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I'm on week 9, Since I found the little strange lump under my f sized boob. I'm telling you the size because one woman at work said with the size of those I'm surprised you could feel anything! ( said and meant in a derogatory way!) Back to the plan...
Hi I’m new to the group. I had colorectal cancer 5 years ago which I am now free from. In October last year I was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer and had a lumpectomy. 6 months on now I am feeling very painful in my joints due to my medication, extremely...
Hi I had a mammogram and scan afew weeks ago. The doctor also did a biopsy. Before I left the doctor said she thinks it's cancer. The results came back negative. But the doctor wants to do a repeat because the lump is small and the results don't match...
Hi has anyone been told they can't have cold cap therapy with nab paclitaxel? I have had to change from paclitaxel due to allergic reaction & was told it may not work with nab paclitaxel. I said but its the same drug & nurse said well it hasn't been tested...
Hello, I had a mastectomy with implant reconstruction about 8 weeks ago and have contracted an infection. As IV antibiotics haven't had enough effect, it is most likely I will have the implant removed tomorrow or weds. I am not keen to have another implant...
hello everyone. I am just trying to see what recovery was like for others. I'm currently going through radiotherapy, I've had 2 rounds already and my 3rd will be on Monday (because hospitals don't treat you at the weekend, apparently ) I've noticed...
Hi. I am due to start letrozole this week/next week (was told 3-4 weeks after finishing chemo so opting for the sooner date!). Just wondering, do most of you take it morning or evening? Mixed info online regarding this just that it must be the same...
Hi. I was diagnosed in January after a routine mammogram at 51. Completely out of the blue. Stage 2 with one 8mm and one 2mm patch. I had a lumpectomy with a reduction on Feb 26th. I had enough Breast tissue to lose 800g and now have a reasonable...
I've experienced swelling to my knee and ankle on the opposite side to my surgery on day 15 post surgery. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm worrying my lymphatic system has been damaged. I have normal expected swelling to my chest and under arm and...
im a 57 year old female who found a breast lump on the 23rd Feb, when I was getting ready to go for a pre assessment appointment for a total knee replacement which is booked in for April 25th i managed to see the GP on the 26th Feb and he referred me...
