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I was called back after screening mammo, 9mm breast lump biopsied and confirmed it was cancer with no node involvement. But when transferred to local hospital and mdm recalled for ultrasound and biopsied lymph node. 2 lymph nodes were positive. So Wednesday...
Hi, following biopsies 4/10 I had WLE and SNB 24/10 - bifocal invasive tumours (20mm + 4mm) and 55mm DCIS removed. Lymphs clear but 3 sides of DCIS without clear margins. Yesterday (12/12) I had reexcision with lateral mammoplasty. Obviously no results...
Hi all I had a mastectomy 3 weeks this Friday went and seen my breathing nurse today everything looks good and happy with it.i had wide spread dcis today when talking to breast nurse she said they will look for invasive cancer as I had alot of dcis...
Hi everyone, I'm new to the group, thanks for accepting me. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2024, a week after my mum passed away suddenly. Its been a very difficult 6mths but I'm now post mastectomy. I was meant to be having chemo but when...
had a third rexcision to my breast to remove unclear margins by local anaesthetic. I found the procedure extremely painful and after stitching me up, the surgeon turned his back and walked out the room. I then burst into tears from physical shock apart...
Hello Has anyone experienced their legs feeling weak at times throughout their treatment? Christabelly
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Hi everyone i had left side mastectomy and sentinel lymph nodes removed 6 days ago. I was out of hospital the same day and I’m recovering well. No significant pain, Just discomfort which can be well managed with ibuprofen and paracetamol. I’m lucky...
Hello , hope you’re all well. i had a biopsy on 25th November and was told id hear back within 7-10 days. On the 8th day I received a text and an email confirming my next appointment for 6th January , exactly 6 weeks since my biopsy. Is it normal to...
Dear All, I am pencilled in to have a double mastectomy on 20th December and had my bone scan on Friday of last week and my body scan yesterday. I have been told it depends on the results if they will go ahead with surgery. But when I asked how long the...
