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Hi all, So I had a mastectomy with a partial tissue reconstruction, plus lumpectomy to other side in jan24. They made the new boob bigger cos I was going to have radiotherapy. March 24 I was put on the waiting list to complete the reconstruction ...
Hi - I’m Jenny and had my first chemo today just wanted to introduce self and thankyou for this kind of support
Hello everyone, I was diagnosed with BC, mix ductal/lobular ER/PR positive. I had my first chemo 2 weeks ago, tomorrow I’ll have second. Doctors want to shrink my lumps before the surgery. I’ve been off work for past 2 weeks, I’m a bit tired, I have...
Hello, had a mastectomy with implant nearly 3 weeks ago and 2 lymph nodes removed. Have been in a fair amount of pain. Now I have a pink/red area on my breast. Very uncomfortable. I have been put on antibiotics in case it is an infection. Really worried...
Hi, this time last week my life was relatively normal, now I’m sitting here driving myself crazy with worry. i found a large lump in my right breast. Saw GP on Monday who said she was ‘concerned’ referred under the two week urgent referral and was seen...
Hi all, I have just had a lumpectomy and 3 lymph node biopsy last week. This is after 24 weeks of chemo! I’m finding that I am more sore now than last week and although I think this is normal I need a little more convincing! I am doing the physio...
Hello all, I had chemo and radiotherapy 2 years ago, I’ve now joined the gym and been told by a friend that I shouldn’t be useing the sauna as I’ve had radiotherapy, does anyone know if it’s ok to use 2 years after radiotherapy
Hi my name is Linda I am 61 years old and back in November I had routine mammogram.... I got a letter couple weeks later to go back .... They told me had found very small lump that they needed to do a biopsy on in my left breast ... Couple weeks later...
I had lumpectomy and lymph nodes removed 4 weeks ago. Today I got letter with dates for radiotherapy. Consultant had said treatment would hopefully start before end March but dates are in April. Not really a big deal but just yet more waiting. I had...
Has anybody tried Boost mastectomy breast forms have looked them up but would like to hear from someone who has used them before I decide to order as there are no local fitters near me. Many thanks Skylark
