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Hi Ive just had a 5cm by 5cm removed from my left breast and was wondering about Bras, i keep seeing advertised these tank tops with build in support, i know that they do my size DD BUT wondering if they would really work as dont want to waste my money...
Op pencilled in for 30th September. Breast cancer nurse called today and wanted to get appointment sorted to discuss my op I hadn’t had a letter yet but was told pencilled in for 30th September I’m really nervous Ive had ops before but it’s just the unknown...
I have my surgery next week and have read about a supportive bra is this a post surgery front fastening bra i need? Thank you in advance xx
Hi is it safe to take Arnica tablets after surgery? I’ve heard they really help with the bruising but was wary of trying i had a lumpectomy and lymph node removal yesterday. Also would anyone know where I can find out what supplements are safe to take...
almost 3 weeks ago I had the diagnosis for hormone positive her2 rest cancer and I am getting first oncologist meet up next Thursday, marker being put in next Tuesday. My stress levels have gone up even higher than I thought they could as now in the...
Hi, I’m starting my second Chemotherapy on Monday, will it be worse than the first one?
Hello, I had a mastectomy about 6 weeks ago including a clearance. My body doesn't really feel like mine and I wondered if anyone can relate? I'm also about to start chemo which will likely result in hair loss. I'm off work and struggling to find...
Hi my name's Jacqui just had four biopsies told probability high cancer in right side back breast and lymph glands affected. Total shock as no lumps for me, I always checked. The mammagram found it, I feel so blessed and lucky that we all have access...
Good evening everyone I have just started ProstapSR injections today for Breast Cancer. I am interested to know everyone's experience on it and as so what side effects they have had (if any). Kind regards & wishing you all good health Georgie
Hi Has anyone experienced an itch on their breast reduction boob. I had this done over 3 years ago scars have all healed well but just this week I have been getting a kind of numb tingling itch and scratching it Does nothing. It’s a very weird feeling...
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