Hi has anyone had DIEP reconstruction at same time as mastectomy and breast reduction on other breast at same time, if so how did you manage. Thanks
I will have a Lumpectomy and would like to ask peoples experience in their recovery and how long before you returned to work.
I’ve just received an NHS message inviting me for a spring covid booster. I’m concerned about having a covid booster while on Amebaciclib. Has anyone received boosters while on it. Also has anyone received advice from oncology about this? Don’t know wether...
Hi all Can I check if any of your hospitals have re-started the above since lockdown. My hospital has not and doesn't seem to be doing much about it. My softy is still doing its job but is rapidly running out of steam (and suffering after I keep putting...
Hi there . Can I ask what people found worked best for them during radiotherapy treatment , cream wise , on the chest area
I am waiting for results of a biopsy on a swollen left mastectomy site. I had a full mastectomy in 2004 and reconstruction. After a severe rupture I had the left implant removed but opted to leave the skin flap from LDF rather than have the implant replaced...
I've got another post on the go but to try to reach more advice. Any one got any tips for post op care following DIEP. Was anyone given any advice or guidelines or booklets on what to do, what to expect? I'm trying to research but feel I have been under...
Hello, I'm starting EC chemo in two weeks for three cycles and then TPH for three or four cycles. I know everyone responds differently but I wondered what experiences others have had in terms of the worst days after chemo, I'm just trying to plan ahead...
Hi all, I am now on day 5 of my post op surgery. Feeling good and positive about it all, but have found little information about post op care and what to expect from the recovery. Looking for any advice small or large which will help me in the road to...
Evening all Just finished my 3rd EC today - my health board only offer 3 cycles it appears- totally tolerated my Chemo very eell. I had mild nausea and bit of upset tummy and general feeling of being off - so good response to EC Chemo. At oncology...
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