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I've had breast cancer and a mastectomy, it's been a year May I had my operation, followed by chemo and radiotherapy, I no longer have cancer however I feel like getting over it is the hardest bit, I feel lost, I feel like I've lost myself, I have no...
Hi everyone, I’ve been told I’ll need a moulded bra before RT breast. Also told it will be embarrassing as hands on. Has anyone had this who can share their experience. I can’t find anything about it. Thank you
Hi I had breast cancer 3 years ago and I've been doing well but over the last 3 weeks been struggling with new pains. Spoke to my oncologist who wasn't to concerned but then yesterday another new item my right breast has a slight pink colouring so straight...
Hi I was diagnosed with DCIS 10 years ago next month. Lumpectomy saw me with NED, but the tumour was Her2 and hormone positive. I was treated with Fec-T, Herceptin and Tamoxifen (5 years the 2½ of letrozole) I was discharged from oncology in the last...
Hi I don’t know how administration works for mammogram results but I think they should be categorised so we don’t have to agonise about results (even though we still will anyway) I had breast cancer 2 years ago and have not received mammogram results...
Had a mastectomy 2 wks ago and healing well. Few questions though......... I smell, not of BO but just a weird smell coming from my armpit. Hubby says I'm being paranoid but I'm convinced I do. I had lymph nodes removed and wondered if it's anything...
Hi, I've been on anastrozole for about 7 months and my blood pressure has gone high has anyone else experienced this? Thanks
Hi. Not sure if anyone else has experienced this issue or whether I'm just being selfish. This is my second round of cancer having had stage 4 melanoma 4 years ago. My husband was my absolute rock at that time and he helped me get through some very bad...
Hi All I started my first EC chemo on 12th January and am due my 2nd cycle on 26th. I decided to cold cap but I have suffered from a migraine try headache for about a week. I spoke to my oncologist and he said it wasn’t related to either chemo or cold...
Hi Folks So had my result appointment today following 2 biopsy 3 weeks ago. Turns out I have dcis but also a small area of invasive cancer but will need a full mastectomy. They can't offer any reconstruction as my bmi is too high and I smoke. I am a...
