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Hi, I need to decide whether to replace an expander implant for a silicone implant following a full mastectomy. Any experience or thoughts on this greatly appreciated. thank you
I know the advice used to be to avoid the above on.the affected side. However, I have recently seen information on line saying that this is no longer necessary unless you have been diagnosed with lymphedema or have a history of it. I have a condition...
Good morning. I had er/pr + her2- breast cancer in 2020. All recovered and had treatment. Mastectomy chemo and radiotherapy. had recent bloods done last week as constantly tired. Night and day sweats and headaches and a little weight loss doctor has...
Hello loves, I am 8 days post radiotherapy (10 days) to my breast, after lumpectomy and chemo. Currently doing Kadcyla. I have the itch, it's driving me mad. Tried paracetamol, cold aloe gel, vaseline ... have just finished 2nd audiobook of the day to...
Hi All Sorry to trouble you but I’m a little bit worried. I think I have felt a lump in my left breast. It’s only 2cm or so and feels quite hard- I can’t seem to move it. I was diagnosed with cervical cancer last year and went through radiotherapy,...
I had a lumpectomy last September, and 15 radiotherapy sessions at tge end of November/December. I suffered serious fatigue for 6 months and now I feel aches and pains around my rib cage and shoulder blades. It's not all the time, but the shoulders hurt...
Good morning, I had a WLE 2 weeks ago and after my dressings came off yesterday I was quite shocked by the change in shape and size of my breast. I'm feeling quite upset about it but my consultant was pleased with it. It is a 2-3 inches higher than...
Hi all, I started Tamoxifen last week and I read all the things that can happen except what’s happening to me. Last Feb was the last time I saw my period. I had no pre-menopausal symptoms and my gyno said I fall into that lucky 20% category of women and...
So I’ve had lumpectomy and sentinel node removal 3 weeks ago and was pleasantly surprised how easy it was. For the first 10 days I had no pain, then as nerves grew back or moved around it was uncomfortable, not sore, still haven’t used the heavy duty...
Hi everyone. I'm starting chemo next week for lobular breast cancer. Going to try the cold cap but slightly dreading that. Feeling a bit daunted, generally, but ok. I wanted to connect with any support out there, so hello all, and sending all my best...
