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Hey everyone.. so I had both breasts removed with reconstruction last May due to tumors in both..one side triple negative..all margins came back well clear but had to have chemo as belt n braces I was told due to tnbc..finished that in November and I...
Morning all, Just feeling a little apprehensive about my ct scan tomorrow for my radiotherapy set up tattoos. I have a normal tattoo so in my head I know it will be a breeze, at least it's not actually being done on my boob! lol. I have been told...
So this surgery was on tv tonight (Channel 4 I think). In case anyone wants to see how the surgery is done. This one took approx 13 hours.
After having four rounds of EC I was told by pretty much everyone that paclitaxel is much better tolerated so I was looking forward to an easier time. I have no nausea which is a blessing, but the exhaustion and fatigue is intense. I have eight weeks...
Hi, I am 2.5 weeks post lumpectomy op and have had my results. They show the lymph nodes are free but the tissue taken around my lump shows precancerous cells, are these DCSI cells? I’ve been given the option of another lumpectomy or mastectomy. My...
Good morning, I've just started exemestane, taking my first tablet yesterday. About an hour after taking it my face felt cold and tingly, thr roof of my mouth felt tight and I had a horrible taste in my mouth. This morning I still have all those, bit...
Hi, my name is Christine, Im 56 and live in Ayrshire, Scotland. Im a Gemini and cant stand Trump!. After a routine mammogram in August 2024 I was diagnosed with the above. I underwent lumpectomy and lymph node removal, followed by a shave excision which...
Hi I have an appointment on Saturday for a post surgery bra fitting at a consultancy recommended by my surgeon. any recommendations or comments would be helpful. Thanks
Hi all I am a 71yo Male who had surgery for Breast Cancer last June. It went well with no additional attention needed. Recently I had a phone conversation with a nurse from the clinic who conducts the Open Access Facility and she mentioned On Line Forums...
I'm just coming up to 2 years since my radiotherapy ended. I've had pain in lung area behind breast for ages now. I asked consultant 6 months ago if this could be from treatment. She didn't really discus it but sent me for CT scan. This came back with...
