Hi, just a bit of advice please if anyone can help. I’ve had my breast cancer surgery and the results from my breast surgeon. I am awaiting an appointment with the oncologist, referral was sent on the 23rd January. I know I will need radiotherapy, around...
Hello, me again. I had surgery on 11th Jan for DCIS. Two days ago, I was told the margins were not clear and also that the 5mm DCIS was actually 24mm. I thought I was doing well with my recovery, and now I need to go through it all over again ! I stayed...
Hi , I’ve received my first adjuvant chemo treatment on Friday EC cycle , I have to say wasn’t as terrifying as I was expecting ! I was anxious days before and along with steroid and anti sickness tabs I ok , headachy and bit nauseous but manageable I...
Hi. I now have a date for my surgery (9th February) and have decided to have therapeutic mammaplasty then radiotherapy rather than mastectomy and reconstruction. I'm struggling to find a bra for post surgery. I know it needs to be non wired and supportive...
Hi, I was diagnosed with what they thought was dcis in December 22. I had 3 biopsies done and was told there were also invasive cells. A week ago I had a WLE with lymph node removal. I ended up also needing a drain put in. On my discharge letter it says...
Hi, I was put on Letrazole after diagnosis back in 2021. On one of my fairly recent oncology appointments I happed to mention that I felt stiffness (I had been sitting enjoying lunch with a friend). On standing I struggled to “get going”. My oncologist...
I was diagnosed with stage 2 BC in September. I had a lumpectomy where the surgeon removed 2 lumps of cancer - and some lymph nodes. Thankfully lymph nodes clear. When I returned I was told I had further DCIs and would need more surgery, I was also told...
I was diagnosed in March 21 with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy in the April. I subsequently went on to develop a seroma on the right side which was drained numerous time before having surgery in August last year where it was washed...
Hi everyone, I started chemo for TNBC in December but can't see a group for then so may I join this one? So far it's going OK overall and I'm finding a routine. More good days than bad, I sometimes have to remind myself. I am on weekly paclotaxyl...
Hi, today it's all hit home to me, the reality of this cancer. I really need some advice to help me with my fears and anxiety. I'm due to have surgery on Monday. It will be a mastectomy with reconstruction and sentinel node biopsy. This will be...
