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I have just been given the date for my lumpectomy. Relieved to have a date but feeling very nervous. Any advice on how to cope upto and afternoon surgery would be very appreciated.
Hi I know this might be a silly question but do you get put in a hospital bra after lumpectomy surgery or do you have to supply your own?
Hello, I’m waiting to start chemo, nurses calling me for ‘info’ call tmrw. I’ve been told I need a PICC line out of the blue. No one’s looked at my arms/veins to rule out just using my arms each time. I’ve just googled a PICC line and thought of having...
As it's a new month thought I would start a new post for those starting chemotherapy this month or are having on going chemotherapy. Hugs to all
Hi all looking fir any advice git my results from my biosopy after calfications being seen on my first ever mammogram.git phone call today saying all was OK but we need u to come in Monday as we have found something when we did yr ultra sound over two...
Hi all, Im due my last cycle of paclitaxel and carboplatin and due to starr doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide next week. Ive pretty much sailed through the pac and carbo with only fatigue, heart burn and numbness to my toes. I am worried about the treatments...
Hi all. Newly diagnosed with ductal invasive breast cancer grade 3. Got an imaging scan tomorrow then chemotherapy, surgery, radiotherapy. I’m a nurse and being very practical about it all as I don’t think I will be too good as a patient! Slightly terrified...
Hi anyone had fluid leaking after having there Seroma drained after a Mastectomy
Hi All, I’m due to start Kadcyla next month. I’ve had chemotherapy, lumpectomy and and recently finished radiotherapy. Just wanted to ask how the side effects are if anyone is on Kadcyla?
Diagnosed with Florid LCIS and DCIS. After 2 lumpectomies I am now clear. I have been informed that as it was low grade I do not need radiotherapy however I have been offered Letrozole as a choice. They decided at MDT that the decision to take this drug...
