Morning I am expecting that when I have blood tests after Christmas I am finally classed as post-menopausal and after 5 years of Tamoxifen will be swapping to Letrozole. Could anyone who has swapped give any insight as to whether they encountered any...
I received my cancer diagnosis on 9 February, and had a lumpectomy on 11 March. I got my results from the surgery on 30 March and was told that I should have an appointment with an oncologist a fortnight later. I was also told that some tissue had been...
Hi All So had my appointment with the surgeon on Monday to discuss the options. I've had 5 rounds of 6 (Last chemo due 7th June) and surgery planned for 6th July. Anyway, as I have to have radiotherapy after surgery I'm going for the skin saving mastectomy...
Just found out today I don’t need chemo just radiation I m so delighted just wanted to share with you all and wish you all the best of luck x i know I still have a way to go but I am so pleased xx
Sorry to bother you all with somthing so trivial . Last year - 3 yrs after breast cancer treatment , I had 2 heart attacks - my hearts in good condition with no damage done as was caused by sepsis round my gallbladder . 8 weeks ago I developed Lymphodema...
I everyone. I need some support. I'm so scared. I was diagnosed with hert2 positive inflammatory breast cancer in March. Its in my breast and some lymphs. I have had two cycles of chemo - felt so tired after chemo for at least four days. Saw consultant...
Hi guys. Sorry, maybe just feeling sorry for myself. 6 weeks post smx and feeling very low today. When I got my diagnosis and treatment plan, family and friends were popping in, phoning or messaging daily, offering support and help with anything. However...
Hi I've just been told my radiotherapy has been delayed until end of June. My lumpectomy was the beginning of march I've had my CT scan and tattoes. I just need it done now Okay I know they are busy busier than ever due to catching up with treatments...
I had a second op two weeks ago, for a further excision after the margins weren't clear on the first (I have had chemo I between) I have my clinic appointment on Tuesday for the result of the histology. The surgeon has said if its not clear this time...
I had a good response to chemo for HER2 BC grade 3, MRI showed better than expected response - so I had started to be more positive. Operation was all booked for lumpectomy and partial lymph node removal but I’ve just been told that the pre-op blood tests...
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