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Hi I’m 8 weeks post mastectomy and have been following my exercises religiously each day, 2 to 3 times a day. However the chest tightness doesn’t seem to be getting any better. My surgeon has suggested physio but I’m expecting the NHS waiting list will...
Hi all, diagnosed today. Struggling xx
For the past 7 weeks since diagnosis I have had the best health service via the breast clinic. Fast efficient and a very professional service. I was highly impressed with it all. However, I do not find a lot of the care very client centred particularly...
Hi i was called back after a recent mammogram and after tests been diagnosed with stage one breast cancer in my left breast. I am due to have a lumpectomy at the end of the month then hormone and radiotherapy. I am petrified beyond belief and still...
Hi there I'm currently supporting my wife through cancer and whilst I feel like I’ve been looking after myself so I can best support her through I’m this time, the last couple of weeks I’ve found very tough and wanted to reach out for support. As things...
Hi, finding day one really overwhelming. Cant think about anything else.
Going abroad tomorrow should I take my silicone or a soft one don't want to be too hot What do you think And what about the security scanners at airport I am worried they will stop and search me Sorry and what about my medication anaztrozole Sorry...
Hiya, This Thursday In will have a left side mastectomy with immediate implant reconstruction on my left side. Following a diagnosis of triple negative breast cancer and also having a faulty gene mutation (PALB2), I feel this is my only option to minimise...
Hello. I am new here and this is my first post. I’m 39, had the whole suite of diagnostics for a lump (mammogram, ultrasound and a fine needle biopsy). All looked good except the last, which came back as C4 (probably malignant). I now need to have an...
