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Having had a left sided therapeutic mammoplasty (January) followed by an axillary clearance (March) I wasn’t driving for a while, and used a big soft pillow to keep the seatbelt away from the tender bits while a passenger. Now I’m back behind the wheel...
Just read that Sarah Beeny has been given the all clear. I have heard if other celebs being told this and wonder whether anyone here has. I finished active treatment in October following bi lateral mastectomies, chemo and radiotherapy. I'm now on tamoxifen...
Hi, I'm new here too. I'm 9 weeks post bilateral mastectomy but am still having issues with lymph build up. I look like I have a sack of potatoes under my t-shirt! I also have had M.E. and Fibromyalgia for 40 yrs (I'm now 71) so it feels as though I am...
I have just been diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer. On discussion I was told I may be able to have Hormone Therapy to reduce size. Does anyone have experience of Hormone therapy?
Hi i had my nipple and areola removed and what ever else behind plus lymph nodes on the 31st March after a mammogram showed suspicions on Valentine’s Day. my operation went well, recovery has been great, lymph nodes gave the post pain. I had my dressing...
Hi all, I was diagnosed with Invasive Lobular Cancer in 2021 and have since had a mastectomy, chemo and radiotherapy. I have now developed a rash on the mastectomy site which the consultant today has said looks like a cancerous rash above the skin....
Hi all, Ive been to the Breast Clinic a couple of times in recent months due to breast symptoms (discolouration, slight swelling, slight peau d’orange). First appointment the ultrasound was clear and they said it’ll be to do with my hormones as I’m...
Hello, unfortunately, my Oncotype score came back as 27, so I'm starting 16 weeks of Chemotherapy (8 rounds 2 weeks apart of EC and Paclitaxel + Zoldrolic Acid). Everyone keeps telling me how strong I am, but I'm actually terrified. I live on my own with...
Hi I’m hoping with the experience everyone’s gone through someone can help! I’ve had my op all cancer removed with clear margins 1 out of 21 lymph nodes had cancer. I’m starting chemo tomorrow I’ve been and had bloods done which is a nightmare as I’ve...
I am waiting for my mastectomy and DIEP reconstruction and have just noticed on my online NHS app that I have been given an appointment for the Anaesthetics Department on 26/4 but have not received a letter yet. Does this mean that my surgery is not too...
