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Hi I had a date for a mastectomy and then the consultant recommended a reconstruction so I went to see the plastic surgeon. He is based in another hospital an hour or so away . He had agreed to do the reconstruction at the same time as my mastectomy...
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed at the end of August and so far I have managed to get away with just telling my 6 year old that "mummy's poorly". I have just been to see oncology today to discuss the treatment plan where I will need chemo. Just wondered...
Just had my first EC chemo , well I don't know what to say, I have had 4 and a half months of hell bilateral mastectomy lymph nodes out seromas, cording and now Chemo. I'm having EC it took only 30 mins! had fantastic care from Velindre , I feel better...
Hello there this is a very long shot but I will go for it !! I had a mastectomy back in March 2020 and have been left with a large flap on the side under my armpit on my side of chest just where your bra band ls. Every time I raise my arm it comes...
I am booked in for surgery on 22/10/21 and still not had a pre-op. Phoned BCN last Friday and today and still nothing booked. I want to scream argh!! I know the surgery is only provisionally booked depending on biopsy results which they should get back...
So I’m 5 weeks after my last chemo and waiting for my surgery, now all of a sudden my affected lymph node which was always a little lump is now sore and feels swollen! Anyone had anything like this happen?? What could it be?
Hi everyone. having read through the threads here i feel able to ask for advice. I was diagnosed with DCIS in March this year and i was recommended a therapeutic reduction because the tumour was quite large and my breasts are large and ptotic (droopy...
I'm done with treatment. Trying to give myself some tlc. Never been one for massages or facials. Does anyone have any experience/opinion of acupuncture. Hoping it may help with menopause symptoms - hot flushes and relaxation as still feel quite anxious...
Hi everyone I hope you are all doing ok. Well treatment is done and I feel I’d like to do some kind of exercise, possibly yoga, something calming. I live in Braintree, Essex and wondered if anyone knows of any classes. Following diagnosis and...
Is there any problem when the cardiologist cannot see well your heart images through your tissues because of your recent mastectomy? im about to get radiotherapy and this exam is required before undertaking it thanks beate
