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Hi There, Although I'm new for now I first joined in 2016 when I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and also BRCA 2 positive. I had the usual grueling time, 8 rounds of FEC-T for 6 months then my Operation a Bilateral Mastectomy and Diep Flap. So just 2...
Now post op (4 days ago) and just wanted to join this group so I don't feel alone anymore. Ive had one lump 24cm IDC removed and just waiting on the news for the next stage.
Hi All I had my mastectomy on Wednesday afternoon and was up at 5am on the morning of the op after a very fretful night's sleep. Unfortunately, on the day I arrived at the hospital for 7.30am as directed expecting to be on the morning list, but ended...
I'm now six weeks post finishing chemo ( 3x EC and 3x DC) and still have bone pains in my legs back and worst of all my ribs. Some days it feels it improving then it all seems to come back. Has anyone else had this problem post chemo?. Xx
Hi How are the above injections given? Into which body part and do they hurt? Jo x
Hey again sorry for posting again, Just wanted to also ask about waiting for an appointment after a referral from the gp My gp reffered me last Wednesday and its coming up 1 week tomorrow, is it normal to still not hear from them about an appointment...
Is anyone been or about to go through a double mastectomy that has any tips for me I am worried sick but have 4 daughters and feel I have to be strong for them and my husband so haven’t even cried I think if I start I won’t be able to stop
O am 5 weeks post mastectomy. Seeing the consultant tomorrow re. radiotherapy. I wasn't offered an immediate reconstruction at surgery. Is this because I needed radiotherapy? Also, how long would it be to have a reconstruction? Well, that is if I decide...
Hi , I'm due to have my first lot of chemotherapy in a couple of weeks I'm scared of everything blood clots infection all .I start EC 3 lots then for lots of something else
Feeling so anxious....taking deep breaths...not sleeping well....I wake up with this awful churning stomach. I have DCIs ...and been told its contained...so I do feel as though I'm being soft for feeling this way. Think it's all the uncertainty...I am...
