I had a mastectomy last March and finished all my treatments in August. I was very ill during treatment but I have Lupus so that may have been a factor. At a check up I mentioned I had rib and back pain. Diagnosed with cancer in sternum bone ribs...
Hi there, is there anyone out there with an inflammatory breast cancer diagnosis. Know it's pretty rare and rather aggressive, but am keen to hear anyone's story if they have it, especially a positive story!
Hello, I had a lumpectomy & sentinel lymph node biopsy right breast last December. I had a second op beginning of January to clear margins. I have been experiencing pain under my left arm for a couple of weeks now. I’m thinking the worse, but hoping...
Hi everyone, I have been struggling with dealing with some emotions, mostly anger and frustration, and find it difficult talking to my family and friends. They are extremely supportive but they just don’t understand how I’m feeling. I know everyone on...
I had a lumpectomy dec 2020 followed by radiation therapy. So for 2 years I have worn nonwired bras but have recently had a fitting for a wired bra. Is it ok to wear a bra with a wire after BC if its comfortable? Sorry this may seem a silly quest...
I had an appointment with oncology today and was offered this new drug. I agreed to try it..looking at the side effects its a bit worrying as I'm not even managing anastrozole very well yet. Has anyone tried it ? Thanks xx
Hi, I just wondered how long you needed to worry about temperatures of chemo has now finished? Thank you x
Hi All. I have managed not to catch covid for nearly 3 years, including through all of my treatment for breast cancer. I had 2 operations, chemo and radio. Finishing at the end of october. I have just had my first year scan which is all clear. I have...
Hello I finished my TDM1 chemotherapy last March and I’m taking exemestane hormonal chemo for 5 years. When I first started taking this I was on letrozol which I couldn’t tolerate so was prescribed exemestane. I am really struggling with what I think...
Was hoping others with experiences of lobular cancer could please help me understand the yearly follow from treatment regime please? Have my apptmt this Fri all being well and its with the breast surgeon who performed my 2 surgeries Jan 2022 and Feb 2022...
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