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I just wanted to share my good news. I received the results of my 5 year mammogram today and am very happy to say all clear and I am now 5 years N.E.D.
Hi folks, I hope everyone is having as good a weekend as possible. I've just completed 9 weekly rounds of PC chemo and am due to move onto EC this Thursday (3 treatments). From reading some of the experiences in previous threads, and hearing from...
But not a very patient one! I've at least got a diagnosis, it's invasive ductal cancer grade 2, but still small, oestrogen receptive but looks as if I might get away with the lymph nodes....and maybe not too much treatment afterwards? Complex plan...
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Hello everyone, I'm hoping someone can help us. My wife has stage 4 metastatic breast cancer and is coming up for nearly a full year of treatment with the Chemo pill Capecitabine, one week on and one week off treatment. Whilst the drug is undoubtedly...
Hi I got my results!! I am so happy I have the all clear. Cancer has been removed, margins and lymph nodes all clear. Samples have been sent for further testing and I have been told I will need to take hormone tablets and some radiotherapy. I feel a...
I've just started chemo following surgery in September. Friends and family have offered their support and kindness by sending lots of flowers but home is different, the flowers are a daily reminder. Some friends have been amazing, some have disappeared...
Hi everyone, very new to all this and very confused. I found a lump in my breast 10 days ago, doctor saw me that day and said likely nothing to worry about but to get it checked just to be sure. This week I went to breast clinic, physical exam, mammogram...
Hi, I was wondering if anyone had any experience of the 5 day radiotherapy at 26gy's rather than 15 days at 42 gy's. International standards use 15 days, we are the only ones I'm aware of (UK) who use 5 days. I've asked if there's a choice, as the study...
I had a biopsy to check breast cancer hadn’t spread to my lymph nodes before having a mastectomy and reconstruction. I was given the results yesterday that the lab were unable to find any lymph node material in the sample taken. The surgeon was surprised...
