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My oncologist has suggested I get a port rather than a picc line inserted for my pending chemo treatment. I am not sure I want it though having read up about it. Right now I have no visible scars once I have my bra on, other than under my arm, but a port...
I'm currently 12 days post-op (lumpectomy and lymph nodes removal) and due to start radiotherapy in about 6 weeks' time. My BCN has said I should use E45 cream on my scars using it to massage the scars which will help healing. Just wondered how often...
Hi, has anyone experienced severe shoulder pain in the opposite side to their cancer treatment? i finished radiotherapy on Wednesday (right side). I had been experiencing some pain in my left shoulder at night for a few nights then Thursday night woke...
Just received appointment for first annual mammogram. I was under the impression that this would take place at the breast care unit where I attended throughout my diagnosis and treatment. I was a little surprised to see that I have instead to go to my...
Hi All I've recently been diagnosed with IDC with her2+ and have been advised that I will most likely have chemo first to reduce the lump the size of the golf ball in my left breast. Yay me! Any way, appreciating that a lot depends on what meds are...
I had a lumpectomy and lymph nodes removed 11 days ago. Had my post-op follow up with consultant yesterday and everything is good and healing well. The thing is, I've noticed I have some brain fog, similar to after I had Covid. Nothing major but frustrating...
Hi I was diagnosed in August with her2 positive breast cancer. The last 6 months been so tough chemo I was hospitalised every time but that was stopped as it was making me so ill and had nearly every side affect going!! Luckily I had a good response and...
Hi not long joined here but wanted ask if anyone has been through similar I understand each journey is different but it's more understanding hearing of others in same situation. I'm 39 years old I have been messed around by medical team and just had a...
Hi, I am about halfway through treatment for triple negative breast cancer. I started with 4 x 2 weekly cycles of EC which all went smoothly (apart from awful side effects). I have now moved onto 12 weekly cycles of paclitaxel with 4 cycles of carboplatin...
Hi , I’ve recently developed a large area of discolouration on the breast treated for early cancer . Radiotherapy ended 13 months ago . l had a biopsy 4 days ago and waiting for results . Feeling very worried and fearing the worst . i there anyone...
