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Total left mastectomy vs expander/implant?
Hi everyone - I’m newly diagnosed and have found BCN hugely helpful and reassuring. I have bilateral early cancers - invasive ductal (left side) and invasive lobular (right side). ER + PR + HER2 -....
Hi Vicki
I was pre-menopausal at diagnosis. I take Tamoxifen as a hormone blocker once per day - the only side effect is hot flushes which generally only occur overnight. I am a "cold" person so haven't found it too bad, although I haven't had a summer on them yet so will see how that goes!
The swimming is so good to stretch out your chest, shoulders and back - just make sure you get approval from your surgeon before getting back into training or a swimming pool. I feel really great after a session :smile:
I was pre-menopausal at diagnosis. I take Tamoxifen as a hormone blocker once per day - the only side effect is hot flushes which generally only occur overnight. I am a "cold" person so haven't found it too bad, although I haven't had a summer on them yet so will see how that goes!
The swimming is so good to stretch out your chest, shoulders and back - just make sure you get approval from your surgeon before getting back into training or a swimming pool. I feel really great after a session :smile: