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Hi everyone just wondering how some of u have managed to cope after lymph node removal . I had mine removed almost 3 weeks ago I’m finding my arm stiff like a cord pulling it and a freeze feeling I’m dong the exercises physio gave me ,some days are better...
No staging yet - appt next week to discuss surgery BUT I have hyperthyroidism & endocrinology consultant has said NO surgery due to risk of thyroid storm! Any tips on what to say to my cancer consultant next week or how to get through this? Currently...
I had my first session of chemo two weeks ago for stage 1, grade 3 ductal breast cancer. HER2 POSOTIVE. I'VE had so many symptoms and been to A& E three times. The worst issue has been my anxiety I have been unable to sleep at night and feeling constantly...
Hi i. Due to start paclitaxel and wortied about it anyo e give me advice please xx
Advice needed please! I had a single mastectomy on Tuesday with lymph node clearance and had an implant. Has anyone experienced numbness on day 2 under the arm? It felt swollen when I bathed yesterday but today it feels numb and wondered if this was normal...
Hi all. Still believe it but I’ve been diagnosed with dcis after finding a lump in my breast. I’m 40 years old. I’ve had mammograms and biopsies, awaiting further tests for more information. In my letter it says my next consultation will not be until...
In March this year I was diagnosed as having stage 2 er positive invasive ductal cancer which I was told rather coldly by consultant over the phone. After 2 further biopsies I finally had a lumpectomy and 8 lymph nodes removed in April. During this time...
Hi I am Julie8 new to the group I was diagnosed with dcis breast cancer had 2 biopsy and breast cancer op.just got to wait for 10 days now to see if they have it all out or I will need another operation and lymph nodes out to.im not sure if I'm having...
Hi. Apologies if this is a stupid question. I had a mammogram about a week and a half ago after noticing some breast changes. Cannot fault my GP as they saw me on a Friday and I had my mammogram by the next Tuesday. At the mammogram they said my results...
Hello. I am newly diagnosed and am drowning in fear. I am so scared. I'm off to Oncology this morning to discuss starting chemo. Following this I will have a double mastectomy. I can't get my head around it and am so scared for the future. Any advice...
