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When can I run again?
Started by Catherine in Preventative Surgery. Last reply by Gloselle 21 hours ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hello x I am a BRCA2 gene carrier and had a preventative mastectomies and implant reconstruction (skin sparing, inverted T, nipple reconstruction) on the 6th December. I had limited mobility in my arms for 2 weeks and by six weeks post surgery the…Continue
Clinical Nurses
Started by Natasha in Preventative Surgery. Last reply by Natasha yesterday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone,Can anyone please advise me as to what role the clinical nurses play? I don't mean to sound ignorant but I have not had a lot of contact with them and wondered where they fit in?I was assigned a lady who I have just tried to call but…Continue
newbie
Started by gemma rosser in New here? Why not introduce yourself... Last reply by Caroline (Admin) yesterday. 3 Replies 1 Like
Hi guys I'm a newbie here! I'm 32 and a mum to 3 children. I've been diagnosed with grade 3 breast cancer and am on my 3rd cycle of chemotherapy. I've just had my gene results and have the BRCA 1 and a mutation on BRCA 2. It's a lot to take in…Continue
Recovery post double mastectomy
Started by Alice in Preventative Surgery. Last reply by Belinda Dangerfield yesterday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi I found out next week when I will have my op. I am hoping June. As I have two young children (3 and 5) I am starting to think about child care before /after school, and during the school holidays.How long am I likely to be immobile, how long will…Continue
Article in Daily Mirror - 6 March 2014
Started by Caroline (Admin) in News & Articles from the media on Monday. 0 Replies 1 Like
More questions
Started by Natasha in Preventative Surgery. Last reply by Natasha on Monday. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hello again everyone,The date is looming (24th March!) for my surgery and I'm now wondering if I should prepare for my hospital stay.I've heard you need a sports bra after surgery. When would I need it for and what size should I think of buying?Is…Continue
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Still down with a cold!
Posted by Valerie Biden on March 11, 2014 at 21:02 0 Comments 0 Likes
Down with a cold!
Posted by Valerie Biden on March 11, 2014 at 2:20 0 Comments 0 Likes
“Be kinder than necessary, because everyone you meet is fighting some sort of battle.” (author unknown)
Posted by Valerie Biden on March 10, 2014 at 2:56 0 Comments 0 Likes
Actually, if you understood...
Posted by Valerie Biden on March 9, 2014 at 1:02 0 Comments 0 Likes
Help and guidance
Posted by Claire Newall on March 8, 2014 at 19:48 0 Comments 0 Likes
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