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Hello everyone, I'm new on here, I will just share a little about my history, in 2021 I was diagnosed with dcis , I underwent a lumpectomy and Radiotherapy. I'm 3 years clear now , but at my last mammogram in March abnormalities were found again this...
Hi! I had a mastectomy on one side with immediate DIEP reconstruction in 2023. My cosmetic surgeon is recommending various procedures to improve the look and match to other breast, including liposuction at hips and fat transfer on breast and nipple...
After a lumpectomy, 15 rounds of radiotherapy, hormone tablets and finding out I have osteopenia. Yesterday I tried to return to a role I have carried out for the last 15 years, but it left me feeling physically sick, exhausted and in pain Ending up home...
I was diagnosed last month with triple negative breast cancer and no lump found but cancer in my lymph nodes. I started chemo and immunotherapy today, with surgery scheduled after 8 cycles. My work has fallen apart in just a few weeks despite fantastic...
Hi All I had my surgery nearly 3 years ago, but have started with shooting pains in nipple,and like a sore pains on rib. I presume the rib pain is from Radiotherapy, and bra placement. Anyone else had pains so long after surgery? X
Hi, I was told that I had breast cancer on 19th March following a routine mammogram. Was told I wouldn't have felt the lumps, there were two. I was then told there was a further area of concern and had further biopsy on there on Friday. I have an appointment...
Hello I've been recently diagnosed and the treatment is probably going to be chemo first. Looking at hats any recommendations?
Hi I was wondering if anyone can suggests any websites to buy mastectomy bikinis for the larger cup size. I have tried all the ones advertised but unfortunately they only go up to a dad and I am a g cup. It’s really frustrating as I would love to wear...
I found an indent on my breast but no lump and thought at first it was just stretch marks, but after looking for signs of breast cancer (I only did this because a friend has just had a breast removed and as she didn't have any symptoms) I thought I better...
Hi there. This is my second time around and I have just seen my onco and will be starting docetaxel carboplatin and herceptin plu perjeya. Has anyone else had this combo? Thanks
