Breast Cancer Now Forum

Alibobs, that's awful. I was under the impression that the oncology team would also keep me under review and that alternative meds would be possible if the side effects got too bad. Would your GP refer you back to the hospital? ... View more

I'm so sorry to hear that. What do your medical team say about the problems?  Sympathise with you about the Brexit fiasco too. 🤷‍ ♀️ who knows what's going on  ... View more

Ah, I see. That makes sense, thanks for clarifying 🥰 ... View more

I've found bras online at both George at Asda and Tu (Sainsbury's) to be supportive and good value. They both have a selection of non wired post-surgery bras and the front opening George one was recommended by my Breast care nurse. It's like a sports bra, with a racer back so not suitable to wear under every style of top so I went for the non wired lacy version as an alternative. Not so supportive but suits my B cup. Hope this helps xx ... View more

Hi cambo55 Thank you, I've had a look but it won't let me in because I don't have a programme code.  But thank you anyway, I'll keep searching for something suitable and give my breast care nurse a call if it doesn't ease up xx ... View more

Definitely yes to self-examination.  I found my tumour myself, GP referral to breast clinic, nothing on their mammogram but ultrasound revealed two small grade 3 tumours, now removed through lumpectomy and flap reconstruction. Spread to 1 sentinel node so axillary clearance, which revealed 1/20 lymph nodes affected. All dealt with very fast by my local NHS, now awaiting radiotherapy and taking hormone therapy. Participated in Optima clinical trial which assessed me as not likely to benefit from chemo.  None of this would have happened if I hadn't found the tumour, (the ultrasound found the second one) which are known as being mammographically occult ie not showing on mammogram. I encourage everyone to be breast aware now.  ... View more

This is an excellent article, thank you for sharing 👍 ❤ ... View more

Hi cambo55 I've just started Anastrozole and am experiencing shoulder pain on the same side as my operation. (Lumpectomy and further op for axillary clearance).  Not sure if it's due to the medication or just being put into an awkward position for my radiotherapy planning. Wondered if you could tell me which physiotherapy app you have been sent for the shoulder crunching etc Hope things start to improve for you soon 🤞   ... View more