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Mind in a whirl. Phone call today to say biopsy results are not back and will get a phone call next week. Have met the surgeon who was very positive that this will be fixed with an operation and radiotherapy. Just want to get going with the treatment...
Hello all. Feeling a bit low. In week 8 now after mastectomy and reconstruction and my breast tissue wounds have been quite big and I’m now in week 3 of carrying around a wound vac machine which irrespective of where the wound is I can’t bear carrying...
Hi, I was diagnosed DCIS / IDC early Oct. First op (WLE / SLNB) 24/10 - lymphs were clear but close margins x 3. Because of hospital delays my second surgery (lateral mammoplasty) was 7 weeks later - a further 15mm DCIS and 9mm IDC tumour were found....
Dear All, I had a mastectomy and lymph node clearance on 20th December and went back for my results yesterday. I have been told the tumour is 13 cm’s so bigger than they first thought and 9 of the lymph nodes are affected (this too shocked me). They mentioned...
Hi, I've just moved to my 4th chemo cycle where I'm also having Phesgo injections. Does anyone have any tips on dealing with the aches, pains that come from the injections. I'm having adhoc paracetamol and using a heated blanket but wondered if anyone...
Hi all, feeling a bit foolish. Saturday at just over 4 weeks post surgery (lateral mammoplasty) I overstretched my left arm / chest - I felt a pull in my chest at the time but there is nothing visible. However, since then I have significantly regressed...
Anyone had this? This is 2 years after I was diagnosed, have had chemo, radiation, surgery, lymph node removal and a mammogram about 6 months ago. Freaking out. Thanks Writing and rewriting cause I’m stressed. The paper says: XR Compression Mammogram...
Hi all, Just a reminder that you can ask to try different brands of anastrozole. I've had Accord and Teva so far without any problems. But then I was given Amarox, and straight away became very emotional and put on weight/become very bloated. Back...
Hi everyone I gave invasive ductal cancer and am taking 6 months of Letrozole before surgery. My hair seems to be thinning due to the medication. Has anyone had experience of this or know of anything I can use to help please. Thanks
Hi I've just started my hormone tablets and my face had got quite itchy can anyone recommend a good face moisturiser or any other suggestions please?
