Hi everyone. Diagnosed last June with Triple Negative Breast Cancer Stage 2, Have done IV chemo, surgery and radio. Currently on Xeloda (round 2). Recent CT scan shows a new liver lesion, have not had any on previous scans. Have to have follow up MRI...
I am due to have a mastectomy and reconstruction at the same time and wondering how long the stay will be in hospital and how long it will take in terms of recovery at home. There seems to be conflicting timescales when I look online. I am due to meet...
I have recently had double lumpectomy’s and lymph nodes removed (twice). I now need a mastectomy on one side and radiotherapy on the other but am considering asking for a double mastectomy as I’m not sure about reconstruction as I’m told it can cause...
Was diagnosed yesterday. Devastation and relief thst it’s grade 2, it’s 4cm er positive / surgeon felt I’d get away with lumpectomy and radiation. Has anyone had this diagnosis and had it change after sentintel node
I started chemo Aug 21, 6 rounds, lumpectomy Jan 22, radiotherapy 5 rounds March 22 and another 11 out of 14 rounds of chemo which finished in Sept 22, I’m now on letrozole and bone infusions 6 monthly for 3 years, I just thought after the chemos ended...
Have been told that I’m not suitable for chemotherapy so will have mastectomy on right side but now have been told that the cells on the right side are still looking wrong and have to have another biopsy the third vacuum one I’ve had this year so am becoming...
Hi, I have posted before, but I just wanted to ask a question, I had a mastectomy on feb15th my scar is healing nicely but the skin around is still bruised is this natural. thank you
I coped well with surgery, radiotherapy and Herceptin for breast cancer but things went drastically downhill during a year taking Neratinib and then 3 years on Anastrozole (for 2) and Letrozole for another 10 months or so. After much research and soul...
Hi I have had terminal breast cancer that has metaras to the bones for 5 years now fantatise drugs however my husband wants to take on a cruise of the carrabien at christmas 2023. My question is does anyone have any info on cruise insurance any info...
Hi all. I finished all my treatment back in October last year. ( I have since been given the all clear) however over the past few months. My taste buds are practically non existent. Whenever I eat. My tongue feels liked iv burnt it on a hot drink ? Anyone...
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