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I have just been diagnosed with DCIS and will be having surgery in 3 weeks time. There seems to be a limited choice for post surgery bras for those with large breasts. I am a size 46F and have managed to find the Reco Post Surgery, Macom Signature Plus...
Hi everyone, So after three and a half weeks I finally have my one stop shop appointment tomorrow. And i don't know if this is normal but after going through the normal anxiety and fear of the worst case scenario. I'm now doubting myself and thinking...
Had a mastectomy last April and am on Letrozole. Can anyone tell me if joint pain I am experiencing in my fingers, knees and ankles can be related to medication or is it just my luck that having had breast cancer I now also have arthritis? Was going to...
Hi DCIS grade 3, initially 2cm but was 5 after first op. Results showed clear margins but not clear enough so 2nd op booked, results showed one area with no clear margin, (non invasive) so had third op two days ago. I would like to have a bit of knowledge...
I am new to the McMillan cancer forum and wish to say hello to everyone. I would especially like to chat to those who are Er+Pr+HER2-, metastatic, receiving Abemaciclib+fulverstrant+denosumab.
Hi all, can anybody shed light on having had a mastectomy with breast reconstruction using DIEP using abdominal skin and fat. I'm due to see the plastic surgeon tomorrow. I'm feeling really anxious and worried as it a big major surgery ️
Hello all you wonderful people. I am about to start me journey of removing the invading growth within my body. I have looked through a few posts and replies, but still wanted some advise I am going to have PERTUZUMAB TRASTUZUMAB DOCETAXEL...
Hello everyone, My name is Kelly, I’m 45 years old, and I’ve just been diagnosed with breast cancer. Excuse me if I don’t know all the lingo yet. At the moment I know that I have a grade 2 tumour where my breast meets my armpit. I think it might be...
Hello, I had surgery 3 days ago for DCIS and I’m struggling to find a comfortable position to sleep. I keep waking myself up with sharp pains as I must be catching myself, putting my arm in the wrong place or something… does anyone as any tips please...
Hi everybody. I take a daily 50mg ibandronic acid tablet . I have been on these for 4 months now . The side effects are bearable but during a conversation with my doctor whilst having acupuncture to help with sleep problems I mentioned that I struggle...
