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Hi, Does anyone know what you can do or take to ease the intense itching after breast surgery? I have a 2nd surgery next week and would like to be more prepared this time. It was horrendous first time worse than the pain, but no-one would give me any...
I just had pharmacy clinic appointment and was advised to not eat out at restaurants or order takeaway during chemo ? Did anyone get this advice ? Did anyone follow it ?
Hi all Am new to all this techno stuff so trying to find my way around. I’m a 67 yo and was diagnosed with triple positive breast cancer in October and had a lumpectomy and sentinel node removal on 28th November. Saw my surgeon on 6th Jan for results...
Hi there... I am 2 days into finding out that I have grade 2 invasive ductal carcinoma in my left breast and I feel completely overwhelmed by the amount of information that I need to get my head around. My consultant has advised me that my first course...
Hi all, seeking wisdom about Tamoxifen, oncology appointments and Mirena coil please Firstly, I finished radiotherapy on Friday, supposed to start on tamoxifen soon, but no discussion has been had about this, I was expecting to talk it over with oncologist...
I'm due to have lumpectomy and lymph glands removed beginning of February, day surgery all being well. Just wondered what I should expect recovery wise? I'm making a list of movies I'd love to watch and tv box sets, plus I have a lot of books in my still...
Hi I’ll be starting Chemo soon and wanted to hear from anyone who had the Cold Cap. Did it make your time at the hospital much longer? Did you have to have your hair cut beforehand - mines nearly waist length and really thick, so is it still possible...
Hey all mums just had her masectomy with lymph nodes removed and she has currently two drains. I know you are not allowed to lift heavy objects but are you allowed to lift a kettle any advice greatly appreciated thank you!!
I'm due to have lumpectomy and lymph nodes removed first week in February which will be day surgery (all being well). Does anyone have advice as to what I should take with me and what to wear? I'm thinking loose clothing, perhaps front opening. What about...
Hi I am nearly due my 2nd year screening since right mastectomy anx left lumpectomy. Over the last month or two I have felt a strange feeling around my collarbone and up my neck. I cannot really feel anything but the feeling is like inside is swollen...
