Hi what are the best post surgery bras? I bought two from M & S and when I tried it feels small. Should I buy one size bigger? Are there any other shops I can go to in SE London? thanks x
Hi all, New to this site and am hoping someone here has had a similar experience to me so I can share. I had a Left Mastectomy and Axillary Lymph node clearance two weeks ago and am experiencing a lot of pain. I have spoken to the breast care Nurses...
Hi, I’m starting radiotherapy next week. It’s on my left breast and already marked up and ready to go. except I’m one step away from cancelling. my concern is that they don’t do the deep inhalation technique. They said there is no evidence this helps...
Hi Has anyone had any luck finding a chemist who will dispense Letrozole Sun Pharma? Tis is the only band I can tolerate, Sun Pharma have confirmed it is readily available but all the chemists I have asked have said they can't or won't order it. If I...
Hi all, Firstly, a massive thank you to this forum as I have found it a great source of info and comfort since diagnosis. I have been diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma grade 1 /2 as they have found tumours on biopsy in both breasts. I am 54...
Had 4 positive biopsies both breasts and 1 lymph node. Surgeon said treatable...booked surgery for June. But receptors not back. But wouldn't need MRI etc Just had call from nurse. Her 2 very positive. Need chemo. Need to wait for oncology call. Need...
I finished radiotherapy 2 months ago. 2 weeks later I had an infected burn on my nipple. I had ABs & dressings. Then I developed a raised, itchy rash between my breasts & under my rested breast. It is driving me nuts. My surgeon recommended antihistamine...
Hello there, I have recently had a lumpectomy for high grade DCIS (left side). The histology showed 10mm with clear margins. I am moving forward to radiotherapy now. They say whole breast radiotherapy (40 GRAY)) for five days using breath holding technique...
I was out running last week and fell and fractured my wrist. Currently in a cast. I am due to start 20 daily radiotherapy sessions (post-lumpectomy) on 13 May and am trying to find out whether i will be able to hold the radiotherapy handles. I am waiting...
Hi there, I've been taking Letrozole since January 25th and have had the odd pain in my joints, then one week after finishing my radiotherapy in early March I got the most unbelievable and unexpected pain in my right thigh/hip area, I would have willing...
