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Research: body image after breast cancer surgery

Hello We're helping a researcher from the University of Southampton with some research. She's looking for women who are about to have surgery to take part in some questionnaire-based research about body image. If you are about to have a mastectomy or...

Posted by Leah BCC on Tue May 03, 2011 11:43 am with 27 comments

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i cdnt have put that better myself , well said x

italia03, Thu Oct 13, 2011 5:55 pm
Struggling with arm exercises

Hi Guys not sure if it's me just being a wimp, but am finding the 2nd lot of exercises a bit hard going, have previously had a right mastectomy, then had lymph nodes removed on 2nd Feb. My biceps area feels quite weak, and I don't seem to be able to ra...

Posted by Marie 67 on Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:28 pm with 8 comments

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hi, keep exercising gently when ever possible. my treatment finished a year ago. exercise definately moves any excess fluid buildup,seromas and cording are uncomfortable. try to keep moving. I have recently had an oily cyst near the op site - any advi...

janeyf, Sat Feb 11, 2012 7:51 pm
Post mastectomy

I had a mastectomy on the 26th January and then developed a haemotoma I also had lymph nodes removed during the first op. My arm is really sore - hard pain to explain - but my skin is really sore and sensitive - any ideas as even wearing clothes is unc...

Posted by GeorgieB on Sat Feb 11, 2012 11:19 am with 2 comments

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I had a mastectomy and all lymph nodes removed on 20th December 2011. I took Tramadol when the pain was bad and wore soft vest tops with my "softie" in place and light loose tops. I found sitting with a cusion supporting my arm help and gentle stroki...

supertrouper, Sat Feb 11, 2012 7:13 pm
Surgery date confirmed early March (Mastectomy & DIEP recon)

Hi all I saw my consultant last night and a date has finally been confirmed for my surgery....Friday 2nd March. It all seems very real now although I do feel guilty as this is 3 days before my husbands 30th birthday. Some birthday for him, visiting...

Posted by namar82 on Sat Feb 11, 2012 5:12 pm with 1 comments

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Hi Natalie I am having mx and full node clearance (anc?) on 1st march with recon at a later date, just had my last chemo last thursday before the op. There's a few people who seem to be having op at the beginning of March, will will have to start a h...

weme, Sat Feb 11, 2012 6:02 pm
February 2010 mastectomy ladies

Hi, Just wondered whether anybody else having mastectomy around this time would like to buddy up! I'm due to be having bilateral Mx without recon next Wed (17th feb). This will be my 3rd op in as many months - started off with IDC found by my first rou...

Posted by meggy on Fri Feb 12, 2010 3:23 pm with 2521 comments

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Hi Wendy - I'm sorry to hear you are feeling so dragged down by everything. Did you get any help about your back yet? I was given some extra strong pain killers for my joint and bone pains but they do tend to knock you out a bit too much so keep them o...

akfilm, Sat Feb 11, 2012 3:58 pm
FEB 12 SURGERY HAND HOLDING

Hi everyone I am due to have a mastectomy/reconstruction on 16th Feb and would like to know if anyone else going through surgery next month wants to do a bit of virtual hand holding. Lemoncake x

Posted by Lemoncake on Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:57 pm with 50 comments

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Hi Lemoncake Thanks for the hand hold. Although I had lots of chemo, I did really well with it. No sickness, nausea. Docetaxel took the most out of me, left me feeling really tired, which was down the blood oxygen levels. The doc gave me a blood t...

ddraper74, Sat Feb 11, 2012 2:03 pm
Drain problems

Hi Mx plus recon mon 30 th with further op the following day to take away blood clot and 750 mls fluid after developing haematoma. This left me with total 3 drains. Also had problems end of last week when drains went mad and gathered 540 mls and my hb ...

Posted by lelly61 on Thu Feb 09, 2012 6:20 am with 6 comments

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Hi Alaana and Fat Cat I have a bag from the hospital which I agree helps a bit but am now trying variations of pillows and hoping that will work as I also find that certain positions make my new boob vey tender. I guess I am being impatient and it will...

lelly61, Sat Feb 11, 2012 1:34 pm
Mastectomy tomorrow 7th ( All Done Now)

I,m having my mastectomy in the morning without reconstruction, I,ll have it done later i think. This has got to have been the worst start to a new year ever i had WLE + Anc 2 weeks ago which found 2 new tumours (tiny) so it,s coming off. I will also b...

Posted by megsmum on Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:39 pm with 15 comments

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I seem to be at the same stage as you, had a mastectomy and then developed a haemotoma. I am seeing the surgeon on Monday to get my results and discuss chemo.....

