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Hi all so sorry to be a pain but is anyone who has had a lumpectomy having trouble wearing any bra ??
I was told yesterday that my surgeon will not use drains after my mastectomy as he thinks the body gets rid of the fluids naturally. Has anyone else had it without drains? I'm now worrying it will build up. Just under 2 weeks to go, I'm starting to get...
To whoever this is useful...I was diagnosed for the second time with oestrogen-positive cancer. Treatment was mastectomy with possibility of chemotherapy. I chose to have double mastectomy even though cancer was only found in one breast. I chose not to...
Hi, I am having trouble with post surgery bras I have now tried 6 different bras but each one is cutting into me under my armpit probably due to swelling and change of shape following my bilateral mamography. I have tried creams and stuffing tissue under...
Hi I’m new to this forum and not very good online, computers weren’t invented when I was at school. I had breast cancer surgery in September 22, a lumpectomy and 1 lymph node removed- which was clear. Oestrogen receptor positive I was then given Letrozole...
Hi all, sorry for mentioning the dreaded bowels but after having my 1st chemo session 2 weeks ago, initially I was a little constipated, followed by 48hrs of diarrhoea and now I'm a little constipated again. I am still managing to go once or twice daily...
Hi all, I know some time ago there were people posting about the Blue Disability Badge. I applied approximately 6 weeks ago and explained about the BC and chemo treatment and how it left me unable to walk very far on the bad days etc. Lo and behold I...
Just been diagnosed, seeing surgeon tomorrow I know it's oestrogen positive but still waiting for Her2 result, so very nervous about that result. Got lumpectomy for 27th so not long to wait now. Just the not knowing if I will need chemo or just radiation...
I’m due to start Chemo shortly 2 types of medication over 18 weeks. I’m thinking of taking control and cutting my hair short before I start and buying a wig….. As I understand I can get one from the NHS….. Also what should I expect? I know we are...
Hi everyone one is there anyone here that is waiting on a lumpectomy I’m due for mine tomorrow and I’m so scared
