Hi! I’m new, and trying to learn how to use this group. I know my question will not be new but I don’t see how to search! Can anyone advise what to do to prep for post-op breast cancer radiotherapy that is starting next week? Thank you!
Hi everyone - I have my first 12 month scan due in April. Only biopsy established that I had ductal carcinoma and even MRI, which I was told “saw everything” didn’t quite. It was only the examination of tissue, after mastectomy and axiliary node removal...
Had an early diagnosis, surgery and now radiotherapy. Feel extremely fortunate that I have a very good prognosis but have perhaps played down to family, friends and colleagues that I am still dealing with cancer and how that makes me feel deep down. I...
Although I’ve had my surgery and radiotherapy and now sorting out hormone treatment, I have a CT scan in the morning. On my initial scan there were a couple of spots noticed on my lungs. The official word was they didn’t think they were of any importance...
Just a bit in mood for a rant .. was on a wierd path from get home only got truthful answer today at infusion . Triple positive at start 3c stage so ploughed on with surgury chem and knew a node in neck so got booster radio so got finally diagnosed with...
So, I finally cried today for the first time since my diagnosis in August. I am so angry at myself for having given in and had the meltdown that I knew was on the way and had been brewing for the past couple of weeks. I had stayed strong because I didn...
Hi All, I have been on chemo for 5 cycles and this Friday is my last one. I was diagnosed with TNBC in Jan so surgery will be next. I have noticed weight gain since startimg chemo. I have never been over weight and have maintained the same weight for...
Hi I am going in to have cancer from my breast I am so scared and I have to have radiotherapy after it is anyone going through this
Morning. I’m feeling rather low to be honest and I try hard not to post negatively as I see people starting their journeys and don’t want to scare them but I would really appreciate some advice from people who’ve experienced the same issues as me. I had...
Hi all I'm new here on this group looking for a bit of advice I'm 59ywars old and I have noticed one of my nipples has suddenly become inverted , Not at the time but its also active tingly rather than oainfull Should I be concerned with this Kind...
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