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RunNicNacRun
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since ‎25-04-2014

Re: Mastectomy following chemotherapy - practical ...

by in Public Archive
‎30-04-2014 09:08
‎30-04-2014 09:08
Hi Tracey, I can relate to you and your fears and worries about the mastectomy. I feel for you and everything you are going through. I am similar to you in that I had bilateral lumpectomy followed by chemo and now booked in for bilateral mastectomy for mid May. It is really scary. I thought I have been so strong throughout but now the enormity of the next op has hit me. I do find the BCC helpline excellent. Have rungtwice now and they have been fab. I also read about mindfulness since I was diagnosed. Def worth a look. Where are you having your op? X ... View more

Re: Help with cording

by in Public Archive
‎26-04-2014 08:06
‎26-04-2014 08:06
I had a lumpectomy last September and started chemo in December. Half way through chemo in February I noticed a tightening on one side in my wrist. Saw what looks like a mild cording but it starts at my elbow and finishes at my wrist. My breast care nurse said it was cording but I'm not so sure as it's not coming from breast or lymph node area. Does anyone have any experience of this or advice other than the stretching? It is sore all the time. Hoping to get this sorted before my mastectomy next month. Any advice would be much appreciated! ... View more

Puffiness around collarbone

by in Public Archive
‎26-04-2014 08:00
‎26-04-2014 08:00
I am new to the forum so hello everyone. I was diagnosed last September with bilateral breast cancer. In October I had a bilateral lumpectomy and lymph nodes taken on both sides. Half way through my chemo in February I noticed puffiness around my collarbone on both sides. It feels like water retention. I've had scans and MRI done so know it's nothing serious but doesn't change the fact the lumps aren't going down. I am going to speak to my hospital's physio again but thought i would visit this forum as well to see if anyone has been through the same thing and might have some other suggestions or advice. Thank you x ... View more