Hi, I had my histology results today and they were not all as I had hoped :( Question 1: They have cleared 3 margins but 1 side was only clear by 1mm and they want 2mm so I have been rebooked for a re-excision. Has anyone else experienced this? Did...
Hi all I have my 6 month follow up appointment tomorrow following and lumpectomy and radiotherapy can anyone tell me what these follow ups consist of Thanks Jo
Hi everyone I finished chemo on the 21st July and practically list all of my hair except for a few wispy bits of hair , just wondering how long it takes for hair to start growing back , and if there is anything I can do to encourage hair growth, and is...
Hi had my surgery 5 weeks ago today thought I was doing ok until last night and today the pain under my arm is awful is this normal thanks
Hi, After suffering back ache and shoulder pain for some considerable time, I decided to have a breast reduction, I had the op end of September, the surgeon sent the tissue for testing, and a few weeks ago during an appointment to have the dressings changed...
My heart felt awful on EC chemo LVEF done before that and after the 4 cycles revealed a reduction of 10% I’ve since had 2 more cycles of other chemo and my 3rd Phesgo tomorrow I will be getting another echo soon because I since started Phesgo...
It’s the big day tomorrow! Having a lumpectomy and the surgeon said no driving for 7-10 days afterwards, presumably because it’s sore? I was just wondering how long people waited before getting back behind the wheel?
I was on tamoxifen for 3 yrs changed to lectrozole coupe mo tbs ago. I experienced horrific nightmares first week or two. Now waking lot in the night, trigger finger, burst blood vessels in fingers 4 occasions, painful knees, painful neck etc. I think...
Hello, I'm torturing myself with worry and panic, and I wondered if anyone had experienced anything similar and could talk me down from my fears. I had a mastectomy on my left side 4 weeks ago today. I was diagnosed with intermediate DCIS in September...
Hi all I was told I have breast cancer on Friday, and I’ve been completely floored and overwhelmed by it. I need to have a course of chemo before a lumpectomy (so long as it’s shrunk enough), along with radiotherapy and injections to stop my hormones...
