Hey everyone, I hope your all doing as we as you can be in the big C club x I'm back....not really where I thought so soon to be It has been 18 month's since my breast biopsy, 14 month's since being discharged with the all clear. Why 4 Months...
I am on cycle three of eight with treatment due to end around early/mid April. I assume I will then have a break of 2-3 weeks before having a mastectomy (unknown if it’s double or just the single - I would rather the double but they might only offer a...
I’m going to see breast care team on Monday for a review of the lumpectomy wound and discuss onward treatment. However I’d be interested in hearing others experiences about heamatoma. I am suspecting I have one but not sure. My breast feels heavy almost...
Okay so I wear a scarf to cover my hair and therefore loosing my hair didn’t make me look different but for the last month, my face looks different. My chemo finished last week but I look like a different person. I never wear makeup so I’m not gonna start...
Hi I just got back speaking with my surgeon no lymph nodes involved her2+ one tumour was 8mm and the other was 16mm she is making an appointment to see oncology 3 weeks from today. Waiting is hard.
Hi all Since starting my Breast Cancer journey in January 2023 I have had issues with both thumb nails. They keep spliting. Sometime on to the nail bed. I've mentioned it several times to my Oncologist and the chemo nurse but no-one has suggested anything...
Hello, I have completed chemo, had surgery, had radiotherapy and about to finish residual chemo in the middle of March. I am technically cancer free since July 2023. Planning to finally go on holiday abroad. Can I get travel insurance at “normal” price...
I had the full works in 2022 for breast cancer and had a bone scan in December 2023 showing ‘suspicious’ areas in pelvis ribs and spine. Oncologist has requested an urgent CT scan but I have since learned it will be 9 weeks before I get one. Is this normal...
Hi all How long did all who had it have to wait for chemo after surgery? ”Dr Google” can be dangerous, I know, but I read there are less recurrences in people who start chemo 30 days from surgery. I had lumpectomy, AICAP flap and sentinel lymph node...
Happy new year lovely people . I can my genetics appointment yesterday. Was interesting. Going for bloods then depending on results , they want to discuss double masectomy and poss ovaries removal. Then said my children need testing and if they want children...
