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I had a lumpectomy and lymph nodes removed nearly four months ago and finished my radiotherapy, two weeks ago. Everything had gone great and I have been told I am clear, which is all great news. I feel so grateful and fortunate compared to what some...
On Thursday 24th of July I was told I have cancer I found a lump in my breast saw doctor straight away all normal procedures taken got some of results Thursday but my consultant could not give a breast cancer diagnosis as pathology are still looking into...
Hi. Im due to have a mastectomy shortly and I wondered how anyone got on with the prothesis. Also anyone who has not had reconstruction and is quite happily living a normal life. Can you go swimming with the prosthesis? Thanks
Hi, i finished 5 days of the larger dose intense radiotherapy just 2 weeks ago and the last few days have been really difficult, I feel completely drained and exhausted with very little to zero energy, I cant even say It's because I'm doing too much,...
Hi, I wish I knew about this group 5 years ago. I don’t know if this is ok to post or not. I had a lumpectomy 5 years ago , have had chemo and radiotherapy and numerous post operations, needless to say I have a constant reminder that I look awful. It...
I am 49, I have regular period. I will have 1st chemo this Friday, before that, I will 1st injection (Zoladex) on Wed. Normally my period will come next week. I am wondering when do the symptoms kick after 1st injection of Zoladex? I am worrying the...
Hi .. so I went wig shopping today but was so confused and dismayed over the lack of choice and the cost in particular for human hair ! So I took to the internet instead - now I’m confused over what type of human hair wig I need to buy and if it’s a good...
Hi all, Has anyone had a pulmonary embolism after a mastectomy. I had a mastectomy 3 weeks ago and I was fine until last Saturday when I went to bed as I was feeling unwell and out of breath. I put it down to a mild infection in the drain site as it...
Hi, I had my operation 2 weeks ago to remove lump and results came back as clear margins and cleary lymph nodes which as I know is lucky. I now have to start hormone treatment in September and I am trying to inform myself so I can be prepared as possible...
Hello everyone, not really expecting an answer but just in case… I’ve had chemo, removed the tumour, removed all lymph nodes and then radiotherapy. Got slight lymphoedema on my breast that I’ve scheduled to look into. Im trying to get a bra that offers...
