Hi I was diagnosed with breast cancer grade 3( ER POSITVE, HER2 NEGATIVE, GRADE 3 INVASIVE DUCTAL CARCINOMA)in may I had lumpectomy and lymphnode removal in June, the surgery was a success but then found in my lymphnodes so consultant agreed for 3 x EC...
Hi folks, I have completed my 4 rounds of chemo, and hoped that I would feel better. I do to some extent, but am breathless when walking any distance - upstairs, hills and my legs feel like lead weights. Will this improve?
I have had breast cancer in my right breast two years ago and had a mastectomy. On my second year mammogram a new lump in my left breast detected and now awaiting a core biopsy.Has anyone else had this happen. I had my core biopsy and it has turned out...
Has anyone else sustained an arm fracture on the same side as their breast cancer surgery? Were there any special considerations for treatment?
2 years post diagnosis ER+PR+HER-. Had a dry cough, no cold for 4 weeks. 10 days ago I felt an intermittent ache inside my upper chest. I have an appointment tomorrow with my GP because of course I’m always mindful of secondary spread. I don’t want to...
Hi. I am wondering if anyone else has experienced ongoing breast pain after treatment. I had a pereolar lumpectomy five months ago followed by 5 sessions of radiotherapy. My breast was sore after surgery, worse after radiotherapy. Now it feels tender...
I am really struggling with reoccurrence, I am on Letrozole and Zoledex every month and I have lots of aches and pains and severe fatigue. I have had a pain in my shoulder for some time and the Dr thinks it's muscular but I went to see the Oncologist...
I got told i was cancer free a few weeks ago now and i am finishing up radiotherapy this week which is an end to my cancer treatment. Its great (insert forced smile here) but i just don’t feel like i belong anywhere. I am not back to work yet, I’m different...
Hi I have just been diagnosed with a new primary breast cancer in my other breast. I was diagnosed with ER+ and HER2+ breast cancer in Sept 2023, with 2 lymph nodes involved, tumour size 8mm. Had lumpectomy, axillary clearance, chemo, radio, phesgo...
Recently diagnosed with TNBC grade 3. Waiting for chemotherapy to start maybe next week. Feeling happy, positive then sad and so angry. If I had a punch bag I'd use it. Any advice would be helpful. Thought about trying meditation. Any one know of good...
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