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Hi, anyone got tips for getting in shape for a single mastectomy after chemo? My mum has an operation soon and is feeling fatigued, with some neuropathy. Thanks
Hi I've been taking anastrozole for a week and due to constant itching I've been told to stop immediately, has this happened to anyone and if so did they put you on another hormone many thanks
Hey, I've been on tamoxifen (and zoladex) for about 4 weeks now and I'm really struggling with the side effects. There's the fatigue, which I'm slowly starting to manage, but the mood swings are so bad just now. I burst into tears as soon as anything...
HI there everyone. I'm a very anxious BC newbie. I had a lumpectomy on Dec 7th. I am aware that a letter has gone to the Oncology department on December 20th. I just want to know how long I should expect to wait for my appointment to discuss chemo etc...
Morning everyone, I was diagnosed with a low grade breast cancer in November at 43. I had lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy 11th December and my appointment for pathology results yesterday. The results were great! Clear margins, no cancer found in...
Hi everyone, It’s my first time on here and I am just wondering if anyone else had to have their surgery delayed? I got diagnosed in October and was meant to have a lumpectomy early December. I went in for it but was too unwell with a chest infection...
Hello, I am new to this group and am looking for thoughts or experiences on left breast radiotherapy? I have a planning appointment next week and want to feel as prepared as I can be with specific questions around potential side effects? Thank you...
Mind in a whirl. Phone call today to say biopsy results are not back and will get a phone call next week. Have met the surgeon who was very positive that this will be fixed with an operation and radiotherapy. Just want to get going with the treatment...
Hello all. Feeling a bit low. In week 8 now after mastectomy and reconstruction and my breast tissue wounds have been quite big and I’m now in week 3 of carrying around a wound vac machine which irrespective of where the wound is I can’t bear carrying...
Hi, I was diagnosed DCIS / IDC early Oct. First op (WLE / SLNB) 24/10 - lymphs were clear but close margins x 3. Because of hospital delays my second surgery (lateral mammoplasty) was 7 weeks later - a further 15mm DCIS and 9mm IDC tumour were found....
