Are you doing any anti-lymphoedema exercises post-surgery? I f not then perhaps you should be, as apparently problems can emerge months and years after surgery. I will post a link to an article at the end. My wife is now 5 months post lumpectomy which...
I had two rumours in left boob, which were removed six weeks ago, along with a few sentinel nodes, which were clear. Margins were not clear, so I had a re excision on Tuesday. I was expecting it to be much less uncomfortable than the original, it’s safe...
I have 2 Herceptin injections to go (chemo ended in Feb, radiotherapy in March). I'm also taking Anastrozole. I'm 53. I had covid in April and since about May I've had extreme breathlessness and a cough. Investigated for long covid - I am asthmatic...
Hi I am a newbie here and have tried to search for my specific issue but cannot find it. I had a lumpectomy and 4 lymph nodes removed of which one was positive for cancer with 9mm. I am three quarters of my way through chemo and am also receiving...
Hello all, Does anyone know where I can buy R2 lotion for post-radiotherapy burns? I've tried practically everywhere online with no luck. I'd be very grateful if anyone could point me in the right direction.
Hi I had a mastectomy and immediate diep flap reconstruction 4 weeks ago, no node involvement. Oncologist wants me to have radiotherapy, has anybody had radiotherapy following reconstruction? My worry is that it will distort my new breast which I am very...
I’m due to have a mastectomy and reconstruction in the next few weeks so I’m trying to plan ahead (keeping my mind busy…) I have heart shaped cushions and drain bags so far, any other recommendations? Also what’s the advice on showering etc? Thanks x
Hi, I’m having my left side mastectomy and expander implant on Friday and although I’m terribly nervous about the operation I’m finding I’m now more worried about getting enough rest afterwards (I’m not a great sleeper anyway) I’m moving into another...
Hi there, I'm currently coming towards the end of my EC treatment and will be due to start paclitaxel in about 4 weeks. I'm just interested to know how people who have been through the 12 weeks found it. Currently my treatment day is Friday which wipes...
Good evening Im heading into 4 cycles of Paclitaxel starting tomorrow and just wondered if anyone had an problem/side effects with it? I’ve already completed 4 cycles of EC anything you think I should know would be gratefully appreciated thanks...
