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Hi, I have recently had a bilateral therapeutic mammoplasty with lymph node removal on both sides. Cancer was found in four nodes and I am now having a CT Scan. I understand that this is normal procedure but am terrified that it will have spread and what...
Hi I'm new to the group and this is my first post. I was diagnosed with breast cancer early December and last Thursday had the breast lump removed and also some lymph nodes removed. My breast doesn't really hurt much although it's very bruised, but...
Hi all, I’m having a second mastectomy (for symmetry). The surgeon does not use routinely use drains, but I can ask for one. I did have a drain fitted for the first mastectomy (with axillary clearance) butI still developed a huge 900ml seroma that had...
Hello everyone- is anyone on Ibandronic acid - need advice please. Due to start them soon - not keen - have had chemo, mastectomy and radiotherapy. ? side effects ? Blood tests thanks - love to all
Hello All, I am taking the hormone blocking tablets Anastrozole for the last 2 months and am feeling very tired, Has anyone felt the same on these tablets. I have also just started taking a chewable calcium with vit D tablet to hopefully stop the thinning...
Hello. Is anyone able to advise me on a comfortable bra for after my surgery please? I have tried Macom's Signature Bra and Marks & Spencer's Flexifit Post Surgery Full Cup Bra. Neither are comfortable for me and I don't know where else to try. I have...
Hiya I have finally had my masectomy and reconstruction and lymph nodes all clear. How long will this recovery be? Will I need further treatment ? how do I know if there is no other cancer in my body I am just feeling anxious all the time , please advise...
Hi everyone, happy new year to you all. I received an urgent referral for suspected breast cancer on the 23rd Dec. Currently waiting for scans etc. I was told to expect a delay in my local area. Hoping to hear something this week. I'm 35 and noticed...
GP called me this morning to say that hospital notes say biopsy results look like suspected IDC. He said they have been sent off for more information, so I still have to wait to be called by the nurse to go in for official diagnosis. I’m so anxious...
Last April I had a lumpectomy followed by a 2nd and 3rd op in May and July. I then had radiotherapy in October but since my 3rd operation I have breast pain and nipple tenderness that comes and goes. Recently the tender nipple seems worse so I spoke to...
