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Hey everyone, Any good news would be greatly appreciated. So, the story. A year and a half ago, my wife (30yo) was diagnosed with Triple Negative breast cancer in her left breast, grade 3. She underwent lots of chemo, immunotherapy, and then had...
Hello Everyone, I am due to have a single mastectomy at Homerton hospital next Monday 22nd April. I was wondering if anyone out there has had a mastectomy there recently. How lobg is the surgery? Also I am a bit concerened as the Breast Care Team and...
Hi all just wanted to share with you, that I had my results from my lumpectomy and lymph node biopsy yesterday and they told me they had got it all out and it has not spread. Next plan is radiotherapy and tablets. I'm honestly completely over the moon...
Hi just been to breast clinic had necessary tests and biopsy and was told by Dr that looks like is cancer but still awaiting results from biopsy. How long does it take to results to come back? I have read that up to weeks.
Hi all, I'm one week post op off double reconstruction and lymph node removal and of course Cancer removal. I need a good cry still. I'm very tired could sleep all day and smothered with love and help at h e, to the extent I just want to be on my own...
I started chemo and immunotherapy last week and am worrying about breast pain and tenderness since then - not as congested as it was better chemo but achy. Is this typical?
I Have Breast Cancer in my left Axillary ( Arm Pit ) And Secondries in the left side of my Neck which greatly concerns me. After months of treatment my CT showed improvement with shrinkage in Both. However since having another CT Scan things have not...
Hi all, I’m a newbie here. Just had a recent stage one diagnosis and lumpectomy on left breast, came home from Hospital on Tuesday. Although I have some great supportive friends, I live on my own so thought I would reach out and appreciate any advice...
Any suggestions on what to pack for mastectomy and lymph node removal surgery?
Dear all. I have potentially a mastectomy booked for this Friday. The doctors want it done asap but can’t have reconstruction yet. Anybody else gone through this as don’t know what to expect in terms of recovery and emotional side. I’m feeling very s...
