Dear veterans of BC and in general BC congregation. Yes, it is official, I am a veteran, What tones and tones of bad luck I have had! As most of you, this is not what I was hoping for. Well my new diagnosis, although I haven’t got all the results...
I had a mastectomy last Friday and I have noticed a slight sloshing noise from near my wound. I have read about seroma and have been told that it is pretty common but is the sloshing noise usual and how long have others had it for ? TIA JJ
Hi all, I was diagnosed on the 31st of October with stage 1 breast cancer. Luckily my tumor is very small and confined. How long did you have to wait before having a lumpectomy? And then how long until you started radiotherapy? I honestly just want...
I had a smx 5 weeks and an axiĺlary clearance 2 weeks ago. Significant nerve pain after mastectomy and have been prescribed gabapentin which has helped. Over the whole area where the breast was is incredibly sensitive and also quite numb can’t bear...
Hi it’s been 17 months since I had a mastectomy. I was informed medically that I was not suitable for diep - using tissue for reconstruction from my tummy - I think. Post surgery told by the surgeon I could go for Deip! frustrated as how come on the...
Hello all, I'm 38 and a mum of 3, the smallest of whom is 5 weeks old. I start adjuvant chemotherapy on Monday and absolutely terrified. I had my picc line put in on Tuesday which is not particularly vomfortable and so conscious of it when picking up...
Hi, I am new to this forum and would like to understand how quickly people recover from the after affect of shoulder and arm pains. I’ve been taking physio which has helped a bit but not enough to become more mobile and pain is still there. It tends to...
I am due to start 16 weeks chemo (every two weeks). I have been offered the cold cap but I don’t know anyone who’s ever had it. Is it painful to have? The onc. said it adds an extra 2 hours before and 2 hours after treatment. If you’ve had the cold cap...
Hi All, Just wanted to say what a great community of brave women. The posts I have read have been really helpful in experiences of various reconstructions, mastectomies and ongoing treatment so thanks to everyone and onwards we go...
Hi, I am soon due to recieve results from surgery, I had previously been told I would recieve Radiotherapy but also hormone therapy. I have been reading many reports medical and first hand from patients , the various side effects, I have Fybromyalgia...
