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Hi everyone I had a lumpectomy and SNB 9 days ago. My armpit is still very sore and tender. I've got no pain at all from where the lump was taken but the area under my "bingo wings" feels sore and numb and is stinging quite a bit. Is this...
I've realised I've lost one eyebrow and the other is thinning fast. Ant tips out there for good make up etc? I'm still having chemo so I can't have microblading done
Was diagnosed with breast cancel 20 months ago and had lump and 2 sentinel nodes removed. Am on Letrozole for 5 years. Have now been diagnosed with lump on throat and am having saliva gland removed in Feb. When I asked about the possible connection of...
Hi, I was diagnosed on the 20th December with Grade 2 Invasive Ductal cancer (merry bloody Christmas!!). It’s oestrogen & progesterone positive, don’t know my Her2 result yet. I am utterly overwhelmed by everything at the moment & I still have to break...
Hi everyone , Had my surgery 9 days ago, still carrying my drain which is a pain. I had lymph nodes removed and now very worried I will need further treatment. I haven't told my son the c word so could get away with just "they removed my lump". ...
Greetings all,I had my mastectomy 2weeks ago,my consultant said he would see me 2weeks after the operation. I have to wait another 3weeks,is that usual?it seems a long time to wait for the results 5weeks.I would be most grateful if anyone could help alleviate...
Hi I had a lumpectomy and SNB on 14 December. I have tried to do some VERY gentle simple pilates moves in the bedroom just now and I feel worn out. I only did 9 minutes. Barely moved. But out of breath. I usually go to pilates weekly prior to...
Treatment finished September 2022 and routine scan has now shown up secondaries in spine ribs and pelvis. Feeling flat and sad. Was contemplating holding off telling kids until after Christmas but was persuaded by oncologist to tell them right away. Feel...
Hello everyone I have recently had a dexa scan has anyone else has this? trying not to get stressed out! Thank you
Hi everyone. I thought I’d finished my active treatment for ER8 PR8 Her- BC but was told a few days ago that “abnormal and suspicious” cells were found in the peritoneal washing done during the removal of my ovaries & tubes two weeks ago. Not enough for...
