Hi everyone, has anyone had fluid on their knees when taking letrazole? I’ve been on it for 15 months and get joint pains but this fluid on knees is a new side effect that has increased gradually over the last month? I’ve tried resting, didn’t make any...
I've just got my first oncology appointment through (30th September) to discuss my radiotherapy treatment. By the time I go it will be 1 day short of 9 weeks since my lumpectomy and auxillary node clearance. Is this time frame about right? or does it...
Hi, I am new to the forum, as stayed off google and websites whilst I was going through the main part of diagnosis to stay calm. I am 37 and have high grade DCIS in the left breast - 88mm so I knew from the start it would be a mastectomy. My surgeon will...
Hi I recently had a repeat mri on an invasive carcinoma breast stage 2. Shrinkage is only 5mm. Has anyone had better shrinkage on letrozole - over a year on it. I have been advised mastectomy due to breast size but struggling with this as a primary...
I have mastectomy, reconstruction DIEP surgery upcoming and looking to gain advice for products used ? What will aid recovery? Things you wish you knew prior to surgery. Thanks in advance.
I finished chemo end of June last year and radiotherapy beginning of November last year for breast cancer. My eyebrows have grown back a bit but still only have a few eyelashes grown back. Is this normal? What can I do to encourage more regrowth?
Hi, I’m a 61yr old with mixed low grade DCIS and grade 1 invasive breast cancer. Due to the extent of involvement in my breast it’s recommended that I have a mastectomy. I’m lost in all the information regarding reconstruction or living flat. Tomorrow...
Hi there, I just got a call from the booking desk and given my surgery date of 6th July. I was diagnosed on the 14th of May (and this is after going to my GP with a suspected lump in March!). I'm starting to worry about the wait. I thought surgery would...
I have mastectomy and reconstruction surgery July (Scotland) I need help with choosing the correct bras for after surgery my leaflet suggests bras but it's vague and when i look them up they dont match wording exactly. I want to get the correct ones....
Hi, there doesn't seem to be many LUG flap ladies around, so I am reaching out for tips, advice and experiences with regards to your surgery. I have just had a skin-saving mastectomy and am now planning my next move. I am concerned this will damage my...
