Breast Cancer Care Forum

Good morning, firstly lots of luck with your treatment hope all goes well. Re sick note your GP receptions is not medical trained to give you advised, please asked to speak to the practice manager and I sure this will get sorted very quickly-our GP need to give all cancer patients more time and not pass us back to the hospital.   lots of luck and happiness 👍👍 ... View more

WELL DONE for speaking up for yourself   lots of luck and keep well 👍 ... View more

Dear Sissy,   OMG, please please get a second opinion ASAP Or telephone Breast Cancer Care.    Understand you  don't know if your on your head or heals. Lots of luck and a big hug 🤔 ... View more

Ellajo, my god this could be me talking, once treatment has come to an end, your family and friends move on, however we are still left hanging on with all the worries I find the best people to talk to are the one who have had cancer the only ones who understand, and give good advise.   TAKE CARE! and look after yourself   Big hugs 🤗 From me to you and all the other wonderful ladies out there xxx ... View more

Dear Starglazer,  I had a mastectomy 3years ago, with a reconstruction, left hospital with next day with two drains, was suggested I used soft sports bra for a week or so after approximately 5 days of all goes well your drains will be removed you will then be able to shower, this is a bit uncomfortable, however gets better each day. I put my drains in a little bag with a handle as suggested by BC nurses to carry around with me. Hope all goes well for you, have lots of rest and take good care BRAVE LADY. BIG HUGS TILI   ... View more

Hi Carol Lina, please try Bon MARCHE pretty bra good support and price a bit of an old fashion store however BRA are good. ... View more

Hello Catlady37, lots of love and have a great Christmas 👍 ... View more

Ladies, why do these medical people think they can say what they like my breast cancer nurse said to me you need a reconstruction as your husband would not want to see you like that ?? I didn't reply ... View more

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Dear Ali49, how you doing, just a little update from me to you had a long chat with the pharmacy who suggest I gave Letrozole another go, however after 5 days decided enough was enough feel really unwell and misable, quality of life is so important. Hope you are feeling better and not in to much discomfort. Big hugs 👍     ... View more

Hi Diane, I'm not on Tamifoxem,  ( taken Letrozole) however had a supected blood clot in my leg than turn out to be a Baker cyst. Wish you well can good luck xxxx           ... View more

Hi Francis,   i have spent lots lots of money trying to buy a comfortable bra, however as suggested by a friend I tried BON MARCHE and have found them excellent the cheapest, pretty, and good support. Big hugs   ... View more

Dear Francis so sorry you are feeling so worried, however BC nurse need to give you more time and attention DONT WORRY IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH we all need answers right away    good luck and take care Tili 🤔 ... View more

Hi Lizp,   This happened to me last January (cancer in the right breast) however this was the left side, the breast was quite painful like a dragging pain, just a small lump without any fluid however like you biospy and scan and all was well but painful for quite a time afterwards.    Hope this his helps and a very happy Christmas    big hugs Tili ... View more

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have just stopped taken Lexrozole after 3years because it made me so unwell, however more to your point when chatting to my consultant he remarked on my beautiful skin and said Letrozole can be very ageing for the skiin keep slapping on the cream. BIH HUGS TO ALL THE BRAVE LADIES     ... View more

WHY ?? ... View more