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I had my lumpectomy and sentimental node removal on 16th February. Just had an appointment through to see a different consultant for my follow up on 15th March, so 4 weeks after the surgery. I believe all being well (clear margins and nodes hopefully...
Hi there - I found a lump this weekend and saw my doctor today. She was amazing and very reassuring however being a nurse I’m completely terrified, as I’ve cared for many breast cancer patients over the years. My doctor didn’t seem overly concerned on...
Hi, I’m new to the group. I am 1/6 rounds down of DC plus phesgo for Grade 2 invasive ductal carcinoma, nodes not involved as far as can be seen on US. HER2+, hormone +ve. Lumpectomy following chemo and then radiotherapy. Hair is still on but starting...
Hi I'm new, and a bit shy with online communication, I tend to overthink things, I'll try not to. I had surgery to remove a lump a few weeks ago, I have been very lucky, I found the lump very early, almost by accident. Today I will get my results on whether...
Hi all. I'm 44 and have had operation on left breast to remove cancer. Had chemotherapy and radiotherapy and now on 3 montly injections of prostat. I'm struggling with aching joints which keep me awake at night. Especially sore shoulders. Any advice...
Hi, I’m beginning 15 days of radiotherapy tomorrow - quite nervous tbh. I’m quite active and since my mastectomy have managed to get back up to my 4 miles a day - I’m really hoping I can carry this on, even if it’s slightly less. How have you all found...
Hi all hope you are all doing well has any one here suffered with swollen Ankles 2weeks after lumpectomy ?? X
Hello 54 yrs old. Went to the GP with lumps under my arm. Sent to breast clinic 6th March 2023 where they carried out ultra scan, mammogram and biopsy. Returned to the hospital last Wednesday, 15/03/23 to be told I have a stage 1 16mm invasive ductal...
Hi, has anyone had any problems with the back of their upper arm after SLNB? My wound on breast and under armpit are healing well (10 days post op) just a little bit of discomfort but the skin on the back of my arm and under the armpit is ultra sensitive...
Hi all. at the age of 37 I was diagnosed with hormonal breast cancer. I had chemo, radio and a lumpectomy. I was also put on tamoxifen for 10 years. 10 years is up this year. I’m slightly anxious to be losing the protection of tamoxifen but realise...
