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I have large area high grade but non invasive DCIS that consultant says needs a mastectomy. Had my SLN biopsy today and get results next Tuesday. Just heard this evening my mastectomy and DIEP flap reconstruction has been moved forward to 28th March....
Morning, I thought I’d join this thread as it’s becoming a common occurrence for me. Been awake since 3am and decamped to the sofa. Husband can sleep for England and it makes it all the more annoyin Previously I’ve only had sleep problems when I’ve had...
can anyone please recommend decent places to go to for a wig, many thanks.
Hi just quick question, does anyone in this group know or have a link to follow the lady on Instagram and Facebook who donates and collects headscarves, I think she also has videos on you tube on how to wear them. Remember reading a chat on here the other...
I've just been told that Scottish hospitals are not allowing visitors. I go in Thursday for a bi lateral mastectomy which is traumatic enough but then to hear my husband can't visit is just too much. Is this true.
Hi, I was just wondering if you are undergoing breast cancer treatment that you are exempt from paying for prescriptions? I received a letter from my consultant and one of the things mentioned in the letter is that I am exempt from paying for prescriptions...
Hello, is anyone on letrizole and zoladex? I’ve been on this treatment for 2 years now and I’m having major issues with my bowels, I’ve had a colonoscopy and been thoroughly checked and nothing sinister, I think it’s my letrizole I stopped taking them...
Is it just me or is sleeping in past 5am a thing of the past? So this morning I got up at 5.30 and have dyed my hair purple 6 days until my biopsy results and I'm back to wild swings of its going to be fine to I'm not going to be able to go see Ed Sheeran...
Week before xmas thought I felt small lump which my doctor referred me to breast unit within a week I had appointment to see consultant, have mammorgram, ultra sound biopsies taken and mri scan. result shocked me was expecting a small lump but it was...
Hi, I started taking Letrozole 3 weeks ago and after a week found I was getting bone pain, not severe and not constant but enough to be irritating. It's mainly in the collarbone but also ribs and shoulders, does anyone else get this? Thanks
