Hi all, I’m suffering from really bad indigestion that’s getting worse with each treatment. I have suffered for years and my oncologist warned me chemo would make it worse. Whilst I used to have it every few weeks I am now getting it most nights usually...
Hi all, I'm now 2 weeks post a bilateral mastectomy without reconstruction. My wound was sealed with surgical glue and seems to be healing well. However, I have sensitive skin and have had a reaction to the glue, causing a flaky and very itchy rash. Has...
Hi, just wondering if anyone out there has been diagnosed with HER2 positive breast cancer , had a masectomy and then refused any chemotherapy treatment after. I am having a dilemma at whether to have treatment after my masectomy and clear lymph nodes...
Hi everyone, I have recently had a masectomy due to a breast cancer diagnosis. I am HER2 positive and ready to start treatment. I have also got a heart condition which is making the decision to start trastuzumab a little harder although I have been given...
I have recently been diagnosed with stage 3 invasive breast cancer and also DCIS in one breast and also DCIS in my other breast. I am currently 3 weeks post surgery for a double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction with implants. Also had a sentinel...
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with Grade 3 Breast cancer and lymph nodes Feb 2022. ER/PR positive. I went on the ROSCO Trial, had 4 lots of chemo, then a Mastectomy and node clearance, followed by another 4 lots of chemo and Radiotherapy. I then...
Hi, I was diagnosed back in September 2023 with breast cancer, I had a mastectomy and chemo. I’m all clear now but I’m on letrazole tablets, monthly zoladex injections and 6 monthly zoledronic acid drip. I’m finding my joints very sore especially in...
Hi. Don't know where to start. I had in my mind I didn't want radiotherapy. Gone through all pros and cons and pretty much decided. Spoke to Dr today, she absolutely recommends radiotherapy. Telephone consultation as she couldn't get into hospital today...
Hello. I’m new on here so apologies if this issue has already been discussed (although nothing came up in the search box). I am several years post double mastectomy without reconstruction and would like to have decorative tattoos on my chest to incorporate...
Hi i had lumpectomy (and lymph node removal) back in August, another surgery in sept as clearing margin wasn’t wide enough and then radiotherapy in nov - just five days. am now on Anastrazole for five years. my follow up appointment is in two weeks...
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