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Anybody also having mastectomy mid Feb?

Hi, Just wondered whether anybody else having mastectomy around this time would like to buddy up! I'm due to be having bilateral Mx without recon next Wed (17th feb). This will be my 3rd op in as many months - started off with IDC found by my first rou...

Posted by meggy on Fri Feb 12, 2010 3:23 pm with 1070 comments

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Hi Bev - yes thanks she has settled in well, enjoying the variety of it all. She tells me tonight one of her new friends has told her, her mum has breast cancer. Bet you're looking forward to seeing your daughter, you sound very close. Lynn

lynvee, Tue Sep 07, 2010 9:05 pm
Decision: WLE or remodeling and reduction?

Hi ladies. As I have ILC they’re finding it difficult to estimate the size, 2 or 3cm. They’ve spoken to me about having a WLE but with proviso that if the margins are not clear the next stage might have to be MX. The other option is to take out a lar...

Posted by Fingersx on Tue Sep 07, 2010 1:51 pm with 1 comments

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Hello fingersx (great name by the way), Sorry that you had to join our club, but I'm glad that you've found your way here. You say that you dread the thought of the mx/reconstruction route, so perhaps WLE is the way to go for you. If you are fortuna...

Debs4, Tue Sep 07, 2010 4:18 pm
Had my op

Just thouight i'd let you know I had my WLE done yesterday - not as bad as i thought and sent home with some nice strong pain killers! Very sore under my arm but definately not as bad as I'd expected. I get my results next Tuesday so just waiting now.....

Posted by Tinks39 on Wed Aug 04, 2010 4:00 pm with 7 comments

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So good to hear such positive comments from everyone. Am due for surgery on 20th, getting bit nervous, but the posts help me.

Dahabian, Tue Sep 07, 2010 1:44 pm
Breast Cancer my story so far (an essay)

Hi, My name is Margaret and I am 38yrs old and I found a lump in my left boob on the 19/07/10, so I managed to see my doc the next day which was the 20/07/10 which she booked me an appointment at Rake Lane Hospital in North Shields on the 23/07/10 and ...

Posted by angelvamplady on Sun Sep 05, 2010 5:43 pm with 13 comments

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Well all ready for my op got to be at North Tyneside for 12pm. This is my second op just hope it's the last this time(fingers crossed). Love to u all Margaret x x x

angelvamplady, Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:20 am
lymph removal

This might sound a stupid question my surgeon said she is removing all my lymph under my arm as they were all full of cancer how many lymph have we got

Posted by elaine-r on Fri Sep 03, 2010 9:26 pm with 16 comments

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Heres hoping they get all mine having had 4xAC and 4TAX that was more than enough for me but the result was very good

elaine-r, Sat Sep 04, 2010 10:50 pm
Mastectomy no recon - tips on clothing and other?

Hi there, Having had chemo, lumpectomy and RT last year, I now need a mastectomy, scheduled for 31st August. Am trying to get my head round it, and especially trying to think through what I can do to make myself feel better post-op, especially before ...

Posted by helencg25 on Mon Aug 02, 2010 10:41 pm with 19 comments

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Thanks Carol glad it's not just me will try the asda ones Jxxx

MURDO2323, Sat Sep 04, 2010 8:41 pm
Further surgery? cosmetic

Hi, HELP!! Had an awful day at work with my totally uncaring boss, just 1 year post dx and mx surgery/immediate recon. Saw my ps on weds and need more surgery to reduction and lipofill to recon. Looking at ?late oct/early nov. Spoke to my boss today w...

Posted by marjay12 on Fri Sep 03, 2010 6:52 pm with 9 comments

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Funny enough - I met with my BC today to talk about my "cosmetic surgery". I have asked him whether I can have my ovaries removed at the same time - and he says that sounds OK - it is something they do. My answer to everything is that the NHS doesn't...

red shoes, Fri Sep 03, 2010 10:26 pm
Back home after op

Had my mx and snb on wednesday got home friday with 1 drain which comes out tomorrow, not been as bad as I expected not had much pain so have been quite lucky, just got to wait a couple of weeks for the results,have felt quite good most of the time but...

Posted by swallowtail on Sun Aug 22, 2010 9:16 pm with 13 comments

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gud look for the 10th

elaine-r, Fri Sep 03, 2010 9:30 pm
Limited Arm Movement

Hi all Hoping that someone can advise on my issue with a very stiff arm following a WLE & SNB opp 3wks ago, although I've endeavored to do the exercise on a daily basis I'm struggling to straighten my arm or get it any higher than shoulder height, ha...

Posted by Juno on Fri Sep 03, 2010 4:38 pm with 5 comments

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Wow, reading your advice has completely lifted my mood - was begining to get quite frustrated and down, it's great to know I'm not abnormal! Nicola, your pilates advice sounds perfect, going to find myself a willing teacher. I've now contacted my ...

