Breast Cancer Now Forum

Today I spoke to the breast care nurse at the private hospital in Brighton where I had chemo. I finally phoned her having texted twice over two weeks and had no reply. I told her that I feel they should offer some sort of 'Moving Forward' support (particularly as the Breast Cancer Care ones are all a minimum of 45 minutes drive from where I live) . She has asked me and a fellow chemo patient to go for a meeting to discuss all the support we feel private patients are missing. I feel pleased about this and it seems a positive step forward. I suggest anyone else having treatment privately does the same.   ... View more

Thank you all for your replies. Its good to know I'm not alone.  Is anyone getting any support about making decisions regarding reconstruction?  Or just dealing with what we've been through now treatment is over? ... View more

Thank you. Yes they gave me leaflets but not the same as talking things through with someone. Everyone should be shown the different types of bras and prostheses and helped with fitting. I did get mine from Nicola Jane and they were extremely helpful but I've bought a lot of bras trying to get the right fit! Amoena not so helpful when I bought and expensive one which was really uncomfortable around the lower band.  ... View more