Hello I am due for breast conserving surgery and targeted lymph node axillary dissection in June following 6 cycles of TCHP. I had a 20mm mass reduced to 11mm non-mass on MRI after cycle 4 and 1 lymph node affected, both have marker clips in situ. My...
I had breast cancer surgery on 28 February. My first radiotherapy appointment was not offered until 9th May and I thought treatment would start soon after. I had a planning scan on 17 May. My first appointment is not being offered until the middle of...
I'm a few months out of active treatment and getting back to feeling more myself. I speak to my oncologist every month and she said I need a routine blood test. What are they checking with this? Thanks
Hi all, I had a mastectomy, implant and sentinel node biopsy 2 weeks ago. I still have the PICO pump but no drains, so the doctor told me not to raise my hand above 90⁰ still, and not do any advanced exercises. Apparently this helps the mesh and the...
Did anyone else already have supra clavicular lymph nodes (collar bone) at the time of diagnosis? It is fairly rare so there is not a clear guideline on whether radiotherapy is enough or if surgery improves outcome. I have a rare, aggressive type...
I am booked in for my surgery next Thursday - the consultant was very helpful and explained what she intended to do. Yesterday I had the magseeds inserted and it was good it was the same person who did my biopsy. The other thing which happened yesterday...
Hello everyone, Just thought I would let you know that I have finished my chemo. I supposed to have four sessions but the chemo made me so ill I decided against the last session. I am normally a very strong person but enough is enough I just couldn...
Morning all. I am new to the group and was just wondering if there is anyone that has had a 2nd op as the margin isn't clear enough. I am due the op tomorrow and then hopefully a week of radiotherapy once I have healed. Any advice would be much appreciated...
I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year i had a double lumpectomy, intense radiotherapy and currently taking letrozole a few weeks ago I found a lump on the same breast I got in touch with the clinic after ultrasound and a biopsy it turns out I...
Just wondering if I can ask this lovely group for advice on dry mouth due to oestrogen depletion. Has anyone tried artificial saliva? Are there different brands? Are there any other solutions/ top tips to deal with this? Thank you.
