How long should I expect to be in hospital? They said I’m an out patient so no overnight stay x
Hi all. I was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer over a year ago. Had treatment surgery etc which was all successful . Thank goodness. However my question is , Because I had triple negative does this mean i would need to be tested for the...
I was with hormone positive er negative breast cancer. So far I've had a mastectomy and I've just finished chemotherapy. I still have another operation in a few weeks and then radiotherapy. I didn't expect to feel so anxious and emotional after finishing...
Hi, I started my first EC chemo on 8th Feb following mastectomy at Xmas. I still have constant nausea despite taking the prescribed Metoclopramide 10mg up to 3 times a day. I have needed to use Gaviscon double action also but neither are taking the...
Morning all can anyone comment on the testing? What’s your personal experiences? Would you recommend or leave it? thank you all
Aged 61 years Found a new lump in my breast 3 weeks ago. Hard, pea sized and close to the surface. Also in the same position as my previous DCIS in 2016- intermediate 45mm multi focal, Er+8 PR+6. Mastectomy: skin sparing and LD flap reconstruction. Total...
This discussion thread is to post about women we know or meet that have survived breast cancer, lumpectomies, mastectomies, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and have not only got through it but put it all behind them and got on with their lives. Some uplifting...
Hi, I’m on my 2nd chemo cycle. My hair was coming out in shedloads so yesterday I braved the shave and got my hairdresser to do the deed. To be honest now it’s gone I feel much better. im not sure what products to use on my scalp. I did find an oatmeal...
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Chemo complete,& rang the bell on radiotherapy today,may well have a few tears of relief after this part of the journey,still got herceptin,& 6 monthly zoledronic acid herceptin & letrozole but onwards & upwards fellow fighters.big hugs to us all.xx
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