Hi I had surgery 5 days ago My scar is hurting , twitching ? And tight is this normal Xx
My first mammogram showed up something and I was asked to go to have another mammogram, biopsy and ultrasound. The wait for the results although not long was a worrying time. When I got them I was told I had invasive ductal carcinoma grade 3 my world...
Hi, Just wanted to ask how long people waiting after surgery till they started radiotherapy or even got their first appointment with oncologist. I'm 5 weeks post surgery, was told they didn't get clear margins but I would get radiotherapy and boost...
Evening all following a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy 2 weeks ago, after an horrendous 2 week wait i went back for the results today. I had built myself up for the worst case scenario and boom there it was today. Im upset angry and overwhelmed....
Were you on Filgrastim or similar when on weekly Paclitaxel or 3-weekly Abraxane? if so, when and how often? Filgrastim is the leg injections for neutrophils (white blood cells) Thanks x
Hello Please could someone please answer a question for me. In 2019 I had part of my left breast removed and reconstructed also I had 12 nyphnodes removed and had chemo and radiotherapy Is it right I cannot have any injections in my left arm and...
Hi all, I'm 6 month post surgery and still getting aches and pains, but in last few days quite prominent, especially around where lymphnodes were removed (4 removed), all my shoulder, neck and shoulder blades are sore (muscular), going down my arm too...
Two weeks ago I was diagnosed with DCIS. 26mm in right breast. I am now awaiting a lumpectomy on 3rd of November which will be followed by radiotherapy if they get clear margins. I am very overweight, diabetic and have high blood pressure and I'm petrified...
Hi, I'm hoping this site will be helpful just by getting it down, committed and out of my head. Recently I have been diagnosed with invasive grade 2 multi focal breast cancer. I found a lump 3 months ago, it felt like a 50piece under my skin. I was...
Evening all i have recently (2 weeks tomorrow) had a lumpectomy and node biopsy. I wanted to check i was sent home with normal painkillers (at my choice) which i have been taking until Monday. Im still in some pain under my armpit and my actual breast...
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