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I have four 34D bras for post-mastectomy at the point you want to wear a light prosthesis (about 4 weeks post op). Pocketed and pretty new. Happy to post out to anyone who would like a couple. I also have a zip front bra, medium for post surgery, medium...
Hi hope everyone is ok. I had a lumpectomy and radiotherapy in May - August. My breast now has dimpling in, phoned breast nurse today who said they’d fit me in with consultant would be two weeks. Got a phone call to go tomorrow so now really worried....
Hello all, After 6 months, I finally finished my chemo. Which is great but now I am due to have my planning appointment for the radiotherapy later this week. The standard treatment would 19 days (15 + 4 boosters) but I have been offered a 9 days ...
Hi, has anyone been given the new drug pembromizulab alongside chemo? I am hoping to be given it after a mastectomy week after next. I was first diagnosed May 2021 and had chemo,.lumpectomy and radio - given all clear. Had a recurrence i first felt...
Hi, just wondered how long people have waited from diagnosis to surgery. I know it depends on the type of BC and when it was found. If left longer than the normal time would they do another mammogram. I am still getting to know all the various types and...
Hi, I have been looking at all the different lines that can be used to administer chemo drugs. Other than a standard cannula which I am happy to have these all look scary as to how far the lines have to go into your body near your heart. What experiences...
My chemist could only provide me with 6tablets,they said they can't get it anymore,I take the Relon Chem brand anyone else come across this problem.?
Good morning all, I have been on tamoxifen for 8 months now after not getting on with exemestane and zoladex. Recently I’ve been in pain with my joints slight niggling headaches dizziness and now a prolapsed uterus. I have gone to the toilet and it’s...
Recently diagnosed is anyone else in Ireland
Hi so i got my biopsy results last Friday after finding a lump in left breast , ultra sound and mammogram found 2 lumps ! Only one has cancer ! They say it’s hormone receptive positive but her2 negative ! Next is mri then lumpectomy and lymph node removal...