GeorgieB, Sat Feb 11, 2012 11:28 am
Mastecteomy

Hi ladies, i have had a mastectomy with nons removed. i have to go back to see the cancer lady for results next week. What do they tell you? I am aimimg to go back to work in 2 months is that to early. Rose xx

Posted by UKrose on Fri Jan 13, 2012 11:32 pm with 40 comments

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Morning janeypaney, Sorry you're suffering..it's probably the worst part and very miserable. I had a mx and immediate DIEP recon and had lots of bits to worry about...didn't know what to do to make it more comfortable. I got an infection in my boob an...

nonsuch, Sat Feb 11, 2012 10:57 am
Guide To Surviving An MX

Hi Ladies Here's my first post as promised. On my way to the hospital (traffic heavy on the M40 - wish we'd left slightly earlier). Feeling a little nervous, slightly sick (nerves plus typing in a moving car) but otherwise pretty ok all things conside...

Posted by Twinky68 on Thu Jan 19, 2012 5:34 pm with 78 comments

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Thanks Twinky, that really helps. Yes, I too have my drain taped to my side and that helps a bit, especially with the leakage. Have to admit I have taken some extra painkillers tonight but they are starting to kick in so hoping I will be able to get ba...

lelly61, Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:29 am
Arnica cream v gel.

Hi, Thanks to this forum I am going to get some arnica tablets for when I have my mastectomy. I was also advised to get cream aswell. However, I read somewhere that if used for too long it can irritate the skin. How long is too long? I was going to us...

Posted by Teazle on Fri Feb 10, 2012 10:43 am with 0 comments

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Hi, Thanks to this forum I am going to get some arnica tablets for when I have my mastectomy. I was also advised to get cream aswell. However, I read somewhere that if used for too long it can irritate the skin. How long is too long? I was going to us...

Teazle, Fri Feb 10, 2012 10:43 am
More Surgery

Hi all Just wondered if anyone can give me any advice and tips about having to go back for more surgery. I had my first surgery on 12 Jan which consisted of a lumpectomy and the sentinel node biopsy. I have been for my results today and, unfortunately...

Posted by ChoozySuzy on Fri Feb 03, 2012 1:56 pm with 10 comments

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Choozysuzy, I'm having suregery 2nd March so very close to you - having Mx and probably full ANC as SLNB showed 1/2 affected with macromets. I have made an appointment with my onc to chat everything over, what exactly the plan is and the reasoning behi...

keepthefaith, Wed Feb 08, 2012 1:09 pm
surgery

Hi My surgery is tomorrow Monday 16th January, is anyone else having surgery tomorrow??? Lynnxx

Posted by lynn123 on Sun Jan 15, 2012 12:03 pm with 10 comments

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Hi, I have only registered with the forum today. Looking to find out more about peoples experiences of surgery. I am having a mastectomy of L breast and full axillary clearance with immediate reconstruction on 29 Feb and am going for a further appoin...

calicoshmalico, Wed Feb 08, 2012 12:19 pm
haematoma following surgery

In January I had a lumpectomy.Following surgery I developed a haematoma and had to go back to theatre the next day for it to be dealt with. Last week I had a mastectomy, and would you believe it, again developed a haematoma and again had to go back to ...

Posted by miyoko on Fri Feb 15, 2008 8:36 am with 16 comments

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Hi Jube, sorry haven't logged in a few days. Wound nearly closed but might need more anti biotics, but mine was made worse by long term infection. Good luck when you go back and hope your haematoma sorts itself out. It's frustrating when you just want...

turquoise, Tue Feb 07, 2012 6:19 pm
Therapeutic mammoplasty

Hello all Has anyone had a lumpectomy and breast reduction at the same time? I had my op on 16th Jan together with a centinal lymph node biopsy. I think that's actually been more uncomfortable leaving a 5-6 cm scar just under my armpit. I'm now waiti...

Posted by Carolyn1709 on Tue Feb 07, 2012 5:21 pm with 0 comments

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Hello all Has anyone had a lumpectomy and breast reduction at the same time? I had my op on 16th Jan together with a centinal lymph node biopsy. I think that's actually been more uncomfortable leaving a 5-6 cm scar just under my armpit. I'm now waiti...

Carolyn1709, Tue Feb 07, 2012 5:21 pm
Arnica pre and post mastectomy

Hi, Next month I shall be having a double mastecotomy with the start of reconstruction at the same time. I have been told that arnica would help with the bruising and swelling, and it should be started prior to the surgery. Please could someone advi...

Posted by Teazle on Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:28 am with 12 comments

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Hi I used arnica following mastectomy/SNB when it looked like I was developing a bit of seroma and it all settled down. I used it again when I had axilllary lymph clearance. All appeared to be going well but I developed the most horrendous wound absces...

1234, Tue Feb 07, 2012 3:00 pm
Oopherectomy - how much did it hurt?

Hi Ladies, Any of you had an Oopherectomy yet and can anyone give me an honest (warts and all please!) of how long it took to get back to normal? drive? work? etc etc and what sort of level of pain relief if any did you need? Thanks Ladies! Ruby.xx

Posted by rubythursday on Wed Dec 21, 2011 6:14 pm with 48 comments

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yeah I have already had the Zoladex, the tamoxifen and the tax so maybe i have no oestrogen left anyway! If it doesn't get any worse than this hormone wise then its pretty ok I would say - probably famous last words eh! Ruby.x

rubythursday, Sun Feb 05, 2012 5:44 pm
Further surgery

I have had left sided mastectomy and four lymph nodes removed three of which showed cancer. I have been told that I need chemotherapy radiotherapy and then other lymph nodes removed after the treatment. Has this happened to anyone else ?

