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Hi all, I’m starting a week of radiotherapy tomorrow afternoon, just looking for any tips or advice please xx
Itchy, dry, white flakes coming off scalp 1 week after EC chemo. Been going on for 3 days even though I’ve washed my hair, tried coconut oil, and hair moisturizer. Can’t sleep. Insomnia. Any advice? Will call nurse in morning also. Thanks.
Hello everyone and I hope you are all ok ️ I am post left mastectomy and have just got appointment through within oncologist. I am scared what will happen at the appointment etc can anyone advise? I am grade 2 / stage 2 with 1 lymph node positive...
Hello everyone, I had a right mastectomy on the 18th of July. It is all healing very well and the consultant is pleased with the wound, however, I’m still getting this more or less constant “burning” sensation around the middle of where the breast was...
Hi, After having Lobular breast cancer, then 2 lumpectomys due to the size of the lump and getting clearance, plus 23 sessions of radiotherapy, my left breast was at least 2 sizes smaller than the right. My surgeon decided a perforated Flap would be...
I had chemo, mastectomy and finally radiotherapy which finished 8 months ago. not complaining but does anyone have any pain/discomfort from their node clearance still? Just curious, totally grateful for the treatment received and would rather have a...
Today i have just seen the nurse at the InHealthclinic for my biopsy results. I was told I had Grade 3 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Oestrpgen receptor Negative, the size is 10mm. They were still awaiting HER2 results. We were told that should get an...
I had a lumpectomy on 3rd August and today received my results. Unfortunately I do not have clear margins so require a second operation. At first I felt gutted I just wanted this to be over with. However after several cups of tea, I am now looking on...
Hi All New to the group. I'm five days after lumpectomy on left breast. Feeling ok but. Going to consultant on Friday to get results of the lumpectomy and removal of 2 lymph nodes. Feeling a bit anxious and out of controlnto be honest. have lots of...
Hi all, I have stage 2 invasive ductal oestrogen receptor positive in my right breast, finding it really hard to sleep due to discomfort/pain any suggestions?? Plus having a lumpectomy in a couple of weeks, which is the better sports bra for after...
