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Has anyone pursued a medical negligence claim following their breast cancer treatment? I'm looking for support in finding the right firm to take on the case following the hospitals own investigation into gross misconduct.
Hi all, I was dignosied with breast cancer in Oct 25 was informed that its hormone receptor positive and had my mastectomy one breast and lymphactomy first week in Jan 26. End of Jan 26 at meeting with doctor was informed that tumor was around 11 cm and...
Hello, I’m about to start chemo next week. 4 x EC and 4 x Paclitaxel at 2 week frequency. I’m intending to cold cap. Does anyone have any recommendations for gloves and socks to help avoid nerve damage during the chemo? Best to avoid if possible! many...
Hi all, I have my surgery on Wednesday and am trying to get prepared for post surgery. I am having a lumpectomy with breast reconstruction, with reduction to my other breast. Could anyone point me in the right direction of a list of things I should have...
Hi Everyone, I'm just hoping for some advice and thoughts. I had a mammogram recall and attended the breast clinic yesterday for follow up. I've had a number of cysts over the years and several visits before and I naively expected this to be another...
Hi. Just wondering what people’s thoughts and opinions were on this. Like us all now I have come out the other end of treatment I am wondering what I can do to actively help prevent catch early any recurrent cancer (excluding the ongoing drugs I am...
Hi, I’m about to start radiotherapy for any residual breast cancer. Any advice for side and long term effects would be welcome.
Will the soreness go after applying the dressing for 14 days if it doesn't clear what do I do any help appreciated
Hi As many of you will have read my story, I have recently been diagnosed with 2 X different types of breast cancer. One of those cancers has spread to my lymph nodes. In turn that diagnosis triggered more scans / tests but the scans with contrast...
Hi - I just need some help before I can contact the unit on Monday. I have a UTI which paramedic at y doctors confirmed late yesterday and he’s prescribed antibiotics for 7 days. He wasn’t sure of how it interacted with Abemaciclib but a Google search...
