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These last few months have been a nightmare. I noticed some pain in my breast back in august whilst sleeping on a very hard bed in Crete. I should probably write to the hotel and say thank you as I didn't notice a thing until then! I popped to the doctors...
Hi, I am about to have a mastectomy of my right breast without reconstruction (30th November 22). I am a keen runner and love wild water swimming. I have followed one thread regarding running after surgery, which seems possible a few weeks after if there...
Hi, II have had a lumpectomy for invasive lobular and sentinel lymph node biopsy which came back all clear, have started tamoxifen and have my last radiotherapy session on Monday. Feeling sore, tired and emotionally all over the place. I feel that my...
I'm in a mess today. I couldn't get up this morning. It's been such a struggle. I've had the all clear, but thanks to this stupid swollen gland in my neck my brain won't accept it. I'm feeling awful. Everything feels unreal. No matter how much reassurance...
It's starting up, the dreaded peripheral neuropathy. i could cry if I had the energy left. Anyone know a good acupuncturist in SW London or Surrey? Or other advice also welcome. Thanks.
Hi everyone I finished chemo on the 21st July and practically list all of my hair except for a few wispy bits of hair , just wondering how long it takes for hair to start growing back , and if there is anything I can do to encourage hair growth, and is...
Hi guys. I was wondering if anyone has has a tattoo over their breast cancer scar? Mine is about 6 inches and I want it covered but I know I need to wait till it heals, but how long? Still need to go through radiotherapy on Monday
Hi had my surgery 5 weeks ago today thought I was doing ok until last night and today the pain under my arm is awful is this normal thanks
Hi, After suffering back ache and shoulder pain for some considerable time, I decided to have a breast reduction, I had the op end of September, the surgeon sent the tissue for testing, and a few weeks ago during an appointment to have the dressings changed...
Hi Ive been on Letrozole now for just over two weeks. So far the only side effect I have is feeling very down which I know could be due to my diagnosis. I can’t find the brand name the hospital prescribed and only know they’re made by Sun Pharmaceutical...
