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Sore breasts post treatments (lumpectomy)
Hi guys had my first year mammogram February 2nd 2021 all clear thankfully Apparently I have skin thickening post radiation and quite a bit of scaring etc but I was wondering does anyone still...
hi @2MC,
I was lucky my GP’s nurse was so proactive. And I wouldn’t have known anything about all the help you can get without the BCNA webcasts and this online network! I wonder if the nurse arranged signing for me? There are several doctors at the surgery. I believe McGrath or BCNA nurses can help you if you need someone to support you. I’ve not seen a breast care nurse. At one point during radiotherapy I got upset and the nurse suggested I check out a Psychooncologist. I did. Best idea !
it does feel very lonely at times, particularly once “active treatment” is over. I did feel abandoned. But I am feeling more positive now I’m doing exercise and am getting on with my life.
I was lucky my GP’s nurse was so proactive. And I wouldn’t have known anything about all the help you can get without the BCNA webcasts and this online network! I wonder if the nurse arranged signing for me? There are several doctors at the surgery. I believe McGrath or BCNA nurses can help you if you need someone to support you. I’ve not seen a breast care nurse. At one point during radiotherapy I got upset and the nurse suggested I check out a Psychooncologist. I did. Best idea !
it does feel very lonely at times, particularly once “active treatment” is over. I did feel abandoned. But I am feeling more positive now I’m doing exercise and am getting on with my life.