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I had a lumpectomy dec 2020 followed by radiation therapy. So for 2 years I have worn nonwired bras but have recently had a fitting for a wired bra. Is it ok to wear a bra with a wire after BC if its comfortable? Sorry this may seem a silly quest...
Hi all! Starting radiotherapy for a 3 weeks course very very soon and was wondering if theres anything I can do to prepare for it or the possible side effects ? I live alone and im struggling quite abit mentally so wanted to reach out. Im not the youngest...
Hi everyone I’ve recently finished primary chemo for HER2 positive breast cancer. I had surgery mid January and all going well. I met with Oncologist yesterday who has suggested Kadcyla for 12 months after radiotherapy. The thought of going back to...
I found this Community just today when looking for information. It looks really welcoming and useful so here I am. I have a recurrent breast cancer after 30 years, and am finding treatment much changed. I hope I can be useful here sometimes as well as...
I had an appointment with oncology today and was offered this new drug. I agreed to try it..looking at the side effects its a bit worrying as I'm not even managing anastrozole very well yet. Has anyone tried it ? Thanks xx
Hi, I have just been diagnosed with TNBC Grade 3 and my next step is MRI results then phonecall from Oncology. I'm feeling positive and living in the now which seems to be helping. I get up about 4.30am most days now. My other breast starts to twinge...
Hi, just wondering what people do to help with the skin around the nibble? The skin was dry and liquid comes out when diagnosed with breast cancer. It has become worse, even bleeding at times. Ive had my1st chemo. just wondering what dressing people...
I have been told today I do have breast cancer my first biospy was DCIS but after having a mri in December and another biospy 4 weeks ago I do have cancer. The consultant told me today I will have a mastectomy and I have been offered reconstruction. my...
So I got my Her2 result today which was negative, so no need for chemo before surgery. I have my CT scan tomorrow then the Bone scan Monday, I'm keeping everything xd there's no spread. Mastectomy booked for March 23rd. Just want to move forward and fight...
Hi, I just wondered how long you needed to worry about temperatures of chemo has now finished? Thank you x
