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Good Morning After scan, mammogram, marker, biopsy i was sent a letter saying benign looking (by sonographer), benign feeling (by consultant). All good signs. I was then given an "untimed telephone appointment " for biopsy results with a time stated...
Hi i I am now 4 weeks post DIEP and aux node removal, during the surgery my surgeon tucked my skin just below the armpit and attached it to my chest wall, I am told this is to close off the armpit. I had the drain in for over a week once I was home...
I had pintuition yesterday lunchtime. this evening having "nipping" or pinching pain. always the weekend.
Hi I had my lumpectomy and sentinal node results today. I was originally diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma ER and PR positive HER2 negative low 7 x 9mm tumour. Stage 1 grade 2 Today I have been told its now 35mm and multifocal both invasive...
I'm several weeks into chemo (Placitaxel and Carboplatin) for TNBC, using the cold cap and so far keeping my hair in reasonable condition, tho' have armed myself with a super wig. I have a hair appointment on Monday evening and not sure what to do - I...
Hi all I’ve been diagnosed with ER positive/HER2 negative breast cancer and will be having surgery next Friday. Just wondering if there are any ladies on here in the same position? Angela
Hi. 4 weeks ago I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. A CT scan then indicated other suspicious areas. So I then had a PET scan and my first oncology appointment was yesterday. The cancer is also on an adrenal gland and in my spine. I am no longer...
Hi again,just been for mammogram,2nd one as I got called back They can only find 2 clips ,there should be 3! Phoned breast Care nurse still waiting for her to reply Anyone else heard of this Proper overthinking again
Hi everyone Anyone on the above medication at all? I am going to be on this for 2 years. Is it well tolerated? Any major issues anyone has faced, please share. I am new to the group and had my mastectomy for hormone sensitive breast cancer last month...
Hi all Hi Just after some advice regarding soft bra inserts to correct unevenness in size after lumpectomy I had earlier in year. My unaffected right breast is 34D whereas the left is more like a 34B post surgery. I’ve had two surgeries - first was...
