Hi everyone i had left side mastectomy and sentinel lymph nodes removed 6 days ago. I was out of hospital the same day and I’m recovering well. No significant pain, Just discomfort which can be well managed with ibuprofen and paracetamol. I’m lucky...
Hello , hope you’re all well. i had a biopsy on 25th November and was told id hear back within 7-10 days. On the 8th day I received a text and an email confirming my next appointment for 6th January , exactly 6 weeks since my biopsy. Is it normal to...
Dear All, I am pencilled in to have a double mastectomy on 20th December and had my bone scan on Friday of last week and my body scan yesterday. I have been told it depends on the results if they will go ahead with surgery. But when I asked how long the...
Hi I have my treatment plan and it is to start with EC Chemotherapy. I have been given leaflets to read about it. I will have to say I am feeling really anxious specially about PICC Line. has anyone here has had this treatment with or without Picc line...
Hi I have 1 more chemo session left glad to say and will then have a mastectomy left side. Surgeon has advised a Diep flap and a breast reduction to my healthy boob. I know this be a long operation I have never stayed a night in hospital so a bit concerned...
Hi, I've had 3 out of 15 sessions of radiotherapy and have already developed an irritating rash between my boobs. I have been using E45 lotion, but seems to get redder after applying. Has anyone got any recommendations on the best thing to use and are...
Hi everyone, I’m reaching out to see if anyone has experienced similar symptoms that either were a sign of metastatic disease or turned out not to be mets . I’m trying to make sense of some recent developments and would deeply appreciate any insights...
I had bi lateral lumpectomy’s and sentinel node surgery nearly 3 weeks ago. Great news it hasn’t spread. However in my left breast they need to remove more tissue from above and below previous site. Have been offered mastectomy as surgeon said I could...
Dear all, I noticed on another thread that someone mentioned they are waiting for results from their mastectomy. Are more tests done on tumours from the mastectomy as I just thought once they did the biopsies they had all the information on what type...
Hi all! I am due to start 4 rounds of EC and then 4 of Paclitaxal this week. Does anyone have any tips to manage side effects etc? I am also going to try the cold cap even though I had originally ruled it out. Would appreciate some tips from anyone...
