Hi, I wrote a few days ago, breast cancer recurrence, so I need a mastectomy this time, had a lumoectomy previous, stage 2, this time. Need a ct scan to check if any spread, absolutely terrified, I'm just assuming the worst because so far it has been...
Well I've had my bone density scan. Radiotherapist arranged it, as I have osteoarthritis, have had three hip replacements and a knee replacement, and will be having to take letrazole as well as having radiotherapy. Because there is history of not only...
I have just had a call from the hospital stating that my breast biopsy isn’t back yet, however, my lymph node biopsy is which the results show as ‘sitting on the fence’ so I have to go back in for a further biopsy. Anyone else had the same? Is this a...
Hi Guys, Has anyone been around an ill child then had Chemo a short time afterwards? I am due to have my second EC chemo tomorrow. I feel fine. My 5yr old had a cold this week, this weekend now she is being sick. We have Covid tested her 3 times during...
Hi everyone I had a big lateral masectomy 2 weeks ago , I got my results on Friday worse than I was expecting , lump in right breast turned out to be 8.2 cm and I had 10 out of 11 nodes positive a lot more than we thought , left breast which we weren...
I finished my chemotherapy on 1st June after 3 rounds of ec then 3 rounds of Docetaxel I then started radiotherapy on 23rd June I've had 12 sessions 3 to go but I am having terrible pains in my legs and numb tingling feet. I started anastrozole on 23rd...
My mum has just had her breast cancer operation to which I looked after her after she is now on her tablets and seems to sleep all the time is this normal ? Also she is awaiting radiotherapy I need advice around this to aid her recovery can any one guide...
Hi All, I have been told that I have Grade 1 BC, ER 8, HER negative, can anyone tell me if these results which were from a core biopsy are likely to change following removal of the lump.? I see the consultant surgeon on Wednesday to get the plan, but...
Hi everyone just wondering how some of u have managed to cope after lymph node removal . I had mine removed almost 3 weeks ago I’m finding my arm stiff like a cord pulling it and a freeze feeling I’m dong the exercises physio gave me ,some days are better...
Hi i. Due to start paclitaxel and wortied about it anyo e give me advice please xx
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