Juno, Fri Sep 03, 2010 8:54 pm
Help - going back for further surgery to remove lymph glands

just recovering from lumpectomy but heard yesterday that there is evidence of cancer in the lymph glands and I have to go back for surgery to remove them. Feeling scared and worried. What does it mean long term? The cancer is hormone receptive butI ma...

Posted by chipmunk on Fri Aug 20, 2010 9:58 am with 9 comments

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When I had lumpectony and node sampling, one node of 2 had cancer. I had second op for clearance. They removed another 13 and they were all OK. I was only in hospital one night after clearance, then home with a drain for 12 days. The drainage time ...

linky, Wed Sep 01, 2010 11:29 pm
How long after chemo can I have my op ?

Hi I am due to have my ovaries out (asap says the genetics consultant) after chemo has finished. Does anyone have any idea of when that is likely to be. My last chemo (tax) is due next Wednesday (1.9) Maria x

Posted by marial on Sat Aug 28, 2010 12:14 pm with 9 comments

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Good luck Maria with your op! Yes we moved house and completely renovated the new place during my Chemo, No walls, floors, ceilings&kitchen for 18 weeks! Kept my mind off things though and the builders were very nice. I wish now they kept my portacath ...

Tina45, Wed Sep 01, 2010 4:41 pm
Still exhausted after node sampling

Hi I had node sampling day surgery on 17th August and was told I couldn't work or drive for 2 weeks. So I assumed it was relatively minor surgery. As 2 weeks are nearly up, I presumed I would feel a lot better by now. I was very groggy after the surge...

Posted by bluebird on Sun Aug 29, 2010 8:26 pm with 2 comments

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Hi Julie I have been the same had mx and nodes removed on the 11th and am still recovering, i am getting stronger everyday though but i find it frustrating too, want to be well and full of energy now. I had chemo first so am still recovering from tha...

MURDO2323, Mon Aug 30, 2010 11:45 am
Removal of nail varnish for surgery...

Hi all Im due to have my surgery next saturday, and have just been reading some of the leaflets that I've had for ages, but not really read properly... anyway, it says that you have to remove all nail varnish before surgery, nobody had actually told me...

Posted by Milos~Mum on Fri Aug 27, 2010 7:37 pm with 8 comments

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Thank you so much for all your replies... That was interesting to find out why the nail polish needs to be removed, and I shall have no hesitation to do it, knowing its important to do so. Thanks also for the tip on using nail oil, I shall be getting s...

Milos~Mum, Sun Aug 29, 2010 8:45 pm
Mastectomy with saline implant and breast reduction

Was diagnosed with breast cancer in my right breat April 2010.I was quite big busted 38F and decided to have a saline expander put in at the same time..........my left breastalso had to be reduced in size in the same operation ending up with 3 drains. ...

Posted by rosie58 on Sat Aug 28, 2010 3:48 pm with 0 comments

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Was diagnosed with breast cancer in my right breat April 2010.I was quite big busted 38F and decided to have a saline expander put in at the same time..........my left breastalso had to be reduced in size in the same operation ending up with 3 drains. ...

rosie58, Sat Aug 28, 2010 3:48 pm
Still hard behind WLE - Is this scar tissue

Hi everyone I had WLE in May this year and I have just had my 4th chemo today. However, something has been niggling me for a few days. Behind my WLE scar it is quite hard and I am wondering if this just scar tissue and if so how long does it take to...

Posted by Charliechuck on Thu Aug 26, 2010 10:42 pm with 9 comments

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Hi everyone Thanks for all your replies, it is reassuring to know that it is probably scar tissue. Over the last couple of months the Onc has felt there and the radiotherapy guy had a feel last Friday and didn't seem concerned although I didn't ask h...

Charliechuck, Fri Aug 27, 2010 3:51 pm
REMOVAL

D DAY 2day ive been booked in for the 23rd for mx how scared am i have to have all my lymph out as well go back next week to see about reconstruction you think you have got time to think about loosing your bust but until 2day i havnt it feels so strang...

Posted by elaine-r on Wed Aug 25, 2010 8:58 pm with 2 comments

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Hi Elaine I am posting to a couple of BCC publications which you may find helpful to read, the first one is 'Your operation and recovery': http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/healthcare-professionals/publications/treatment-and-side-effects/*/changeTem...

Lucy BCC, Wed Aug 25, 2010 9:32 pm
itchy op area

Hi there- new to forum as took a while to get my head round things! Have had lumpectomy and SNB - margins still not clear so going in next week for more tissue removal (4th op and counting..). Currently had arm swelling drained twice, but getting itchi...

