Experiences with

Mastectomy

Hi all, I don't really know where to start...I'm almost 31, and a new diagnosis. I'm due to go in for my pre-op on Tuesday in preparation for a Bilateral Laparoscopic Ovarian/Adnexal Cystectomy, they plan to slice off the top of both cysts that encase both ovaries and fallopian tubes, I also have to

Hi, I have had a vasectomy reversal and producing 98% of sperm antibodies, with a count of 25 million sperm. My partner is very sad, depressed and overcome with heartbreak. She is fertile, I'm not sure what my results mean. We are waiting to see clinical consultants about my result (she's having her

Recently she had gone Mastectomy on 22/06/2015. After all the test we found she is triple negative . what will be the next step. She can't go through chemotherapy. Pl help

Hi There,I went to see consultant about gall bladder removal and was told I could not have the op because my breathing is not good if I had to have the big op I would not survive the anaesthetic,I was in shock to say the least,so now if have a flare up I have to get the endescope to fish them out, can't

hello, dont know if i am in the right place?? i need advice about making a complaint about my doctor.. On the 10th of june 2015 my husband died suddenly at home.. He was 42 years old and a healthy man.. He came home from work on the 9th an hour later he had flu like symptoms a few hours later he started

There are many pills and potions that your GP can prescribe for IC/PBS that may be of some relief. Unfortunately I left it for a long time (10 years of suffering) before I approached my GP. He referred me to a urologist who tried everything he could to save my bladder including Botox injections into

My LMP was may 2nd. Around the middle of may I had ewcm and at the beginning of June I noticed a bit a light pink spotting. I have taken countless HPTS 3 blood tests, all of which are BFN. I'm having all symptoms of pregnancy except for metal mouth and darkening of the areolas. My tummy keeps getting

They found 2 lumps in one breast, both grade 1, and she has been recommended a mastectomy ASAP. She knows she needs to decide on treatment plan soon (this week) but is in shock and wants to know about all her options both private and NHS to ensure she is making the right decision.

Hi everyone I would like to know if anyone has undertaken a long distance travel post mastectomy and what problems they have faced. also is it absolutely neccessaty to wear the sleeve

Can a vasectomy be performed if the scrotum is contracted due to the cold.

After a mastectomy,lymph nodes removed,chemotherapy,radiotherapy,helpline for a year I thought yes I've beaten it, I started getting dizziness,pains in my ankle,knees and wrists,shoulder and all over body pain.and now been told its fibromyalgia.

I have decided not to have a mastectomy but stay with taking the hormone tablets I unfortunately the side effects are similar to the side effects I am experiencing with the vasculitis,nausea,hot flushes I am finding it difficult to know which belongs where the only new pain is in my shoulders,wrists

I graduated a few months ago and almost straight away found that I had breast cancer, as a result of which I had a mastectomy and DIEP reconstruction which means I have abdominal as well as chest wounds. I am now counting down the days until I can start running again (21 days from today).

The options have been discussed with me and my husband also my consultant Rheumatologist The first option was a mastectomy but due to my other medical conditions that for the time being is not an option plus chemo,radiotherapy and some of the hormone drugs.

Hi - I had my gall bladder removed about 20 years ago, and have struggled with my weight since then. Does the removal of this organ make it harder to loose weight ( particularly around the tummy area)?

Well hd a nice chat with Dr C today.Surgery is still off the cards as he said my cancer is too scattered,He also said it looks like Im sensitive to carbo/tax,which I am delighted about.Dur to being tested positive for BRCA 1 gene ,they will decide about double mastectomy about 6mts time depending on

Sometimes I wonder if the women in my family should just do like Angelina Jolie and get a double mastectomy before anything... Any of you breast cancer survivors and mothers can relate?

Hi, I started with breast cancer in September 2012, has mastectomy and the full works of chemo and radiotherapy. Ever since the hospital put in the 'port' for the chemo I've had the feeling of something in my throat and neck.

Since then, she has had a mastectomy and is undergoing chemo. Runs slowly dwindled to 1 - 2, 5 - 10k runs per week. Then my wife decides that it's time to call time on our marriage (this not a complete shock - just the timing). Mojo slipping further!

I had a Cystoscopy (camera inside bladder) in March 2015 to check for bladder lesions because of microscopic hematuria (microscopic blood in urine). The procedure didn't cause any pain during or afterwards -The Urologist applied a Anesthetic Gel to numb the urethra . I also had a CT scan with contrast