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had a third rexcision to my breast to remove unclear margins by local anaesthetic. I found the procedure extremely painful and after stitching me up, the surgeon turned his back and walked out the room. I then burst into tears from physical shock apart...
Hello Has anyone experienced their legs feeling weak at times throughout their treatment? Christabelly
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Hi everyone i had left side mastectomy and sentinel lymph nodes removed 6 days ago. I was out of hospital the same day and I’m recovering well. No significant pain, Just discomfort which can be well managed with ibuprofen and paracetamol. I’m lucky...
Hello , hope you’re all well. i had a biopsy on 25th November and was told id hear back within 7-10 days. On the 8th day I received a text and an email confirming my next appointment for 6th January , exactly 6 weeks since my biopsy. Is it normal to...
Dear All, I am pencilled in to have a double mastectomy on 20th December and had my bone scan on Friday of last week and my body scan yesterday. I have been told it depends on the results if they will go ahead with surgery. But when I asked how long the...
Hi I have my treatment plan and it is to start with EC Chemotherapy. I have been given leaflets to read about it. I will have to say I am feeling really anxious specially about PICC Line. has anyone here has had this treatment with or without Picc line...
I had my op yesterday for total duct excision. Very sore today. I’m a bit more concerned than I was, as they mentioned they’d taken a mass away - not sure if just their wording for the ducts removed or they found a mass in the ducts. I’ve been told my...
Hi had cold cap and cannula for the first EC cycle. Anxious, however seem not to have many severe side effects. Followed advices from here which was great help. thank yiu for all tge advice and support. I’m going for a picc line before the next cycle...
Hi all, Random question I know... do you wear your own knickers during a lumpectomy? I'm having my op in the morning and now stressing about not having new presentable knickers! Yes I know it's probably the last thing that I should be worrying about...