Posted by georgie08 on Sat Aug 21, 2010 5:03 pm with 3 comments

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thanks for the reply Ann 04 - will ring my BCN on Monday morning!

georgie08, Sat Aug 21, 2010 11:23 pm
saline expander

HI I had a mx last november and all lymph nodes removed as it had spread to 12 out of 22 nodes, I has a skin stretching expander put in and have had 4 top ups of saline,I asked for no more expansions as i found it very umcomfortable,almost like car...

Posted by finn353 on Fri Aug 20, 2010 10:40 pm with 2 comments

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Hi Lynn Thanks for replying,the Bc nurse told me its normal to have this discomfort,if I would have known I would never have had it put in,my pc told me that I will have to have more fills to get me to a 34c-normally a 36dd but it suits me having a re...

finn353, Fri Aug 20, 2010 11:25 pm
Anyone had cohesive gel implants fitted after radiotherapy?

Hi. After having breast cancer rx in 2008' lumpectomy and radiotherapy I tested positive for BRCA2 mutation a year ago now this month. I've decided it's about time I took some action and would very much like to have my boobs replaced with cohesive sili...

Posted by veggiebab on Sat Apr 17, 2010 1:27 am with 13 comments

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Hiya I saw the plastic surgeon last week and he's going to give me my silicone implants I want yay! Because I'm going smaller he's going to use the surplus skin for support. Before I mentioned to him that I'm vegetarian he was going to auggest implant...

veggiebab, Thu Aug 19, 2010 8:45 pm
decision ! reconstruction or breast free ?

Hi, I was recently dx with my cancer recurring in my lymph glands & close by in breast tissue. Although my mammograms were clear, this was only discovered after I found a lump in my armpit & a biopsy revealed my enemy being back. Anyway, my surgeon ha...

Posted by lezhop on Thu Aug 12, 2010 2:05 pm with 15 comments

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Hi wonderful life, I saw your post and just wanted to say that most hospitals offer a pocketing service on 'normal' bras. Amoena also sell pre-formed pockets at £6 if youre handy with a needle. You might also have a look on ebay, as Ive seen some more ...

Everton babe, Wed Aug 18, 2010 8:25 pm
Numbness in hand following WLE

I had a WLE in June and a re-excision two weeks ago. Other than some numbness and soreness around my right breast and under my arm (I had a SNLB in June too), I've felt ok. However, yesterday I noticed some numbness in my ring and little fingers and d...

Posted by moomintroll on Mon Aug 16, 2010 1:03 pm with 3 comments

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That's helpful - thx both. Odd that if it's WLE- related it should start so long after the ops but I guess it's possible. Maybe I slept in an odd position at the w/e and that's triggered it. I'll speak to my BCN or GP. X

moomintroll, Tue Aug 17, 2010 11:47 am
Sentinal node biobsy help

Hi ladies I have to have an injection on tuesday for the SNB they said the die will be injected on Wednesday when I have my MX will the injection on Tuesday be very painfull and what else to expect have read different opinions on the internet so though...

Posted by swallowtail on Sat Aug 14, 2010 9:21 am with 11 comments

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Thanks everyone feeling better about it now,Celia.x

swallowtail, Sun Aug 15, 2010 9:51 pm
lymphodema in the breast?

Im hoping somebody can give me some advice. I have now been told that the "orange peel" and the hardness of my breast (recon one) is lymphodema. The bcn has said to leave it a couple of weeks and if its not got any better than they will refer me to a s...

Posted by deed on Fri May 07, 2010 6:15 pm with 14 comments

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Hi ladies Just picked up this thread,I was diagnosed with lymphodema in my right hand and breast in Nov 2008. At first I was referred by one of our local bcn's to the local lymphodema clinic which is attached to a hospice only 10 mins away. The nurses ...

annabelleF, Sun Aug 15, 2010 6:12 pm
pins and needles after node clearance

Hello people, new to contributing to forums, my first post. Since being diagnosed at the end of June I've found this site invaluable,comforting and reassuring.Briefly I've had a WLI with SNB for a IDC tumor. I have recently ( two weeks ago ) had full ...

Posted by sunshine girl on Tue Aug 10, 2010 3:38 pm with 5 comments

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Good evening ladies. I would just like to say a big thankyou to you lovely girls namely Linda Alex G Jane and lulu for posting me a reply. Sounds daft but I was quite excited by the whole experience (sad i know I should get out more!) no really ...

sunshine girl, Wed Aug 11, 2010 8:23 pm
Surgery tommorow

Hi Girls, I go in for left mx tommorow, feeling very anxious today but sure I will be fine. One minute I am feeling ok about everything and the next I am in floods of tears, please tell me this is normal. Will let you know how I get on. Love Jillxx

Posted by Jillian on Thu Jul 15, 2010 12:59 pm with 32 comments

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Sounds like a good combo. I feel much better now thanks, feel more ready now. Thanks for that Jill Lots of love Jaynexxxx

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