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Hi there I posted last week whilst waiting for results of biopsy. Results say lobular cancer of left breast and Estrogen positive .Had an mri on Monday....no one warned me about the cod liver oil capsules taped to my nipples lol !!!! Awaiting Results...
Just been diagnosed with triple negative best cancer. It is grade two and 1.6 mm and stage 2.I had HER positive breast cancer 11 years ago on the same breast it was 1.5 cm and also stage 2. I was told that I needed a mastectomy which I had 4 weeks ago...
Hi all, just to let you know that I’ve had my right sided mastectomy and despite the risk of reconstruction being cancelled even as I was wheeled into theatre, I got my implant as well. The op has gone well and they’ve had me on the good drugs. A bit...
Hi ladies, I am 2 days post mastectomy and lymph node clearance with an expander in as reconstruction. I’m actually feeling pretty good, got 1 drain in and not too much pain just wondering if any one has any post surgery tips. Thanks.
Hi I have been referred to have the six sessions of counselling, just wondering if anyone else has had the counselling and how did you find it. I had a mastectomy in September and have struggled emotionally since so hoping it will help. Thanks
Good morning everyone. Cant believe its 4 months since i went into hospital for my operation for the breast cancer. Now ive gone through the radiotherapy, which was okish. But i just wanted to say thanks everyone for your wonderful messages of support...
Hi starting chemo.on Wednesday. Is there anything I can do to prepare? What are the essentials I need to buy in ready?
Hi there I was on here a few days ago. I have my lumpectomy on the 24 November, yesterday had a radioactive seen put In. Is it normal to feel as though this is all happening to someone else or is it my loony way of coping xxx I have been reading lots...
Hi im also her2+++ can’t see any recent posts. Are you still active?
I wonder if anyone can give me some advice?I saw my surgeon yesterday and was told that my invasive lobular carcinoma is Grade 3, 51mm; he gave me a choice between WLE and mastectomy. The surgeon recommended mastectomy because WLE comes with some serious...