Posted by Janet462 on Sun Feb 05, 2012 2:26 pm with 1 comments

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Hi Janet 462, Yes same has happened to me, I had right sided mx with 2 nodes out of 3 with cells. Surgeon said I would need more surgery but is waiting to see if oncologist agrees if thats the way to go after my chemo and rads have finished. Debh x

debh, Sun Feb 05, 2012 3:47 pm
Mastectomy

Hi I had a mastectomy last thursday (26thjanuary)and had my drain taken out today. I have not been in pain until today. The site where the breast is stinging and burning. Is anyone else at the same stage as me?

Posted by GeorgieB on Tue Jan 31, 2012 9:40 pm with 5 comments

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hi. i also had a mastectomy & node removal on 26 jan. i had the last of my 3 drains removed on wednesday.im still quite sore & bruised & have a numb feeling & pins n needles across my chest & down my arm. hopefully the phsio will ease this in time. i h...

red4eva, Sat Feb 04, 2012 7:44 pm
Waiting for mastectomy

Hi this is my 1st post,2 years ago when i was 50 i had my routine mammogram which was clear but 3 weeks ago i found a lump, 2 weeks ago i had WLE + ax clearance and although the margins were clear the pathologist found 2 smaller growths which had not b...

Posted by megsmum on Sat Feb 04, 2012 8:15 am with 3 comments

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Hi Megsmum, if you buy your mastectomy bra too far in advance you might not get the right size. In my case I measured bordeline between 36 and 38 and went for 36 as that what I was pre Mx and I just assumed I was a bit swollen and that would go down......

Alice Cliche, Sat Feb 04, 2012 3:44 pm
Op nearing and feeling scared

My lumpectomy op has been arranged for 23rd Feb, and I'm already starting to feel panicky! It's the anaesthetic which scares me witless. I had a SLNB back in Sept and was very nervous but it wasn't as awful as I'd anticipated, so in my rational momen...

Posted by libsue on Tue Jan 24, 2012 9:45 pm with 15 comments

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please don't be scared. I had a wide excision last week and asked to speak to the anesthetist before the op as I get very sick with a GA. He talked to me for a good ten minutes and listened to my concerns. I was given an anti-emetic which really worke...

kit20, Fri Feb 03, 2012 2:26 pm
pain after ANC

Hello, Im one of the january surgery people. I had an snb and wle in december. Last week I had an ANC. This time i feel so weird< I;ve felt sick, woozy and in pain on the back of my arm. It feels like something is being stretched, I've been doing the e...

Posted by Leeds39 on Sun Jan 29, 2012 9:15 pm with 11 comments

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Triple negative is when your pathology is negative to receptors for progesterone, oestrogen and herceptin. PR and ER are usually measured as a score out of 8.... 8 being strongly hormonal... 0 and 2 are negative (there is no 1), 3-5 is ER poor and and...

Lulu34, Wed Feb 01, 2012 10:15 pm
help sore

Hi Ladies Can anyone tell me if they are still swollen and sore . I had a lumpectomy on the 16th January breast was sore and inflamed so i was given antibiotics but the pain isnt getting any better and my breast has swollen to twice the size also arou...

Posted by lynn123 on Sun Jan 29, 2012 4:57 pm with 6 comments

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HI Nonsuch I had my lumpectomy on the 23nov then Lymph node removal on the 4th Jan no problems with scars did have a seroma but had that drained about 10 days ago it was painful, anyway yesterday I looked at my boobie and it is bright pink it has been...

Chico, Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:59 pm
Post-quadrantectomy body-image

Hi everyone, been off-line for a while... I had a quadrantectomy (right spelling?) just before Christmas, and it's only been over the last week that my breast has gone to what is presumably its new normal size, though the hardness under the scar (on t...

Posted by FireCracker111 on Sat Jan 28, 2012 10:33 pm with 2 comments

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Thank you, Jane! XO

FireCracker111, Sun Jan 29, 2012 10:10 pm
Mx or WLE - how to choose ?

I am new to this site. Its taken me two weeks to pluck up the courage to register and a day to pluck up the courage to post. I am in my mid 40’s and was diagnosed with DCIS in the ducts behind the nipple, plus a small (16mm) invasive tumour near the ...

Posted by oakleaf on Sun Jan 01, 2012 6:29 pm with 11 comments

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Just to let anybody know who is in my position how things have turned out. I am now 16 days post op and the news so far has been as good as I could have hoped. Margins were clear, lymph nodes were clear, and nipple slice was clear, so no need for more ...

oakleaf, Sat Jan 28, 2012 4:51 pm

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