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Hi all, I have been on the forum previously after my diagnosis in December 23 if grade 3 DCIS on the right side. I had lumpectomy and breast reduction, lymph clearance and 5 sessions of radio. Finished, I thought, cancer had other ideas….. I am on...
I am having a picc line fitted before I start chemo for breast cancer in 10 days. What are people’s experience of this as I am having second thoughts about it doing?
After having a lumpectomy and lymph nodes removed, a few weeks ago I was told I was clear from breast cancer and as you can imagine, I was ecstatic. However, a week ago I found a red scaly, flat lesion underneath the same boobs I had the lumpectomy. I...
I have just been diagnosed with DCIS & am really a bit numb. More biopsies next week to ascertain the size so that a decision can be made about lumpectomy or mastectomy. Both of which sound scary to me at the moment. How long after a lumpectomy are...
Hi All, I wondered if anyone could advise on any breast cancer support groups they know of or have been to in the Market Harborough Leicestershire area. I was with breast cancer in July this year. Just had chemo number 1 this week and feel Id like to...
Hi guys, I am having treatment for breast cancer, (had op) radiotherapy later in the month. But my husband is also waiting for his op for prostate cancer. He seems to be getting worse and in more pain every day. I am struggling holding onto my own strength...
Hi I’m new here. Recently diagnosed with breast cancer and due to have lumpectomy and removal of sentinel node on Wednesday 18th September. I live alone and although a friend is staying with me for a few nights, I’m worried about washing, dressing...
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with breast cancer five months ago and was told that it hadn’t spread to the lymph nodes. It was receptive to hormone treatment and I was told not to worry and that I could live many years. However, a recent scan showed that...
I am really struggling with regulating my temperature (my actual measured temperature is always okay) - but I am going from feeling too cold to too hot all the time. Does anyone have any advice on how to get over this, please? For info, I had my second...
I have neuropathy in my legs from chemo. Treatment finished almost 2 years ago does it ever go away?
