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Hi I am going in to have cancer from my breast I am so scared and I have to have radiotherapy after it is anyone going through this
Morning. I’m feeling rather low to be honest and I try hard not to post negatively as I see people starting their journeys and don’t want to scare them but I would really appreciate some advice from people who’ve experienced the same issues as me. I had...
Hi all I'm new here on this group looking for a bit of advice I'm 59ywars old and I have noticed one of my nipples has suddenly become inverted , Not at the time but its also active tingly rather than oainfull Should I be concerned with this Kind...
I had a lumpectomy and axial node clearance on the 6th February. I was beginning to feel a lot better and more positive this week but getting and discussing the results yesterday felt like a bit of a setback. On the plus side, they are confident they...
I had a lumpectomey and lymph glands taken 2 weeks ago.I have noticed that the area around the nipple has lost its colour. Is this normal please.
Hi. I was diagnosed with Breast cancer on Friday 13th August (great day huh) after my first routine mammogram. I had no lumps whatsoever but they found I had a 1.5cm cancer in the left breast and DCIS in the right. I had 2 wire guided lumpectomies in...
Diagnosed last Tuesday left breast. Scared
Hi, just been diagnosed with triple negative , with planned surgery on 14th march
I am trying to make a decision on which type of prosthesis I should opt for after my mastectomy. Have been shown two types by breast cancer nurse, one which fits in a pocket in bra and one which sticks directly to the skin. I would appreciate hearing...
Hi, I had a lump appear in my lymph nodes the end of Nov, the exact same time I had covid, so had a scan done in Dec (after isolation was over) was told to wait 4-6 weeks to see if went down it didn't went back first week of Feb and had a biopsy done...
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