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Why are mastectomy bras so dull like a femine pretty one .it's been so hard finding something in my size m&s have sold out in my size .Had to scour the internet to get a few .any ideas would be grateful thanks so much in advance
Hi all, Grateful to join the community. I am very alone on this journey so it’s great to connect here. I am 4 months into Chemo for breast/lymphoma and it’s been tough. Currently have terrible swelling in my arm as well as mouth ulcers. Has anyone had...
So I thought I’d got away with a 7mm breast tumour and tamoxifen and radiotherapy but at the radiotherapy planning appt the ct scan picked up a shadow on my kidney. Now waiting for ct scan of abdomen and pelvis too! Could be a cyst. Not sure ?! Had blood...
I'm ER neg/HER2 pos and everything is moving at pace. I know I shouldn't be antsy about the pace but it really is a load isn't it? I start with 4 months of chemo, targeted HER2 injections at the same time (and for 14 months after), surgery and then...
Hi all, Has anyone else experienced puffy eyes whilst on chemo? I'm on day 21 after first chemo of EC and since day 18/19 i have noticed my eyelids are puffy. I believe i read it is a symptom, just wondered if anyone had any advise regarding helping...
Had a pic line fitted yesterday. The nhs cover is too big and slips off so will buy a smaller one, just want to ask what is the best waterproof cover for bathing etc. what do you lovely people recommend?
hi just wanted to say hello, I decided to join the group to chat with people in the same position as myself. I do have a supportive family but sometimes find it hard to speak to them as I don’t want them to know I am struggling. I’m due for my first yearly...
Year to the day almost after my lumpectomy and my first mammogram has shown up microcalcifications in same breast. Had mammogram ultrasound and biopsy 7.9mm. Results in 2 weeks time. My hair has just started growing after a year and feeling so disappointed...
Hi everyone, After a very long 4 week wait I have my clinic appointment on Friday (symptoms - left armpit & breast pain, new skin puckering + lump and anxiety induced migraines!) My letter was pretty vague. I’m in Scotland and just wondered if...
Hi . Just been through my treatment. Plan with oncologist. After recent triple negative diagnosis . Lots to take in.
