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I’m due to have a mastectomy and reconstruction in the next few weeks so I’m trying to plan ahead (keeping my mind busy…) I have heart shaped cushions and drain bags so far, any other recommendations? Also what’s the advice on showering etc? Thanks x
Hi, I’m having my left side mastectomy and expander implant on Friday and although I’m terribly nervous about the operation I’m finding I’m now more worried about getting enough rest afterwards (I’m not a great sleeper anyway) I’m moving into another...
In my experience that’s pretty much all my nurse does. I have seen her in person twice: the one stop day in June and then when she came to see someone on the chemo unit, She rings back if I phone them to ask something but otherwise nothing. I recently...
Hello there breastie buddies, I'm glad I've joined and can see this is a very supportive community. I've been on quite a long journey to get to diagnosis with some symptoms earlier in 2021 to being diagnosed firstly with Dcis aug this yr then stage 2...
Hi there, I'm currently coming towards the end of my EC treatment and will be due to start paclitaxel in about 4 weeks. I'm just interested to know how people who have been through the 12 weeks found it. Currently my treatment day is Friday which wipes...
Good evening Im heading into 4 cycles of Paclitaxel starting tomorrow and just wondered if anyone had an problem/side effects with it? I’ve already completed 4 cycles of EC anything you think I should know would be gratefully appreciated thanks...
Hello, I am 27 year old mum of 1, recently engaged and had my world turned upside down this week when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. ER and PR positive but awaiting news on HER2 result plus MRI. Will have final details this coming Wednesday with...
Hello all, I am new to the group and have just been diagnosed with breast cancer, tomorrow I learn my fate as to what treatment I am going to receive . My cancer is approx 10cm and I live in the canaries , here they tend to shrink the cancer before...
Hi everyone, I'm new here. I will get my biopsy results on Thursday, however my mammo gram and ultrasound were M5, U5 so I’m expecting the worst. I’m trying to stay positive and not worry but it’s so hard. Love and best wishes to you all.
Hi I had a lumpectomy and lymph nodes biopsy last Monday. I already had a family holiday booked for December to Caribbean. Has anyone gone on holiday in between surgery and waiting for radiotherapy to start.
