Hi, I had invasive type 2 with some lymph node involvement. So Mastectomy left side then 2nd Op for 5 more Lymph nodes removed.That was Jan 2015. I also have chronic ITP a blood disorder for which they removed my spleen so my immune system is rubbish now! & my platelets are low; they 'crashed'during  surgery so I was pretty ill.I could not come to terms with the Mastectomy & had a breakdown, much better now but still stutter sometimes & see physc nurse still & on meds for bad anxiety.

I was numb on left side for 18mnths but now it's coming back & it really hurts! underarm & down left side still very swollen too; I know we get nerve damage afterwards but wondered if anyone else has this as they don't check that side (mammograms) yet it's a fact that it can come back in chest wall. My other hate is that damage to breasts like bad internal bruising from Mammograms! can lead to cancer! So had anyone had Thermo imaging instead please? This is new & painless but not many hospitals will do it; I would gladly pay for it if necessary.X Chrissy.