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I have just had a lumpectomy plus several nymph nodes removed. The consultant plans to see me in 2 weeks time. Do I need to wait this long before changing the dressings, the one around my breast is fine but the one under my arm looks like it could do...
Hi this may seem like a random question but what toothpaste do people use during chemotherapy as I've had a few mouth issues and I'm currently using Sensodyne toothpaste as I have had sensitive gums but feel like the toothpaste is burning my tongue. Then...
Hi, I had a bilateral mastectomy without reconstruction a year ago, which was followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy (which is why I couldn't have an immediate reconstruction). I'm now at the point where I've been asked about whether I want to...
Hi everyone! I've been booked in for a lumpectomy and lymph nodes removal on 16th February. I've been told that depending on what they find, it will be radiotherapy at least. So, my questions are How long roughly to recover from the initial surgery...
I’m due to have implant surgery in august on the left side. I was wondering if anyone can help in the post surgery bras? Are there any that people recommend and do you need to go up a size to account for the swelling?
Hello everyone, I was diagnosed about 4 months ago with left breast cancer with bone metastases, HER2 positive. I have completed a 6-cycle treatment with Phesgo, Docetaxel and Denosumab, and I am currently waiting for my oncology appointment on 16...
It all still feels like a bad dream at times, trying to get my head around it all. I’m awaiting an MRI then further biopsies for some calcifications that were not biopsies previously, so it’s all pretty scary right now. the immediate issue I have is...
I am about to start Neratinib for a year. Just wondered if anyone else is taking this and how they are finding it? Seems main side effect is diahorrea but it sounds as though it can be quite horrendous. Thanks x x x x x
So it is now 5 years since I had breast cancer surgery. I was immediately prescribed Letrazole and Adcal for at least 5 years. I have spoken to my breast care team and the GP and been told the prescription was for 5 years so presumably OK to come off...
Hello all. I would like to request a different breast care nurse but I'm unsure if this is even possible and if it is, who to contact? I was diagnosed June of last year and am now coming to the end of my active treatment, meaning I'll be passed back...
