Hi, I have been diagnosed with DCIS High Grade 3 and had lumpectomy on 2nd December. Unfortunately, results that came back from pathologist showed that DCIS have not been fully removed (no clear margin) plus Invasive cancer in the tumour ER+ and HER2...
Hi, haven't posted in a while. Cancer free since Feb 2020. Still on letrozole and IV bis phosphonates. I had a CT scan in July - had thot it was because lymphoedema physio was worried about my rib pain - she rested the base of her hand on them and I...
I’m stressing out, I’m due to go into hospital on Tuesday for a mastectomy and DIEP reconstruction, but I’ve come down with a cold, my covid test is negative so that’s a plus, but I’m stressing that they won’t operate because of my cold. The stress is...
Hopefully happy weekend everyone I have 2 more chemo (EC) cycles l for invasive ductile carcinoma grade 2 HER2+ve & ER8 saw my breast surgeons on Thursday and the plan is to have double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction provisional date:21...
Good afternoon I Have had breast surgery and now haveing radiothetapy and was wondering if any one knows which is the best deodorant to use . Rose
Hi anyone else still awake? Menopause insomnia is driving me crazy! A little bit about myself- diagnosed in Dec 2019 all the usual treatments including double mastectomy clear for a while then March this year it has metastasised to my spine. I’m currently...
I'm interested to hear what advise anyone has been given about having their covid booster following chemo. I was told I could have mine but I'm concerned and aware white blood count can be low for up to 6 weeks after chemo. I'm now having radiotherapy...
- my favourite time of the year normally but staying positive can be exhausting sometimes, a feeling down day today I think. Will be back to my normal self soon I’m sure. There are certainly ups and downs on this path and I think it is good to recognise...
Hi ive been diagnoised with breast cancer for the second time after 23yrs clear so i have had a mastectomy and reconsrution back in febuary of this year , i find this is very different for me from the first time as i see the scars everyday as a reminder...
Are symptoms generally the same after each chemo session. About to have second treatment
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