Hello! I was diagnosed on 08/08/24 with Grade 2 Invasive Lobular BC. It was found on my very first routine mammogram in July. An ultrasound, biopsy and subsequent MRI detected three fairly small masses in my left breast and the surgeon has recommended...
We are reeling from my mother’s diagnosis. She is fitter than me at aged 77 with no family history of breast cancer. She found a lump under her left breast 7 weeks ago . We are told it’s stage 3 and will need either chemotherapy and surgery or surgery...
Hi, I've recently been diagnosed with Grade 3 breast cancer and am due to start chemo in 3 weeks followed by a lumpectomy. I have been reading up on cold caps and wondered if anyone had any personal advice on whether to or not to use due to there being...
I was diagnosed 2 months ago after admission to hospital with dangerously low platelets and hb. Diagnosis followed the results of the bone marrow biopsy Told it was very rare. It was incurable and prognosis 6 months to 2+ years depending on response...
Hi all, I'm currently waiting on my full diagnosis and treatment plan after surgery in 2 weeks. My initial diagnosis is based on my histology report and stated being highly suspicion of malignancy e.g. salivary gland type breast carcinoma or microglandular...
Hi, I was diagnosed in June. I have stage 4 breast cancer with secondary bone. I am taking Letrozole & Palbociclib & have most of the usual side effects but mostly mild, however watery eyes are a real issue. Was suggested antihistamine but not very...
Hi, I have HER2 triple negative diagnosed in may this year. have 5 out is 12 weekly treatments left of chemo before surgery but I’ve hit a mental block and feel like it’s all starting to crumble now. Some treatment has had to stop due to a reaction...
Hi i havent got a diagnosis yet i have found a lump in my left breast and have pain. I went to my GP and he has referred me to the breast clinic. Im so worried i feel like its coming for me and i cant run from it. I had a cervical cancer scare 2 years...
So following my referral from the GP on the 14th of Aug i got a phone call on fri for my breast clinic app on 10th Sept. I know this is quick comparred to the wait some people have for some services but it feels forever and the thought i have something...
Hi ,new to this forum.Started taking Anastrozole the beginning of August.For the past few days I have been experiencing terrible pain in my shoulders and arms and living off pain killers.Do these symptoms pass off and does your body get used to Anastrozole...
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