I’ve had bilateral wide excision lumpectomies, lymph node biopsy and breast reduction, so I’m pretty sore and uncomfortable. Today one of the Macmillan nurses told me such big surgery takes typically 6 weeks to heal from. What was your experience? How...
Hi all, Just wondering if anyone who is on Herceptin after chemo is having issues with a high heart rate? I had a scan a couple of months back because of this but everything looked normal. My resting heart rate is still on the high side after finishing...
Hi there - having just had Round 2 of 3 EC and suffering terrible heartburn after the 1st round, I was prescribed Omeprazole 20mg daily which took it away. I had been advised to take them daily throughout the remainder of my treatment. This is day 6 post...
I had a lumpectomy and 3 lymph nodes removed (all clear) on 2/8. Clear margins and I've healed well. I had my first chemo on Friday 1/10 and over the last couple of days I've noticed the boob where I had my surgery is feeling different. I'm presuming...
Hello all you lovely ladies and gents. Wondering if any of you have similar experiences of long waits for surgery. I know that the breast nurses say nothing bad will happen in the shortish time while you wait for surgery but I'm having occasional...
So last week my right breast started to hurt. I didn't think much of it as sometimes that happens around my cycle. But by Friday it was really painful, so called the doctor. He gave me antibiotics, but told me I had to go in as he was concerned over my...
Hi folks, I’m 10 days post bilateral wide excision lumpectomies and sentinel lobe biopsy. My healing is slow due to a chest infection. My wounds look fine but especially the underarm one is stinging and burning. The pain is in the whole armpit not just...
Hi everyone, The discoveruy of a dimple in April resulted in a mastectomy & lumpectomy in June'21 followed by a further mastectomy in August.'21 & 3 lymph nodes removed either side. (No reconstruction). I've been in a whirlwind of shock for the last...
Any advice on what cream to use on scar and how long after surgery can you start to use it. Xx
Feeling so fed up with lack of taste having to balance taking anti sickness tablets with eating figs to combat constipation. Ate an entire (quite large) bar of chocolate last night. I have never done that in my entire life. I’m sick of the metallic taste...
