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Hi, I'm due to start radiotherapy in early January and Tamoxifen tomorrow. I had a grade 1 in my left breast, the lumpectomy was successful, removed whole tumour plus clear margin. No spread to lymph nodes. Some nerve damage, but nothing too awful. ...
Hi all, I’m new and have grade 2 her-, e/p + breast cancer. I’m currently recovering from a lumpectomy 10 days ago and was doing great until 7 days when developed a stabbing pain in my back side under the shoulder blade. After a call to my breast cancer...
I am petrified I have just received a recall letter following routine mammogram . I just don’t know how to cope!!!!!!
Hi all. I'm trying to find some zip front fastening bras. I'm having surgery on the 19th December to remove 3 cancerous lumps from my right breast and all of my lymph nodes in my armpit. Does anyone have any suggestions please. I've already bought...
Hello everyone Just wanted to introduce myself briefly. Currently waiting for the next cycle to start which was postponed due to my liver results not being in the right range. I had a PICC line inserted two weeks ago but still feeling sensitivity...
Hi I had a breast lumpectomy yesterday and a lymph node removed. I wondered if anyone had any good tips on when they found it ok to shower. My dressings are waterproof but I'm worried about making them too wet. I am finding the lymph node wound more...
I recognized breast cancer and my operation is on JAN. they decide to do reconstruction for me ,take fat from my belly and replace in my right breast. does any of you had this experience?please let me know about after surgery treatment and your experience...
Hello all, Im hoping by getting this down here itll leave my system a bit so please dont feel you have to reply this is literally more for me than anything else. I am so fed up of hearing "youre so strong, youre so brave, youve got this, youre a fighter...
Hello I was diagnosed with a grade 2 infiltrating ductal carcinoma of the left breast after a routine mammogram in October. I’ve since had a lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy and am about to embark on a 5 day course of Radio therapy before Xmas...
Hi everyone. I cant believe im here. I had breast surgery 4 weeks ago. Lumpectomy 3cm on left and reduction on right. Not sure what else Im meant to tell you. Im 48, im mum of 4, 2 are adults, 2 are ND kids at home. Im thankful to have a wonderful...
