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Hi, have just had cancer surgery/ sentinel lymph nodes removed and a breast reduction in my left breast. I've been told to wear extra supportive bra. My problem is my left breast is now half the size. So normally I'm a 36g/gg. If I wear this normal size...
Hi, how long did you have to wait for a Lumpectomy after being diagnosed ?
It's a week since my second session of EC and my sense of taste is starting to go. A lot of things, even water, seem to taste quite greasy. Does anyone have any tips on satisfying my appetite? as at the moment I seem to be overeating just to get that...
I am due to start my first chemo on Tuesday 4 cycles if EC every 3 weeks followed by 12 weekly cycles of Paclitaxel. I am really scared about the side effects in particular the hair loss. I am going to try the cold cap but nurse said it only works on...
Hi there, I'm 53 and was told after a series of biopsies following a routine mammogram that I had pleomorphic lobular carcinoma in situ which is apparently treated as DCIS. I have two areas in different sections of the breast and was told that I would...
After 3 attempts to remove lobular breast tumour nearly 2 years ago, I now have a very similar hard lump close to the surgery site. I can't tell my family until I know more. I'm waiting for a clinic appt to find out. I can't bear the thought of going...
Hi everyone, We’ve shared Della’s experience of being diagnosed with breast and ovarian cancer in this blog here . Come show your support by watching the video and reacting to the blog. We hope you will find hearing Della’s story helpful as our Community...
Just received a box full of little gifts and goodies absolutely lovely and helpful , A friend sent me the info if you google little lifts it is a charity website easy to complete forms and add screenshot of hospital letters proving treatment they will...
Hey a summary of where I am at found lump dec 22 end of Jan told it was benign after biopsy and US taken (before results) 10th feb told I had DCIS hormone positive grade 2/3 Started tamoxifen so medical menopause at 35. lumpectomy became mastectomy...
Hi everyone I have read a lot of blogs from ladies who have had frozen shoulders after mastectomy but I had a lumpectomy and am wondering if my frozen shoulders are from the side effects of letrozole. Any one else had this experience?
