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Avyi
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03-08-2019
10:02
thanks. hoping the nurses will tell me its ok x
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03-08-2019
07:02
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Hi I had radiotherapy over a year ago and am slowly getting out of the fatigue stage and getting a little more active, doing the Macmillan courses too, however due to my immune system being compromised (I have lymphodeama in my boob too) I keep picking up bad colds. I have my 2nd one in a month and feel awful. Can I take any supplements to boost my immune system? I'm on Tamoxifen, my cancer was oestrogen related. thank you Dawn
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05-01-2019
11:41
I have just told my Dr today that I keep getting pain over my rib on the side of the op, when I stretch or lean even to clean myself after going to the loo,! it really hurts. Hes sending me for a chest xray but it sounds as if this is normal! I had a lumpectomy and radiotherapy.
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05-01-2019
11:39
Hi all I finished radiotherapy 10 months ago and had a lumpectomy with 2 lymph nodes removed. Ive since developed Lymphodeama in my boob. Its for life Ive been told, cant be drained so is swollen and full of fluid all the time. I have big boobs so it doesnt really show but its always incomfortable, I have special brushing exercises to do, the NHS have provided me with two compression bras which help the flow of the fluid too, but I keep getting infections which could lead to cellulitis. Im so fed up with it all as Ive been almost entirely on anti biotics for months now. The Dr's keep trying different ones.. Has anyone else experienced this and how do you cope? any tips please? many thanks dawn
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26-05-2018
08:34
thank you . I'll call the breast clinic monday. x
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26-05-2018
08:33
thank you. I agree,. the alternative is much worse.x
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26-05-2018
06:57
Hi all, I had a lumpectomy and some lymph nodes out early Dec, then Radiotherapy. Had bad radiotherapy burns, but now all clear. 2 months after radiotherapy ended I have a very hard breast - the aerola and surrounding area is lumpy and hard and the skin looks like orange peel. It isnt painful as such, but is uncomfortable. Can only wear a sports bra and am adjusting boob all day at work! Does anyone know what this is and how long I'll have it.? many thanks Dawn
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29-03-2018
05:33
dont know why the emotional content warning is there - ignore that "
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29-03-2018
05:32
Its still very early days for me, just 2 weeks since my last radiotherapy so im in the worse stage of burning. Am very big boobed so have terrible sores under my boob. Tried E45 cream which was okay, but then I went to a 'look good feel better' workshop where we were given some lovely make up and body care and we were given a tube of a new Aussie cream called MOOGOO - Udder cream! very funny, but was made to help cows udders! All natural. I tried it and had instant reliefe so bought a tub . Its so good and I thoroughly reccommend it. It soothes instantly and heals as it goes along. It is also displayed in my local pharmacy and says that its particaulry good for those undergoing treatment from either chemo or radioth. give it a try ladies. Good luck Dawn x
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09-03-2018
08:16
Hi, Ive been taking anastrozole for a month now and ive been really unwell with it. Awful nausea and waking up in the night constantly needing a wee, also very stiff achy joints. Dr has now given me some anti nausea meds which seem to be helping and my radiotherapy is almost over. I keep reminding myself how lucky I am as I didnt need chemo and the cancer has all been taken out of me, but I underestimated the effects these meds, and the Radioth, would have on me. I feel like an old Crone! Does anyone know when the nausea stops? Im off work because I felt so unwell and I dont want to take extra tabs (anti nausea) for ever more.?
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19-02-2018
07:28
Hi, I have my first session tomorrow morning. Then have every day for 3 weeks. Will update as I go along. thanks Dawn
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19-02-2018
07:26
Hi, Ive only been on Anastrozole for a week and a half and its making be really nauseous and headachy. Is this normal? Im not looking forward to the achy limbs, etc that ive read about below. I start my 3 week course of radiotherapy tomorrow. Have to take these meds for at least 5 years thanks Dawn
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27-12-2017
06:55
I looked at the Royce site and they seem great but not large sizes. When you have a G cup or more where on earth to you find one of these comfy post surgery bras? thanks Dawn
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26-12-2017
05:32
Thanks but I did that. Waytoo uncomfortable to have any constriction at all against the boob..
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23-12-2017
09:44
I'm almost 3 weeks post lumpectomy and 2 lymph nodes out. I got an infection in my breast wound that has delayed my return to work and am on antibiotics for that. The actual wound doesn't hurt, nor does the under arm wound, although I have the stiffness and pain there when stretching, but have bneen doing my exercises, so thats getting better. My problem is around the nipple and front of breast area - shooting, sharp pains, pin like pricks, sore, swollen and still bruised nipple area. I cant wear a bra - tried twice. However I'm very large boobed and I cant go to work without a bra on after chrismtas! Are there any other big boobed women who have any ideas for me please? Sports bras hold you in tightly so that you dont bounce when running so they are too uncomfortable as I cant have the pressure. Many thanks ladies x
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