Hi. I'm day 4 of 10 sessions of radiotherapy and I feel awful. I feel sick, "zoned out" and absolutely shattered. I'm genuinely ready to tell them I don't want any more. I am also really sore and itchy around my breast but have been told to take Piriton...
Diagnosed yesterday with bi lateral Brest cancer, absolutely gutted
Hi my name is Zoe, I have been diagnosed with Evasive grade 3 breast cancer, I feel like I’m in a dream. Things are not going quick enough for my liking. I’m waiting to start chemo to shrink it before the operation. The thoughts what are going through...
Hi everyone. I received my diagnosis a couple of weeks ago, had my MRI recently. Due to meet my Oncologist soon. All I know about my cancer so far is that it isn’t fuelled by hormones (so my Mirena coil doesn’t need removing), it was 3.5cm on Ultrasound...
Hi, Just introducing myself. Newly diagnosed (23/2) with hormonal invasive ductal carcinoma stage 2. Just processing really, told family, friends and work feeling drained and relieved that part is done. Waiting for Oncology appointment and chemo...
Hi all f(missed my treatment just waiting to see surgeon after nearly a year after the lumpectomy but have had several infections but seems all good now. My question is just how long will my hot flushes continue for, I’m almost 60 and on Anastrozole...
Hello i spent most of last year being treated for breast cancer grade 3 oestrogen receptive with one sentinel node affected . I had a lumpectomy, chemotherapy and five weeks of daily radiotherapy and am now on Letrozole. I feel overwhelmingly scared...
I found a lump went to my GP got fast tracked to breast clinic to be seen within 2 weeks was seen last Friday and was shocked that had to have biopsy after ultrasound. Iv found out that it has gone to a multidisciplinary meeting I’m worried that this...
Hello, I've been diagnosed 3 wks ago. Had an MRI which has shown further suspect sites on both breasts, so waiting for an ultrasound and I think further biopsies. I've not had any time other than initial diagnosis with consultant and am nervous about...
Hey everyone, diagnosed today with the above. Plan is to start chemo for 4 months then surgery. I have two young children. Mixed emotions at the moment. Mass is 5.5cm and has spread to lymph nodes. Awaiting mri and Ct to see if it’s gone anywhere...
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