Hi folks Not really sure if it appropriate to post this as not directly cancer related but it is a happy story so here goes. My DIEP, less than 7 weeks ago, was a "do over" on the day, followed by surgery to reopen the wound three weeks...
Hi I’ve recently finished active treatment for breast cancer , I had a single mastectomy & radiotherapy , mine is/was estrogen receptive so I’m now on tamoxifen and Zoladex and am facing induced early menopause ! I’m looking into supplements and things...
Hi all hope all are doing well has anyone experienced Sharp shock like pain in the middle of the chest x
Hi All Has anyone had any scans after completing treatment? I remember being told at the beginning of all this that there wouldn't be if there are clear margins after lymph node removal (9 removed with the last 3 being clear) . I'm due a call from my...
Hi I've been on tamoxifen for 8 years after a bc diagnosis at 39. Tolerated it really well after an initial bumpy few months. I've become menopausal in the last couple of years and had 12 months without a bleed and then had a super heavy one....
Finished chemo for triple negative breast cancer 3 weeks ago, have been trying to build energy for op on 14th April but having no luck, doing the slightest thing and I am so tired, can anyone suggest any vitamins that I could take to help.
Hi all , I’m booked in for a single mastectomy this month but found out yesterday that I’m eastrogen negative.. is anyone else been in a similar position?is this a bad thing ? Also can anyone please tell me possible further treatment after the masectomy...
I’m my goodness I am so so not doing well, I am so scared. I am known for being so resilient and the one who has everything together even when all is total chaos, but this is beyond me! I have appointment at 3:30 with the surgeon to plan next steps...
I have been taking Anastrozole for 3 months, I am still receiving herceptin and I have just finished a week of radiotherapy. l am having problems with lower backache and knee pain, I have started taking my Anastrozole at night to see if it makes any...
Hello, Just been to the doctor's as I've had pain in my breasts She found a lump in each breast and has put me through for emergency referral for next Tuesday. She said it's 80% likely to be blocked duct. I breastfeed over 14 months ago and have...
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