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Hi all, seeking wisdom about Tamoxifen, oncology appointments and Mirena coil please Firstly, I finished radiotherapy on Friday, supposed to start on tamoxifen soon, but no discussion has been had about this, I was expecting to talk it over with oncologist...
I'm due to have lumpectomy and lymph glands removed beginning of February, day surgery all being well. Just wondered what I should expect recovery wise? I'm making a list of movies I'd love to watch and tv box sets, plus I have a lot of books in my still...
Hi I’ll be starting Chemo soon and wanted to hear from anyone who had the Cold Cap. Did it make your time at the hospital much longer? Did you have to have your hair cut beforehand - mines nearly waist length and really thick, so is it still possible...
Hey all mums just had her masectomy with lymph nodes removed and she has currently two drains. I know you are not allowed to lift heavy objects but are you allowed to lift a kettle any advice greatly appreciated thank you!!
I'm due to have lumpectomy and lymph nodes removed first week in February which will be day surgery (all being well). Does anyone have advice as to what I should take with me and what to wear? I'm thinking loose clothing, perhaps front opening. What about...
Hi I am nearly due my 2nd year screening since right mastectomy anx left lumpectomy. Over the last month or two I have felt a strange feeling around my collarbone and up my neck. I cannot really feel anything but the feeling is like inside is swollen...
Hello, I am new here. Firstly i would like to send big hugs and well wishes to all you brave warriors. Since December I have been living in what can only be described as hell. I received a recall following routine mammogram. A biopsy, an MRI and a...
Hey my mums just had a single masectomy which also ended up going in the chest wall she’s ended up with two drains and a 3 day hospital stay I’ve just got her home. Just wondering how long it took others to recover from this and if the high emotions are...
Hi All, I'm new on here. Been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer. Been couple of difficult months with various invasive biopsies and unexpected results, had a lumpectomy end of November with results showing cancer still showing in margin so in for...
Hi all, I'm new on here. Diagnosed 11 Nov and am booked into surgery 27th January for a single mastectomy. I feel I haven't been given much information about what to expect. My question is: what is your experience with recovery post surgery. I don't...
