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Hi All, I just wondered if anyone diagnosed with breast cancer had any odd feelings in their breasts first. I seem to have an itchy pulling feeling in my nipple/areola area, also some tenderness (no lump, that I can feel) Many Thanks
I’ve just joined after being diagnosed with breast cancer, I’m hoping to read your comments to gain an insight of maybe what I have to experience. I have stage 2 and they have stated I will have radiotherapy and oestrogen blockers, they did mention chemo...
Hi Everyone I am new to this forum. I had a mastectomy & flap rebuild on 19th January.(10 days go) My breast is so swollen and so painful, does anyone know how long swelling takes to go down. I’m really worried they have made my breast too big. Is this...
Hello everyone, I was recently diagnosed with a malignant phyllodes tumour in my left breast and had a mastectomy 6 days later. I am 10 days post op now and I’m starting to process my situation. i am 22 years old and currently a university student ...
Hello, me again. I had surgery on 11th Jan for DCIS. Two days ago, I was told the margins were not clear and also that the 5mm DCIS was actually 24mm. I thought I was doing well with my recovery, and now I need to go through it all over again ! I stayed...
Invasive Lobular Cancer
Hi Im having a difficult time emotionally just now, and hoping that others on here can maybe give me some advice. I’ve finished my chemo and had 2 surgeries, on tamoxifen, targeted therapy and have radiotherapy and another surgery to go. I cold capped...
Hi , I’ve received my first adjuvant chemo treatment on Friday EC cycle , I have to say wasn’t as terrifying as I was expecting ! I was anxious days before and along with steroid and anti sickness tabs I ok , headachy and bit nauseous but manageable I...
Hi had mamoplasty and auxiliary node removal on Friday, but the pain in my arm is excruciating it’s like a burning sensation or electric shock is this normal? The drain seems to be draining I’ve got the district nurse coming today. I was told I can start...
Hi i wondered if anyone has used a medical practitioner to administer high dose vitamin C who is also based in the midlands? many thanks
