Hi I’m trying my best to hold it together but I’ve been in so much pain the last couple of days. I’m starting chemotherapy this Thursday for 6 months, followed by surgery and radiotherapy. I did the genetics test last week and was told the results will...
So! Before I had cancer I have RA which I controlled with drugs. Once I had my BC diagnosis I was taken off my RA drugs as the chemo replaces it. I finished chemo on 9th November. Throughout chemo I had severe aches, particularly in my legs. On 21st...
I’ve had a lumpectomy, revision of the lumpectomy, chemo and radiotherapy and am meeting my surgeon next month to discuss a fat transfer. Has anyone tried this? I’d really appreciate any tips on the recovery stage - is there anything to avoid / how soon...
Hi all, I had a mastectomy with immediate implant after being told it was unlikely that I would need radiotherapy, things changed and I am due to start radiotherapy on Thursday for 15 sessions. Wondered if anyone had similar and had problems with implant...
Hello to all. I'm currently on cycle 2 EC-T Chemotherapy, and taking Zarzio injections from day 5 to 10. I have found, now that yes, the EC chemo is giving me the usual unpleasant but controllable symptoms in the first few days after infusion, and then...
If a boob has a lump which needs removing .. and then will need radiotherapy which carries a risk of heart damage and skin damage and pain and a smaller hard disfigured boob at the end of it all ... HOW is that an advantage over a mastectomy? A mastectomy...
so after having a nice break from Aromasin for breast cancer the last 5 weeks im due to see oncologist on Tuesday about going back on medication . This is the 2nd time ive had hormonal breast cancer when i was 36 and now at 60. Had a mastectomy last febuary...
Hi, Has anyone had or know anyone who has had to have radiotherapy after the completion of the DIEP reconstruction please? This is an unexpected turn in my treatment plan and I admit worrying about how radiotherapy may impact my reconstructed boobie....
I found a lump in my left breast just before Christmas...more like it found me and it was completely accidental that I noticed it. When I was getting undressed my arm brushed against my left boob and I felt a hard lump and thought....wtf! It is rather...
Hi, seen a couple of threads recently about NHS v private, I was diagnosed via the screening programme and all appointments and surgery has been with NHS hospital about an hour from me which has been fine, I really like the consultant so happy to do the...
