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I started a new thread earlier.Poured my heart out and it hasnt even posted.Nor has it saved for me to re post.I am fed up.
Hi, Has anyone had a therapeutic mammoplasty to treat affected the breast, and had the same procedure on other breast which has previously had radiotherapy? I hope that makes sense. Thank you
Hiya, I'm new to this. I've had 3 cycles of E.C following 9 weeks of carbo & taxol. I then had a lumpectomy and 2 weeks of radiotherapy. I should be feeling happy, relieved its over but I'm not.. I'm tired and frustrated with my recovery and so anxious...
Hi I had a single mastectomy on 18th Feb to remove a 9x6cm mixed DCIS & invasive cancer. I won't find out about any possible further treatment until I see my consultant later in March. I am fairly pain free but still attached to my drain. My main...
Hello, I have Grade3 invasive BC and lump is 4.5cm. I am waiting on CT scan soon hopefully then told 6 sessions of chemo. I'm really scared as getting pain under arm and thinking it's spread. I have Polymyalgia arthritis and hear so many stories about...
Hi, I've just had a phone call with a date for surgery, next Tuesday 8th March. Are there any useful tips for me please? for preparing for the surgery, useful things for being in hospital, items that will help recovery etc etc..... And anything...
Hi. Recently been diagnosed with secondary breast cancer so thought I’d join this group. feeling very angry.
I'm absolutely furious! Saw GP on Monday (a feat in it's self) Thought I had an infection in my Ladybits, usual symptoms (nasty nif, discharge, tummy and back pain) , swab taken and found to be normal. GP proscribed pessaries. I opened the pharmacy bag...
Hi I'm ploughing my way through radiotherapy, and whilst it's nowhere near as traumatic as chemotherapy, I'm feeling really low. Don't know whether it's part of the treatment or if I'm just physically and mentally worn out. The end of all my treatment...
Hi All, This is the first time I've entered anything on this forum or indeed a blog of any kind. Where do I start? I was diagnosed with Stage 1; 5mm; slow growing, Oestrogen driven breast cancer December 2019. I was told that I was lucky and if one...
