Hi all So, I was diagnosed with breast Cancer for the second time. This time it's in both breasts. I've just had an operation to remove the lumps and some lymph nodes and while still in theatre it was discovered that there were cancerous cells in 1...
Anyone out there experiencing breast cancer twice in 10 years and doubting the treatment offered??
Hi all, I’ve just finished 3x EC and next week I start the next lot of 3 but will be Docetaxal and Herceptin, I’m seeing consultant on the day too to see if it will be Phesgo injection rather than IV. Tbh I’m absolutely shitting it the actual procedure...
Hi , I have lymphedema in my right arm post mastectomy, lymph node clearance, chemotherapy and radiotherapy last year. I’ve been told wearing a support sleeve over my arm and hand is “ long term” and really don’t like the thought of it being permanent...
Hi there I’m due to start chemo Saturday and plan to try cold cap, just wondered if you wet/ condition your hair beforehand. I’ve received conflicting info; the chemo nurse today said it’ll just be dry as they only spray thicker/curly hair. But my consultant...
I had my surgery on Thursday and the consultant was very pleased with what she'd done. The Salvation Army captain took me in and collected me as we don't have a car. Everyone in the hospital was so lovely and my husband has been kind. Today, I feel a...
Hello, I had my surgery on the 20th May and my dressing was changed yesterday. A lot of the steristrips needed replacing due to being a bit moist but there wasn’t any sign of infection. This morning there’s some leakage on the dressing and I wondered...
Finally got confirmation of this lump in my breast after referral to Marsden. Appears I have a 10cm sarcoma in my left breast. Bone scan clear and CT scan clear so that's good. Met with consultant today and having mastectomy on Monday at royal Marsden...
Hi all I had a full axial node clearance 3 weeks ago. Recovery has been going well however I noticed this morning a small amount of what I assume is cording in the armpit and I still can’t straighten my arm fully as it is too painful. So do I need to...
Hi all. I had my first herceptin injection in the thigh yesterday, with minimal side effects. I have just noticed, however, a dark line running downwards from my navel, exactly like the one I had in pregnancy. It is called a linea nigra. Anyone else had...
