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at 20.00 your body uncovered with Kate Garraway bbc2 ...fascinating programme where patients can virtually look inside thier own bodies ...this evening there is a patient with Breast Cancer. Def worth a look. as long as your not squeamish x
A month after mastectomy I went back to see surgeon for my check up. Whilst on the bed I said to him “I’m a bit concerned about these hard lumps where the breast was…” He replied “They’re your ribs…”! Embarrassed or wot!!
Hi just had my diagnosis of breast cancer last week this is the second time I have had it in the same breast my surgeon. Had suggested a mastectomy and reconstruction which I have just got my head around and accepted this was the way to go But to day...
I've think I've finally come to terms with having breast cancer, and have made the decision to have mastectomy without reconstruction. I am still scared though, has anyone got any advice on how to cope with the first few weeks after surgery? Anything...
Had my last herceptin injection today which is the end of active treatment boy did that year go quick. I feel elated and a bit in limbo as I havent a clue what happens next ? I had my first mammogram last Friday since last year's diagnosis any one know...
Hi everyone, thought I would say a few words. I was diagnosed on Tuesday with grade 3 breast cancer also in my left node. Everything has moved so fast I can barely cope with all the information. It’s overwhelming. Had a ct scan today and told I need a...
I have had my 4th acupuncture session for menopausal symptoms and it is going well. For this later session, I had a big reaction for the first 24 hours of multiple hot flushes day and night and then after that, they have reduced significantly and I even...
Hi. Just woundered if there were any men experiencing breast cancer out There?
I have decided to NOT to have the cold cap after all. Instead I have decided prior to my first chemo, to get a number 2 (not bald but some remaining hair) and ask family and friends to donate to Breast Cancer research on my behalf..saves all that faffing...
Good evening all, following my mastectomy on my left side and some lymph node removal and breast reduction for asymmetry on my Right side, I have received further results this week from op and have been advised one of the lymph nodes were cancerous so...
