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If a boob has a lump which needs removing .. and then will need radiotherapy which carries a risk of heart damage and skin damage and pain and a smaller hard disfigured boob at the end of it all ... HOW is that an advantage over a mastectomy? A mastectomy...
Had my lumpectomy a week today on right breast can’t believe week passed already is that a milestone in itself?? I’m feeling bit in limbo with regard to my emotions at the minute how should I be feeling? Everyone tells me I must be feeling positive now...
Hi I've been on Letrazole for about 3 months and it's all been fine but over the last 2 weeks my elbow joints and thumb joints have started to be sore and I'm having low abdominal pain, feels like all my reproductive areas. Just wondering if anyone else...
Hi, I was diagnosed with Grade 3 breast cancer at the beginning of December and have had a lumpectomy a couple of weeks ago. I have had a good recovery. Today I was told that my cancer was being sent to USA for DNA testing to see if I needed chemotherapy...
Hi. I had a lumpectomy and radiotherapy n early 2016. Then late 2021 I had an itchy spot which became lumpy. Turns out it was a local recurrence of the cancer. I was beyond shocked! So I had to have a mastectomy from which I’m recovering. It’s pretty...
Hello. Yesterday I had a meeting with my surgeon and has advised they need an MRI before planning surgery. All been a bit of a whirl as lump was found on my regular mammogram. No other symptoms or signs. Had an ultrasound and biopsy and lymph nodes...
so after having a nice break from Aromasin for breast cancer the last 5 weeks im due to see oncologist on Tuesday about going back on medication . This is the 2nd time ive had hormonal breast cancer when i was 36 and now at 60. Had a mastectomy last febuary...
Hello I had my first ever mammogram two weeks ago and was called to an assessment centre last Friday where I underwent four biopsies. It was a long day with so much to take in and now all I can do is hope for the best and prepare for the worst until...
Hi, Has anyone had or know anyone who has had to have radiotherapy after the completion of the DIEP reconstruction please? This is an unexpected turn in my treatment plan and I admit worrying about how radiotherapy may impact my reconstructed boobie....
Hi all.I was diagnosed with Stage 1 in December. It’s been a whirlwind of appointments & then surgery (they have everything yay). Oncologist is on February to start the next stage in this journey.
