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I started my chemo journey yesterday and was able to try the cold cap and was able to tolerate it at this stage. if you have used this, I know it is actually on 50/50 it will work and you can still lose masses of hair. I’m imagining that I will be sleeping...
I'm so nervous about starting hormone treatment... Such as the side affects... Any advice or experience on this type of treatment for oestrogen receptive breast cancer x
When 1st diagnosed from screening mammo to say small lump 9mm transfered to local hospital then diagnosed with lymph nodes involvement 2 at moment. A week yesterday had lumpectomy and lymph node clearance. Between diagnose and operation all ok continued...
Hi all, not sure if many people post treatment are on here but thought I'd write anyway. I finished treatment for TNBC back in February 2023 and am currently waiting for a date for my second fat transfer. Not anxious about that as the last one was ok...
Hi, I'm due to start radiotherapy in early January and Tamoxifen tomorrow. I had a grade 1 in my left breast, the lumpectomy was successful, removed whole tumour plus clear margin. No spread to lymph nodes. Some nerve damage, but nothing too awful. ...
Hi all, I’m new and have grade 2 her-, e/p + breast cancer. I’m currently recovering from a lumpectomy 10 days ago and was doing great until 7 days when developed a stabbing pain in my back side under the shoulder blade. After a call to my breast cancer...
I am petrified I have just received a recall letter following routine mammogram . I just don’t know how to cope!!!!!!
Hi all. I'm trying to find some zip front fastening bras. I'm having surgery on the 19th December to remove 3 cancerous lumps from my right breast and all of my lymph nodes in my armpit. Does anyone have any suggestions please. I've already bought...
Hello everyone Just wanted to introduce myself briefly. Currently waiting for the next cycle to start which was postponed due to my liver results not being in the right range. I had a PICC line inserted two weeks ago but still feeling sensitivity...
Hi I had a breast lumpectomy yesterday and a lymph node removed. I wondered if anyone had any good tips on when they found it ok to shower. My dressings are waterproof but I'm worried about making them too wet. I am finding the lymph node wound more...
