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I found a lump in my left breast just before Christmas...more like it found me and it was completely accidental that I noticed it. When I was getting undressed my arm brushed against my left boob and I felt a hard lump and thought....wtf! It is rather...
Hi, seen a couple of threads recently about NHS v private, I was diagnosed via the screening programme and all appointments and surgery has been with NHS hospital about an hour from me which has been fine, I really like the consultant so happy to do the...
Hello, I was diagnosed with breast cancer in November. Six weeks later I was told it had already spread and was now in my bones (lower back). I’ve started chemotherapy but what happens after that is still a bit unclear. I’m 45 with a young family. To...
Hi everyone! I had a lumpectomy and radiotherapy and I’m so worried about going back to work. I’m a primary school teacher and it’s full on but I feel so run down and tired I’m so anxious about getting back to normal. Has anyone any wise words about going...
Diagnosed with lobular bc + nodes, had mastectomy in December 2020, six cycles of chemo Jan-May and radiotherapy x15 in June. Then had to have some dental work done. Am due to have first Zometa infusion this Friday but am having a panic about the possible...
Can anyone recommend anything please
Good evening! I have recently been diagnosed with stage 3 triple negative breast cancer with the possibility that it has advanced to my liver with an MRI being done next week. I am covered under private health insurance through work whom are encouraging...
Good day to all! I am going to have left breast mastectomy with immediate reconstruction (DIEP) in February. Next week will meet my plastic surgeon in Wythenshawe Hospital. This Tuesday went for second opinion to private clinic. Well, same as first...
I’m 64, diagnosed with breast cancer 23 December 2021. I’m having a mastectomy 21 January. The cancer was found after a routine mammogram. At least it’s been found very early.
I’m starting 1st chemo Friday and have asked to try the cold cap. Just wondered if you get measured for the cap prior to treatment day or is it all done the same day as 1st chemo . Also can I take cocodamol before wearing it or does it have to be just...
