Ive had 3 failed lumpectomies and then had to have a single mastectomy 9 weeks ago. No reconstruction. Took six weeks for results . No further treatments . BCN flippantly said “just take tamoxifen for 5 years”. I admit I shot her a look. advised not...
Hi All, I am over 2 years since diagnosis. I went through chemotherapy, lumpectomy and radiotherapy as my main treatment and as I'm mid-40s I was put into a medical menopause with zoladex during chemo and then started exemestane around the same time as...
Following BC diagnosis 6 weeks ago, I had a mastectomy yesterday with an implant reconstruction. Lymph nodes were tested and all clear of any cancer, the relief is overwhelming. I cannot stop crying, it's the first real reflective time I have had. Breast...
Hi everyone, I had a mastectomy and PAP flap reconstruction in April followed by 15 sessions of radiotherapy and I'm now on Zoladex and Letrozole. Last week I found a lump in my reconstructed breast. It seemed to appear in just a day! I have an appointment...
I finished my BC treatment 2 months ago followed by a mastectomy, I can’t say that I’m in a hurry to have reconstruct but I would love to have others perspective on this. Have you had it and what is your thoughts?
Early start tomorrow for lumpectomy operation. It’s been 5 weeks from mammogram to Op. A definite whirlwind. Wish me luck xxxx
Does anyone know if Abmeciclib is a trial test on people or is it safe
Had my mastectomy on Thursday and have been given a 14 day pico dressing. Anyone got any experience of these? Does it hurt when it gets taken off?
Sorry if I sound daft but I had a mammogram last week . I had quite a bit of surgury on left boob anyway it’s a year since radiotherapy ended. I’m still on treatment but I wanted to ask if anyone had a mammogram where … sounds comical but what looked...
Hi Everyone I have cancer in the right breast. My armpit lymph nodes were negative.I have had 2 operations and both margins came back as positive. I have been offered 3rd margin removal to see if its negative or just have mastecomy. I would like...
