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Had the news I was dreading but half expected Wednesday that I needed chemo after my breast cancer surgery. Saw oncology and given treatment details including cold cap if I wanted it. Came away from that appointment feeling very undecided, my mind is...
Hi, I had a mastectomy 6/9. The first week was great and I only needed a few paracetamol to see me through. The drain was removed 6 days after surgery. I was just under 50ml over 2 consecutive days. I was told I'd feel better when the drain was out...
Hi, after a little advice. Just started round 2 of chemotherapy been using cold cap and all ok until yesterday noticed hair coming out ( strands not clumps) has anyone else’s had this and it lead to full hair loss or maybe it with just thin? Any help...
I had my surgery in May 2024 and I have developed a seroma. I read that the body should reabsorb them normally after a month mine has caused an infection it hurts to wear underwear and sleep on my side it has been aspirated but keeps filling up has anyone...
Hello all, I was diagnosed with stage II DCIS back in December, my GP referred me to the breast cancer clinic and I had my mammogram and biopsy on the 6th of January. I had to wait almost 2 months for my biopsy results, my first follow-up appointment...
Anyone know how the replacement of implants is done following bilateral reconstruction 12 years ago? It looks like both implants have ruptured and need replacing so wondered if anyone has gone through this? How was it done and how long did it take...
Hi all, has anyone got any experience of radiotherapy with recently healed scar? About 4 1/2 weeks post op I overstretched and felt a pop - caused me loads of issues - pain, numbness, tingling etc but BCN dismissive (I don’t have a key worker as she is...
Hello I have an appointment on Tuesday to discover results of MRI scan and to see what if any treatment I can have but want to have questions ready for them. My head is all over the place and can't think of one question to ask do if anyone can help...
Hi everyone. First message... 58 years old, just feeling at my very best and fairly new found freedom from child rearing and looking after elderly parents then wham breast cancer diagnosis! Long 2 week wait for lumpectomy. Underlying anxiety while trying...
Hi I was put on anastrozole and after side effects of itching and breathlessness was taken off after a few days, I've now been put on letrozole starting that today wondering is this quite common?
