Hi, I got my results yesterday. I did have grade 2 , but it changed to grade 3 after my sentinel node biopsy The lymps are clear . I've been told I'm early grade 3, stage 1a. I'm so in daze none of it seems real. Got told that in the margins...
What does hormone receptive it actually mean? , I was just told hormone receptive but Hertz 2 negative. I was told I can't take contraceptive pill, but regarding my normal hormones ,and future hormones. I'm too be put on hormone therapy at some point...
HI! I ve not posted on here for a while , but I visit frequently and all the chat helpful . I’m 2 years post diagnosis , am now cancer free and doing great :) so firstly for everyone out there , its a bit hairy to begin with , but its all worth it ...
What is the best way to manage a leaking seroma. Breast care nurse suggested using a sanitary towel. Its awkward though as scar not healed, in fact leakage has taken some of the surgical glue off and it has opened at end quite badly. It is armpit scar...
Hi all Double mastectomy is postponed until I loose more weight. To dangerous to do the surgery Just on drug treatment at present. Scared to lose both my breasts but want the Cancer gone. I feel so alone xxx #FeelGoodWishesToYouAll
I had WLE with LICAP flap on 28/10/2021 and finished 5 days RT 2 weeks ago. I have now developed a hard lump in my boob where my previous lump was. Sensible head says it must be scar tissue or side effects of RT. Panicking head says OMG! it's back...
Hi Just posting to have a moan as only those of us going through this will really know the impact. Had surgery on 7th Dec for 8mm IDC hormone receptive.. All good no more needed and onto 5 sessions of RT and started anatrazole on boxing day. Had...
Don't know whether I'm lucky or not but I am the first patient for whom my onc has prescribed ibandronic acid, a bisphosphonate. I understand why, having chanced upon a paper reporting the reduction in bone mets and overall survival in primary breast...
Hi All, I had my 4th session of chemo on Monday with new drugs, Doxetaxel, herceptin and Perjeta, I've been OK but last night and all of today my hips, knees and ankles are killing me, I'm walking around like a 90 year old. Has anyone else had these...
Hi does anyone have some tips on how to help me after chemo I get them. I'm.stage 2 breast cancer plus lymph nodes and the hers2 all on left side
