Hello all, I was diagnosed October 2022 with BC. I had a lumpectomy and a second op to clear margins, lymph nodes were clear. I had Grade 2 IDC and DCIS, ER positive and HER2 negative. I finished radiotherapy at the end of March this year and now taking...
Hello, I am finding it difficult to control my emotions at the moment - I am not sleeping well and I am sad all over again at my diagnosis / treatment. I'm incredibly sensitive and struggling not to fly off the handle at minor annoyances. It's like PMT...
Good morning Had lumpectomy yesterday and as a newbie I just wanted to say for those like me who are relatively new to this Breast Cancer club I can state that it was nowhere near as bad as I thought it would be. I fully appreciate and understand that...
Hi, today had 2nd Zoledronic Acid infusion but wasn't given 4 weeks of calcium tablets as I was for 1st ZA session. Can someone tell me if this is usually the case? Thanks.
Hello. I am 2 months into taking Tamoxifen following lumpectomy, bilateral mammoplasty and radiotherapy. I have a pain in my rib on the side of radiotherapy (completed 3 months ago). It is very painful to the touch has anyone else experienced this? T...
Hi All I finally got home from hospital last night. I still have the drain in and will hopefully get it out on Thursday at the breast clinic and I should have my results in about two weeks time. My emotions are a bit up and down at the moment which...
I'm post surgery, mid-chemo (feeling dreadful), with radiotherapy to come but as my prognosis is good once all the treatment is over, I hope to resurrect holiday plans for next year. What are the premiums like once you've had a breast cancer diagnosis...
Keeping distracted and filling time with gentle and enjoyable activities seems to have a place for many people while waiting for results or undergoing treatment. Reading a good book can help to pass the time. I wondered if a thread for recommendations...
Hi, past 18 months, gone through 14 chemo cycles, single mastectomy, 14 kadcyla, on Anastrozole for 5yrs, radiotherapy & now Zoledromic for 3yrs. My dog companion died same day as oncologist rang to say kadcycla completed following month. Hit a wall!...
My stress levels are through the roof, I’ve an appointment tomorrow which might help what complimentary therapies have people tried that are helpful? Is massage ok to get during treatment although I don’t know what my treatment is anxiety just...
