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Pawsnjaws
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30-08-2018
05:54
Hi I didnt keep my BC secret the first time, but I did tell a white lie, I told everyone with the exception of my partner and 2 others that Id had a lumoectomy, when in fact I had a mastectomy. I have since had to have that implant removed and another put in its place and again no one knew. Now I have been told that wasnt a success and it has to come out all together, I'll probably keep that secret too... I have to admit, after my second surgery I felt totally isolated and alone and I wanted and needed the support from my friends, but I hate relying or being depenedent on people and I also feel stronger in myself if I dont receive any sympathy. Theres no right or wrong, its down to you and how you feel. A lady I met at a Moving forward course told me she knew people were talking about her and felt it was gossipy rather than sincere, it puzzled me at first but I sorta understand what she means now.
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30-08-2018
05:45
Hi I have just re visited this site, as like you I found a lump and was told it was nothing to worry about, I beleived them, why wouldnt I? I spent the whole of last year looking after my terminally ill MIL, postponing my hysterectomy until after she had passed. Then back for routine breast examination, showed the lump again and this time I had an Ultra Sounds, Biopsies, MRI scans, CT Scans and found that it was definatately in one area, I had surgery which involved my implant being removed along with the shell and another smaller one being inserted in its place, as a routine, the Surgeon removed 4 lymph nodes. Unfortauntely, yesterday I was told one of those nodes had cancer, so now my route is to go flat and have a course of radiotherapy. At the moment I'm devastated... I noticed your post was dated May and I just wanted to send you a hug and say that I hope your surgery was a success and your now well on the road to recovery, I hope it turned out to be a blip for you and yor OK now.
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30-05-2018
06:55
Hi I have only just come across your topic, whilst searching for my problem. I can see some yearas have passed by, but I just wanted you to know that I feel for you and I'm acknowledging its a battle in more ways than one and I hope you won all of yours..
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10-08-2016
07:56
Ok, think about taking Magnesium, Selenium and B Vitamins all help with joint pain. HUgs back 🙂
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09-08-2016
09:46
HI Alewis Sorry to hear of your situation, I'm afraid I cant help you with your particular issue, unless someone else responds, if I were you, I would go to see GP Its always a shock to see a period again when youve not had one for a long time. Sending you best wishes, please dont panic.
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09-08-2016
09:44
Hi Thank you for your reply, it is good to hear you're through that difficult part of your life. My story is a little different in that I have always suffered from abnormal thickening of the lining of the womb, and this has been treated for the past 10 years with a Mirena Coil which "sheds" the lining on a monthly basis. However having just been through Breast Cancer and finding out that my particular Tumours were hormone related, I have now embarked on a course of Tamofifen which directly conflicts with the Mirena Coil. It looks like its a hysterctomy for me wither way 😞 I'm more bothered about the fact I havee to face another BIG operation. Wish my body would just behave xx
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04-08-2016
09:00
Hi, I am scrolling through this board trying to find a story similar to my own. I've just read yours and wondered how you are doing..sounds like you've had a tough time. Hope nearly a year on you're now through the tough times.
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04-08-2016
08:58
Hi, I am scrolling through this board trying to find a story similar to my own. I've just read yours and wondered how you are doing..sounds like you've had a tough time. Hope nearly a year on you're now through the tough times.
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28-05-2016
12:51
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HI Ladies I am in recovery, one week after left mastectomy and right reduction, my left arm pit is tender although due to the mastectomy the surgoen removed my lymph nodes from insde the breast area. The weather is lovely and warm and I simply cant bring myself to use antiperspirent or deoderant, I am scared of doing some damage, my Breast care Nurses dont work weekends and I'm just looking for some advice. Is it safe to use some for of deoderant so early after surgery - there is no wound? Thank you
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16-05-2016
09:38
Hi I think I would like to take and keep a photograph of my boobs before I have the operation ( Friday) I have an Iphone and would be mortified if the photo got onto the wrong hands or inadvrtantly was made public or accessed by some unforseen reason. I wondered if any of you lovely ladies had an idea of how I could keep a private record of my journey. Im not very techinical, Thanks in advance, any guidance is apprecaited.
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13-05-2016
03:01
Hi Nikki, Thank you for replying, I wont be having Chemo as my Cancer is a tumor and its self contained, so with its removal thten everything ( hopefully) will have gone. There was some talk about three weeks of Radiotherapy but I've just been told that as they are taking more tissue than previously thought, I may not need Radiotherapy. Suppose this is an upside to having a Mastectomy.. I feel less traumatsied than I did yesterday, its surprising how well we all accept and come to terms with this diagnosis. Thank you for dropping in to the forum, you have certainly helped me. x
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13-05-2016
02:58
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Hi Tracey Thank you, its just what I wanted to hear, the Breast Care Nurse has shown me a series of photographs and I left feeling worse, although she did say they prepare patients for the worse then they are not shocked when they come round and are likely to be pleasantly surprised. I know Im not going to look like a young chick with new boobs but I wanted to talk to someone who had been trhough it and adapted to the situation and youve done that for me. I wish you well and a contiuned speedy recovery and Thank you again. xx
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12-05-2016
08:08
Wow, Nicky Thank you for your reply, you have been with all of this for three years? Its sounds as though everything needed to be done at the right stage. I am under the impression my surgery for both will be done at the same time, and as of today it is undecided whether I will need radiotherapy. Perhaps our "cancers" are different, or perhaps I wont know of any future diagnosis until after surgery and the sentainal node and tissue have all returned from Pathology. I am learning that its not one diagnosis for all, to be honest I'm a little overwhelmed with how many people are going through a version of the same thing. I wish you well for the future...
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12-05-2016
06:36
Hi Apologies if this topic has already been covered in aprevious thread, I did have a good scroll down and couldn't see anything. I am ona rollercoaster at the momnet, having gone from a simple routine aspiration of cycts to reveal a 37mm tumor in my left breast, which could be treated with a lumpectomy. To finding a further area of concern deeper within the same breast which cannot be reached by a probe, so the result being a complete mastectomy of this breast and a reduction on my right breast to match. I go from being up beat and positive to on the floor with terror at my situation, ive been and looked at photos today of before and after op and am amazed at how good all these women look who have gone before me, but nevertheless I am scared out of my mind. The surgery is a week away and I feel its all happened very quickly, I have no idea what the future holds and am worried that my Partner and friends will see me differently. I suppose I am here just looking for some reassurance, from anyone who has been through the same operation/diagnosis, just trying to grasp some positivity. Thanks you in advance and love and hugs to all those who have gone through it or like me just embarking on this new path of life.
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