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Yesterday I was booked in for wig trials at CGH in the cancer ward. Frobishers was recommended to me by the hospital. Here are my pics..
Hi, I had a lumpectomy followed by re excision in March. I’ve had a lump at op site ever since, however I’m now experiencing stabbing/stinging across entire breast, does anyone else have this? Also I did have 5 session of radiotherapy in April!
Hi everyone, I’m new to this forum so wanted to say a big hello and see if any of you had any advice for me. I had a mastectomy yesterday with implant fitted. I know it’s early days but I’m finding getting in and out of bed really sore and uncomfortable...
Hi everyone, does anyone know where I could get some information on this type of breast cancer? It’s hard to find out much about it, although it is acknowledged that it exists on all the main reputable UK sites (including the Lobular Breast Cancer Charity...
I had a biopsy which has shown cancer. I’m waiting on the next steps. Now though, my breast is painful and lumpy and aches. It never did this before. Is this normal?
Hi, I was diagnosed with breast cancer 13th September 2021, had lumpectomy and radiotherapy, I'm now on hormone treatment for 5 years, last week I found a pea sized lump on my neck, the same side I had breast cancer, I have been red flagged back to breast...
Hi I have just started on my 2nd cycle of Docetaxel and my taste has still not reappeared which is so annoying , nothing tastes good everything is bland , will this come back , I have one more cycle to go after this , will I be waiting until I'm finished...
Hi everyone, I'm looking for any advice or helpful tips to help me with Letrozole which i was prescribed on 11 May after a mastectomy for brest cancer. After the operation I thought I'd start to get my life back, but I've had this dry chest which started...
6 months ago, I had a tumour removed from my left breast, followed by radiotherapy. I have declined A. I. meds due to adverse side effects from an earlier bout of cancer 6 years ago. My problem is this: my left breast is swollen and hot to the touch...
Hi everyone...looking for advice...had my lumpectomy a week yesterday..seems to be healing well...but today I have a lot more uncomfortable...breast feels more swollen and hard...is this normal ? ...Julie
