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So a second lump was found at my mri and now my surgery options have changed. I can have the lumps removed (both in the same breast) and have a noticeably smaller breast, reduce the "good" side to match or have a mastectomy with reconstruction. Has anyone...
I was diagnosed last Friday with oestrogen and pregesterone positive breast cancer no her It probably seems strange to say it but since diagnosis a total calm has comer me I was really freaking out on my three week wait for results to the point I was...
Hi I’m new to this group I. Looking for advice as to where I can purchase 1cup bras as I’m a larger woman I really don’t like using the prosthetic but my bra is not comfortable any help would be appreciated thankyou
Hi everyone, I am new here and wondering if anyone has experience of LICAP surgery? I am 4 weeks post op and wondering if the moved tissue will ever feel relatively normal? It’s very hard and tight at the moment and pulling my nipple over. Otherwise...
I've been invited on to a drug trial to run alongside chemotherapy. I haven't seen my oncologist yet to say if I'm actually getting it though. The trial is to help protect the heart from the chemotherapy. I'm very much in favour of doing it. My reasoning...
Hello all. wondered if anyone taking oral chemotherapy, if so whats your experience?
Hi Everyone It's been a while since I last posted. Its been about 15 months since chemo (EC and Paclitaxol) and radiotherapy ended and my hair is slowly growing back but what was once thick curly black hair is now very thin and lank - especially on...
Good morning I am due to start treatment in the next couple of weeks and am interested to learn what experiences you have had with hair loss with paclitaxel. I can't cold cap as I have Raynaulds. I understand your scalp can get very sore too. Can anyone...
Hello, can I go abroad now before I start 6 rounds of chemo? First oncology appt today. Don't want to delay things. Waited 6 weeks so far but i have 2 children and it maybe only chance of holiday for a while. Xx
Not sure if everyone is aware, I went to an interesting talk last evening at my local Bosom Pals charity group and the Eloise fitters were there with latest bras, swimwear and different types of prostheses. I was told the NHS funds for us to have a...
