HI All I have just had a single mastectomy with immediate implant reconstruction (Temporary as I need to had radiotherapy) and I'm getting really annoyed with certain family members keep asking have I looked, am I pleased etc I have not chosen to have...
I had my breast cancer surgery on 4th July. A wide local excision and sentinel lymph node removal. (4 nodes were removed). Everything was healing well until I developed a large seroma under my arm which was drained earlier this week as it was so painful...
Just would love to hear from survivors of large breast tumours.
In shock at the moment. My biopsy showed grade 2 er 8/8 pr 7/8 idc, there was insufficient sample to do my her2. After surgery the above is the same but I am her2 positive. I am not medically trained, but I thought her2 positive was either grade 3 or...
Afternoon all,. I'm on my laptop and don't really know how to use it properly as I seem to have forgotten how to function after chemo. I have 7 treatments and I'm due for surgery (lumpectomy} on the 6th July. My question is how have you copied with the...
Hi everyone, so I’ve joined the club nobody wants to, but you all seem lovely so I’m coming out of denial and joining in the chats. I’m 47 and was biopsied on a left side breast lump and lymph node 10wks ago. Took nearly 4 wks to be confirmed it was...
Hi I have been having Zoledronic acid infusions every 6 months since October 2019 but when i went for my last appointment i was told by the nurse that my Oncologist said i no longer need it due to new guidelines but it was up to me . After a discussion...
I had my first Docetaxel chemo last Wednesday 8th June. I've got Diarrhoa, stomach cramps,joint pain in legs and back not to mention tingling in my fingers and toes. I was wondering how others have coped with these side effects. Does the tingling go after...
Hi, I have had 4 cycles of EC and so far 4 weekly cycles of Pac/Carbo. All with Cold cap, I’m now half way through Chemo,have lost about 60% volume on my hair with only one real bald patch above one ear but it appears to be growing back, albeit very...
I’ve just received an invite to attend a lung check has none else had this following radiotherapy?
