though chemo is the only option.Not great is it?
Hi I'm asking if anyone else has had this issue? I have only had one cycle of treatment for breast cancer and the skin on my face has appeared to have dropped. I have creases/wrinkles around my mouth that wasn't there two weeks ago! It's as though I've...
I had my check up today, nearly 2 weeks post mastectomy. Breast nurse said I have a small seroma that may need draining if gets bigger. Does anyone know if there is anything I could do myself to try and improve it?
I posted about my 2 cm lump a couple of weeks ago. I’ve had my mammogram, US and biopsy today and have been told I will have an appointment with the surgeon a week today. The lump measured 11-14mm, so I guess that’s good? Does that mean it’s likely...
I’ve just been recently diagnosed and honestly I don’t what I feel with the news. As we don’t have any history in the family. I am trying to stay positive.
I had successful treatment for DCIS Grade 2 in Jan 2016 and waa about to be signed off when I had my last mammogram (of 5) done 3 weeks ago. Following a call back and subsequent further tests, I was diagnosed 2 days ago with Invasive Lobular Cancer in...
Hi ladies. Can anyone describe what a seroma looks and feels like? I had my lumpectomy on October 8th. At my follow up appointment with my surgeon, he said I had some fluid build up and swelling, that should disperse. My breast is still quite sore...
I have been waiting 3 weeks and just been told nothing available for another 2 weeks. Having come through breast cancer nearly 10 years ago I know very well the importance of early diagnosis. Should I go privately?
I’m going in for surgery next week
Good evening everyone. Long story short, we have a friend staying with us who lives abroad for much of the year but also works here for the rest of the time. She is entitled to NHS treatment and has had a fantastic service from the NHS. She has been staying...
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