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Hello, I’ve had pain in the left side of my left breast for a long time. I’ve ignored it as thought it was hormonal. Periods all over the place due to peri menopause. (I’m 50) I then developed a swelling in my left armpit. I’m not sure if I can feel...
Hi all, I had a lymph node biopsy 10 days ago, wound has healed well but I have pain and what feels like a golf ball under my armpit. I didn't get any instructions of what to do or not do after surgery but I had a nurse check it 5 days ago and she...
Hi, I’m looking at a the two types of reconstruction: silicone & back muscle. For after a mastectomy. Has anyone any experience? It’s my right boob.
Helll, I have stage 3 breast cancer- spread to lymph nodes. I have undergone a mastectomy and full lymph node removal and am now meeting with my oncologist for the first time in a couple of days. I am expecting chemo and then radio but unsure what...
Hi all looking for advice if any one could help please.i have had two sets of biosopy a mammogram one then a vae and they still can't tell so got to have an op now on the area of calfications and get clear margins I think he said and another marker put...
Hi, so tearful and scared as I write this I am 38, have one beautiful daughter -16, and didn’t breast feed and am not on any contraception. So for weeks I’ve been experiencing random pains in my right breast. I had a breast specialist a month ago...
I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer 2 weeks ago. I'm waiting for HER-2 and CT scan results for a treatment plan to be put together. Appointment next week. First CT scan showed small tumour on adrenal gland so having a second to look at that more...
Got phone call tonight from breast clinic got appt for Monday for my results from my second lot of biopsy it was the breast nurse who called me last time it was just a receptionist feeling very anxious . Told would probably take up to 3 to 4 weeks only...
Hello, I have been through breast cancer treatment, chemo, radiotherapy and surgery. Lymph node’s removed. Large parts of Breasts removed. On going through airport security I am always patted down and directed to go through the X-ray machine. I was...
I had a lumpectomy last April , followed by 6 months chemo and then radiotherapy. I am 46 so the tamoxifen and zolodex have put me into menopause. My mental health is terrible, I was on anti-depressants, sertraline but had to change cos it wasn't doing...
