Hi - just hoping for a few coping mechanisms. I have my first mammogram on 14 November since lumpectomy and lymph node removal (4 of which all were clear) in March 2021, 8 chemo from May to sept 2021 and 10 radiotherapy in oct / nov 2021. I’m okay one...
Hi Understanding this is a long shot, BC suggested posting on here but don’t mean to scare anyone, what happened to me is very rare. Diagnosed with breast cancer after routine mammogram on the 14 th February, biopsies followed and surgery on the 31st...
I have been to the dentist today and got a denturl to fill the gaps. Oncologist appointment on Friday husband says it's too early because he has a heavy leaving do the night before then had to get to the lakes for a biking weekend with his mates. Told...
Hi I had a local wide excision and lymph node strip on Tuesday. I have a drain in my arm pit. The amount of fluid coming out has almost stopped. Should I continue vacuum and measuring till my appointment on tuesday? It really tickled and I felt a sucking...
Hi everyone, I had a WLE. and sentinel node biopsy in April last year, grade 2 ductal breast cancer and thankfully clear lymph nodes. I had radiotherapy and I’m on letrozole which gives me horrible aches and pains and the odd bit of aching in my breast...
Hi all, Currently having adjuvant chemotherapy for ER+ HER2+ Stage 3 BC. I had a PET CT scan prior to surgery, thankfully confirming no metastatic spread. All is going well. Today I received two letters: an appointment for a DEXA bone scan and one for...
Hi, 34 (F) recently attended GP as I’ve had constant pain in my armpit and to me feels swollen. I’ve also got some new puckering of my skin and then she could feel 2 lumps. She was very kind and referred to urgent breast clinic. That was 3 days...
Hello all quick refresh. I found a lump Sunday evening. Called nhs 111 for some advice who wanted me to go to the drs on Tuesday (damn those bank holidays). I got an appointment Tuesday where the dr confirmed the lump and has put me through for an urgent...
Hello! After my first mammogram appointment in April (I'm 51), I was asked to attend an appointment for another mammogram, ultrasound and needle biopsy at the end of May. I've now been told I need a 7G vacuum assisted biopsy. Everything feels a little...
Just been put on these .What are your thoughts ladies are the side effects tolerable or are they a horror story .Would love to hear your thoughts
