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I was diagnosed June last year. I finished chemo in December, I had surgery in January and Radiotherapy in Feb this year. Ive handled the whole thing quite well, just got on with it. Now my husband keeps telling me Im depressed and need to sort myself...
Hi I have just had a second mastectomy. The first one was 16 years ago.
I had breast lumptectomy surgery 3 weeks ago and still have pain in my breast near nipple and under my arm. My under part of upper arm is also very sensitive and sore to touch. The stitching has opened slightly on my breast so this may be attributing...
Hi all, I am not sure what to write here. I have never created a forum post before and I am not sure what I am doing. I have recently been diagnosed with what I am told is referred to stage "0" breast cancer. I know I am lucky that it has been caught...
Really cheesed off for first time really since diagnosis and its about the stupidest of things. Been very matter of fact and just do this with everything else. Had my lumpectomy and lymph node biopsy 13 days ago and have developed some cording. But whats...
Hi all, I’m due to start chemo soon, and I’m hoping to use the Paxman cold cap. If I can tolerate it, will I be able to wear AirPods with it on? I’m hoping to distract myself with TV shows etc but I don’t know if they will fit in my ears under the cap...
Hello, I am due to have my first mammogram after having a lumpectomy last July. I am taking tamoxifen for 5 years. Just wondering if I get the results that day or do you have to wait for the results to come through the post?
Hi, I met my oncologist this week and it was confirmed I would have to come off hrt, I think I can cope with most menopause symptoms apart from the brain fog. Has anyone found an alternative to hrt that actually works? I have already lost weight, exercise...
I had my appointment at the breast clinic today. I had a very long ultrasound, a mammogram in every direction possible, another ultrasound, a biopsy, a lymph biopsy, a metal thing put on the lump, another mammogram, then went back to talk to the consultant...
Hi All.. First ️, hugs, strength and kick ass to you all.. Be grateful for any advice please!! Had lumpectomy 4th June my boob still feels like a boil, hurts when I walk just so sore. Did have a massive amount of bruising so wondering if that’s the cause...
