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Recurrence group?
Hi everyone I am a few months into treatment for a local recurrence. It’s hard to find people who have gone through or are going through something similar. Any threads or group discussions you could recommend would be helpful. Only looking for experiences of others and not academic or medical journals etc (I think I’ve…
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One is BIGGER than the other!
Hi I had an early diagnosis and lumpectomy, chemo, radiation and follow up treatment of right breast in 2003 (aged 45 years). As I've aged, my treated breast is shrinking and shrinking and shrinking and is now very obviously a different size to my left breast. 1 Has anyone else experience this? 2 Do you think it would be…
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Temp up
Felt achy all over then temp went up. I am now in the slammer. Hopeful for an early release tomorrow. Bloods show no infection.
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Introducing Myself
Hello Everyone. I have just joined this website and am hopeing to connect with others in a similar situation as me. I was diagnosed in June 2021 with ILC . I had 6 months of chemo, then a mastectomy and then 25 rounds of radiation. The cancer returned in October 23, and is now in my lymph nodes and hips. I have stage 4…
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Advice please
Hi, I am a 36 year old mother of 4. I’ve recently had a breast MRI after chronic breast pain behind nipple. It returned a cat 3 for ILC. The breast surgeon recommended to wait 3 months, rescan then if results are consistent or increasing I will be referred for a MRI led biopsy. My question is around second opinions and…
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Pain meds post mastectomy
Hi everyone, I’m 2 weeks post mastectomy and wondering how long you needed your pain meds for? I’m still taking 2 Panadol & 1 Neurofen every 8 hours & still getting pain/tightness in arm/chest is this normal or should the pain be easing off now? I have my follow up appointment with surgeon tomorrow
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Birthday wishes to @JulieVT11
Happy birthday wishes to @JulieVT11 i hope that you have a wonderful day
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Happy birthday to @Alcaye for 26 November
Happy birthday to you @Alcaye best wishes
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Wishing @Lynniew a very happy birthday for 26 November
Happy birthday wishes to @Lynniew
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Any tips to prepare for surgery and returning home
Hi there, I will be having surgery in a week - lumpectomy and breast reduction in the other breast. I am trying to prepare what I can for not only the surgery but my return home. I have 2 primary age kids who are full of beans and 2 big dogs who love to be lap dogs. I am thinking maybe I need to create a quiet space in my…
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Post surgery
Wanted to check in to you guys, post surgery unilateral mastectomy, post surgery day 5. I am recovering quite well, except one bad night at home. I discovered better to sleep in a semi sitting up position in bed, like in hospital as lying flat seemed to add pressure and pain. I wasn't prescribed any stronger pain killers…
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Going flat tips & hints for bras & clothing - what to expect
Looking forward to Summer and flat on one side… wondering if there is swimwear available, if so, where’s the best place to go to?
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Post surgery & deodorant
Hi everyone, I’m 6 days post mastectomy and I’m wondering how soon after surgery is it ok to use deodorant on the operated side?
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Dressing change post mastectomy
Hi everyone, just wondering when you had your wound dressing change after your mastectomy? My understanding is it should be 1-2 weeks post surgery, but I still don’t have an appointment for it despite contacting BC nurse & surgical team today. I was told they’re going to follow it up, which hopefully won’t be too far away…
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Surgical options when you need radiation post surgery ???
Hi All I am seeking advice/information about what options you were given for surgery when you needed to have radiation post surgery. A bit about me, I am 52 single mum to adult sons (one still at home). I was diagnosed with IDC Grade 3 Triple Negative BC in early May. I have been undergoing neoadjuvant chemo and have just…