My wife and soul mate had a routine mammogram at the start of December and was called back to have further tests just before Christmas. She got a call on 29th December to ask her to attend appointment for her results. She was told she had a small cancerous...
Hi, I have been given the option for ANLD or radiotherapy to the axilla. I have grade 3 breast cancer hormone led with 1 lymph node involved with cancer 2.5mm but only had 2 removed after my Lumpectomy. I have to go back in for further surgery for the...
Silly question but I had wide local excision breast lump removal yesterday and was discharged and home last night. I have surgical stockings on from surgery but no one has said when they should be removed and I can’t remember as I was a bit groggy still...
Hi. Today I went back to the hospital after a lumpectomy and central lymph node biopsy. I was told the cancer is in my lymph nodes and grade 3, not 2 like they said after core biopsy. I am going to need chemotherapy, another operation (shaving) and radiotherapy...
I had lobular BC in 2010 and now I have a recurrence which was diagnosed last August when I was told that a positive biopsy from 2023 hadn't been followed up (even though I'd tried to chase it up) - the 'new' cancer had been growing for over 2 years....
Has anyone pursued a medical negligence claim following their breast cancer treatment? I'm looking for support in finding the right firm to take on the case following the hospitals own investigation into gross misconduct.
Hi all, I was dignosied with breast cancer in Oct 25 was informed that its hormone receptor positive and had my mastectomy one breast and lymphactomy first week in Jan 26. End of Jan 26 at meeting with doctor was informed that tumor was around 11 cm and...
Hello, I’m about to start chemo next week. 4 x EC and 4 x Paclitaxel at 2 week frequency. I’m intending to cold cap. Does anyone have any recommendations for gloves and socks to help avoid nerve damage during the chemo? Best to avoid if possible! many...
Hi all, I have my surgery on Wednesday and am trying to get prepared for post surgery. I am having a lumpectomy with breast reconstruction, with reduction to my other breast. Could anyone point me in the right direction of a list of things I should have...
Hi, I’m about to start radiotherapy for any residual breast cancer. Any advice for side and long term effects would be welcome.
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