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How long after doutlet lumpectomy does radiation usually start my plan is to have it my margins were clear with 1/10 lymphnoid involvement I’ve had no word and it’s six weeks post op is this normal x
I’m really struggling with symptoms of vaginal dryness. It’s very uncomfortable and has also thrown my sex life out the window. Can anyone recommend a good long term lubricant, and not too expensive, I’ve been told by my GP that nothing is available...
Hi everyone, so I had a left side mastectomy with implant reconstruction at the same time. Surgery was on 12 July so just a few weeks ago. I'm still waiting on pathology results from the nodes that were removed so no idea if further treatment is needed...
Hi All, So had quite a scary experience last night.Became very breathless,shivering then hot.No temp,oxygen dropped to 92 and heart rate was 115 even when sitting.Phoned 24 hr triage line who advised my partner to call 999 for an ambulance.No ambulance...
So I had a mastectomy on 7th May Three weeks later my wound burst due to infection and seroma and lack of woundcare Has anyone else had this happen. I'm wearing a wound vac 24/7 and nurses coming twice a week but it's still 6 cm diameter and chest...
hi I'm new to the forum. really appreciate the sharing of info here - it's been so useful. thank you I was recently diagnosed with grade 2 lobular invasive Ca LN clear - a total bolt out of the blue as fit and well and exercise a great deal and all...
Hi, I’ve recently had a lumpectomy and lymph nodes removed under arm (can’t remember the proper name for that one) but the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes in my neck. So will be starting chemo in a few weeks (hopefully - if surgery was successful...
After finally having my oncology referral last Thursday, 6 weeks post op, I was finally starting to get my head around chemo (to some extent - I’m really agitated and anxious for the unknown, first round Tues 6th Aug.) For my BC nurse to ring today to...
Just been told that after my operations and RT, this HT is my treatment as I’m post menopausal. would love to hear anyone’s experience of how they went on these. Which ones the took or hated?! Any tips gratefully received!! How long do the infusions...
Hi is anyone on exemestane? I've been on anastrozole and have just been put on Exemestane.Ive gained 10kg and have severe bone pain hope I will be better on this new Drug.Can anyone give me any good feedback. AJ X
