Hello I went for my pre op today as my mastectomy is next week. This time next week, it should be done . When I took my blouse and bra off for the ECG, I was horrified. My breast resembled a blue orange! The lump is now apparent to my naked eye, probably...
Hi. I had a lumpectomy on 7th March (++- IDC, 22mm, clear margins and no lymph node involvement). I was expecting an onco appointment pretty soon afterwards but have now found out it's not until 20th May. They now have the Prosigna results but I don...
Has anyone had breast changes show up in a CT scan several years later ? Had breast cancer in 2014. Last year I had uterine cancer. Finished treatment and had my first follow up CT scan for that....while everything related to my pelvis and abdomen were...
I am considering having a reconstruction using tissue from my back . Does anyone have experience of this type of reconstruction, results recovery time etc xx
Hi I am going to be having 5 days of radiotherapy later this month and wanted to know a bit more about what to expect. In particular I’d like to know how long it takes people to feel better again afterwards. thank you in advance for any experience...
Not sure where to post this but has anyone had burning skin nerve sensation, acoss collarbone, up front of neck and down left arm. Hav "e been on multiple occasions to the doctors, had lung X ray and full spine MRI, both of which had no findings. ...
Hi. I have recently had surgery and the doctors are recommending chemotherapy and radiotherapy. What chemotherapy drugs have you had and what side effects did you have? I am due to see the oncologist but wanted some advice as to how people have found...
Hi, Today I was diagnosed with ER+. I've been put on Letrozole and have to go for a mammogram with 'dye' next. Following that, surgery then radiotherapy. I'm feeling very positive just now, things are moving quickly (I think)
How long is everyone waiting for radiotherapy? I live in Leicestershire and have been waiting now since my lumpectomy in November and I'm still nowhere near getting radiotherapy. Apparently the waiting list is horrendous and I've been told that the whole...
Hi everyone I hope you are all doing ok. I had mastectomy last year followed by chemo and radiotherapy which I finished a few weeks ago. On Letrozole for ten years and Zometa for three years. Anyone else worry over symptoms? I sometimes feel tired...
