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Hi All, I’ve just been told that due to COVID and staff crises I may not be able to have immediate reconstruction with my mastectomy next week. I went through weeks of agonising what to do and now this! Also with the pre op check they had loads of details...
Wow do I need words of strength, wisdom and advice from fellow “club” members. My story already feels ridiculously long and drawn out and yet I was only diagnosed in September. Let me try to summarise why I’m on here tonight freaking out and unable...
I had a letter yesterday asking me to attend the breast care unit today to see a consultant (not my named one). I have a horrible feeling it’s to tell me my surgery has been postponed, or hopefully just the immediate reconstruction has been delayed. Addenbrooks...
Hello,diagnosed on my 77th birthday in August with B.C.Mastectomy on 14th Oct.Told my result Triple Negative Grade 3.No lymph involment.by nurse before I see surgeon on Monday.Looking as though chemo is the only option.Not great is it?
Hi I'm asking if anyone else has had this issue? I have only had one cycle of treatment for breast cancer and the skin on my face has appeared to have dropped. I have creases/wrinkles around my mouth that wasn't there two weeks ago! It's as though I've...
I had my check up today, nearly 2 weeks post mastectomy. Breast nurse said I have a small seroma that may need draining if gets bigger. Does anyone know if there is anything I could do myself to try and improve it?
I posted about my 2 cm lump a couple of weeks ago. I’ve had my mammogram, US and biopsy today and have been told I will have an appointment with the surgeon a week today. The lump measured 11-14mm, so I guess that’s good? Does that mean it’s likely...
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in July. Stage 1 but both breasts. I had an operation at the beginning of October and got the all clear. The feeling of relief was short lived as still suffering with tiredness but not sleeping. This week I had an...
Hi All Just a quick question re mammogram and conversation with the radiologist. I attend yearly breast check ups due to a strong family history of breast cancer. I have a history of breast cysts and I usually have a yearly mammogram and sometimes...
Hi I'm asking if anyone else has had this issue? I have only had one cycle of treatment for breast cancer and the skin on my face has appeared to have dropped. I have creases/wrinkles around my mouth that wasn't there two weeks ago! It's as though I've...
