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I had a single left mastectomy with temporary (silicon) reconstruction just over six weeks ago. I had problems with excess fluid build-up at first, and had to have a drain re-inserted, but hoping that is all over now. My chest is now feeling really tight...
Hi All I had a smx in September for ILC. No node involvement and chemo not needed. However the oncologist has recommended 5 days of rads due to the size of the multifocal tumours (4.8cm and 1.8cm). I'm having my 3rd radiotherapy session today but I...
Does anyone know of any outlets that sell clothes that have breast pockets built into them or sell clothes that look nice on flat-chested women? Plus size is needed. Many thanks
Hi everyone.I found a round bump attached to my right nipple .Really strange..just saw it by chance when changing my clothes.Its not painful,it's abit firm,just like a ball attached on top of the nipple.Im not sure what to think..I have got a 2 week referral...
Hi all. New here. I’ve had chemo, single mst. And just ended a 6 month chemo tablet course, which was hard. Struggling now with not thinking the worst and thinking everything is a return. i feel mentally wiped. Lack of motivation and energy, and can...
Hi all Thought I'd share this - just read on social media that Gabapentin (also pregabalin) has been reclassified as a class C controlled substance and "prescribers can no longer issue electronic prescriptions - they will have to be handwritten" ...
so have my pet scan xmas eve, lady was bit vague on the phone when they called, advised cant swallow water, is it ok to flush into the j peg into my lower bowel to rehydrate, "yes" ish was the answer, can any one advise what they did to do the equivalent...
Hi all, I’ve recently been diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer and will be having a bilateral mastectomy on 31/12/24. Feeling very overwhelmed with all this. Emotionally a lot to get my head round. I have a bigger lump in my left breast and...
Hi. I was diagnosed with grade 2 invasive breast cancer and had 2 lumps removed. I'm now waiting for radiotherapy and will need estrogen blockers for 5-10 years. I have critical illness cover with Canada life and am waiting for them to complete their...
I've just had recall appointment following routine mammogram where they did further mammogram, ultrasound and took biopsies. They've told me there's a 2.5cm area in my right breast which they're 99% sure is cancerous. Now waiting for another appointment...
