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Can anyone share a similar exp or add any insight please? had lumpectomy on 2 areas in same breast 19mm. I’ve read that most ladies have between 3 and 5 weeks RT following. I’ve been told i am only having a weeks treatment, every day. Obvs very delighted...
Hello Tomorrow is the day I have my staples out and also find out what they found from my mastectomy and node clearence. I am so scared about this and am not sure what results I am going to be given. Can any one tell me more who has been through this...
I'm sure you lovely people will be able to tell me. How do you feel after treatment with epirubicin, cyclophosamide and docetaxel? How long before you feel something? I'm feeling very wimp like and filling with dread.I am scheduled to start on the 25th...
Hi all, I’m booked in for a mastectomy of my right breast with a DIEP flap reconstruction at the same time in a couple of weeks. In a bid to take my mind off it I’m going shopping! So I wondered if anyone would be able to give me any advice about what...
Hi everyone I’m a little bit confused about when some people are saying they are waiting for results after mastectomy / lumpectomy , what results ? Also , is everyone sent for a CT scan or is it only when they can see nodes are infected in the original...
Hi everyone I’ve been reading for a while just finally plucked up the courage to join in I’m 46 , mum of 4 , wife of 1 I was officially diagnosed last Tuesday , 2nd Feb but pretty much knew it was cancer the previous week when I had the US and biopsies...
Lord I feel rotten today.. If it was Monday I'd phone my cancer nurse but I can't find a number for a Sunday. Head pounding all morning sick feeling ....had some ibuprofen about 2 hours ago hasn't touched headache. Limbs a bit could and twitchy...
Hi all I just wanted to recommend a company called Nicola Jane for post op bras. They have a fantastic range for all types of breast surgery, the costs are reasonable, delivery is quick and the most impressive thing is you get a full 365 days to return...
Just received a copy of my post op Results Letter which shows a change in results of Receptor Status from PR8 to PR0. Rung BCN to check who confirmed initial diagnosis was incorrect. What will this mean treatment wise?
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