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Hi all Not been on for a while. I had a breast reduction and nympnodes removed and reconstruction in 2019. I am on a trail drug and anaztrozole. I haven't gone back to work yet as I still get very tired is this normal to feel like this after so...
Hello everyone, I have just turned 50 and was recently diagnosed with a grade 2 invasive cancer. In my first ultrasound it looked like one of my lymph nodes was inflamed so I had a biopsy on that as well as the lump in my breast. I had to wait a hellish...
I had my third round of EC last week and I’m suffering cold chills running from my neck down my spine, upper back and arms. I feel like I have frozen ice packs on my back. It is stopping me from sleeping properly as I just feel so chilled to the bone...
I am having a unilateral mastectomy with no nipple sparing. I want direct to implant rather than expander but worried cosmetic outcome not as good and also of necrosis. Any advice please xx
I have an appointment for an MRI with contrast on both breasts in a couple of weeks followed by an appointment with a consultant to discuss the MRI results and would be grateful to hear of what I should discuss at my appointment with the consultant please...
I am nearly 4 weeks post mastectomy with reconstruction. Waiting for sentinel node and oncotype results to get next plan. I work as a midwife in the NHS and my line manager is incredibly supportive. I wanted to go back to work soon but I am just sooooo...
I'm 20 and I noticed pain, reddness and swelling in my breast and I went to my GP who has said he felt a lump and has referred me to the breast clinic. Initially I just thought infection but since seeing the GP and researching what it could be I'm concerned...
Hi I am due to have a unilateral mastectomy with reconstruction. I am losing my nipple. How good is the nipple reconstruction and tattooing in terms of matching to other breast x
Hi I've been on Letrozole once a day for nearly a year now and also Adcal for bones twice a day. I must say I think I must have been pretty lucky haven't really had any side effects. Had 2 different types of Letrozole as my chemist finds it difficult...
Did you know that Boots and Macmillan have a partnership and have specialists trained to advise on living with cancer and provide support to cancer patients, carers, family and friends. Boots Macmillan Beauty Advisors are trained to give free, face...
