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So, I finished radiotherapy Tuesday last week. My nipple was already fairly sore and itchy but it has now become sore and cracked with some fluids coming out. I was advised to wear a tighter bra and given foam dressings to prevent friction which did...
Hey newbie here, looking for some support I guess! I’m 44, never had children. On 30th April I had a punch biopsy, mammogram & ultrasound on my left breast. I’d found what felt like a large lump & my breast is very swollen, red & sore. It felt...
I may be relocating to the Plymouth area and would be under the care of Derriford Hospital. I was wondering if there are any experiences of the BCU there - pros and cons would be great. Many thanks.
With this being a breast cancer forum - let’s take moment to remember Kris Hallenga. A wonderful human that has raised awareness of breast cancer and I’m sure her work has saved many lives. Xxxx
Hi all I've been on this forum for a while. I've had my lumpectomy and sentinel node done but was waiting for 5 months for my radiotherapy date. I had my radiotherapy planning scan done on Tuesday and just wanted to reassure anyone waiting for this...
Hiya - advice please I’ve just finished 6 rounds of chemotherapy (3 x EC & 3 x Docetaxel) and after all the chemo side effects Im starting to feel like going out and seeing more friends. I lost my hair months ago and that hasn’t been a huge problem...
Hi, has anyone had problems with leg pain and weakness. While having chemo last year I had pain in both legs, when in hospital I had oral morphine. Now I still have pain and weakness and my legs give way sometimes. I now walk with a stick, can not walk...
Have had my first yearly mammogram after having mastectomy for breast cancer .I am getting myself all worked up waiting for the results .His this normal or I am paranoid .
I went to the GP after finding a lump on my breast, he referred me on the 2 week referral system and I was seen by a registrar the following day, a week later I had mammogram and ultrasound. The consultant who did the ultrasound said I just had a cyst...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-47776103 Phoned NHS inform on 08000 858531 letters sent to 304 people effected and those people should get the letter tomorrow .
