Hi I am new to this forum. I had breast surgery 2 weeks ago to remove my right breast. Still actually wonder whether I am really living this, if that sounds crazy
Hello , I'm new to this forum . I've had a mastectomy and Auxiliary node clearance on 17th January. Although recovering well from surgery I am now becoming increasingly anxious as my oncology appointment looms this Thursday. I will be having chemo then...
Hi joannie here , I’ve had lymph nodes removed from under left arm and had radiotherapy I’ve had to stop hrt 6 months ago after being on it 20 year im going through the most horrendous menopause putting weight on my tummy hot flushes can’t sleep. Help...
This is my first post, had my first chemo session yesterday for HER2 positive breast cancer, feeling very positive, minimal side effects at the moment. Wondering if there is anyone else that has just started their journey ?
Hello everyone I have just joined today - things are a bit raw as my diagnosis for lobular breast cancer was only confirmed on Thursday with my youngest daughter (20 on Valentine's Day) sitting beside me. I worry as a single mum without nearby friends...
Hi evwryone I have only recently been diagnosed after finding a lump and had follow up mammograms/ ultrasound and a biopsy (ouch) I have been told that I need an MRI scan to check both sides as I have calcifications on other side ( just got a call...
Hi all. I am due to have wide local excision with sentinel lymph node biopsy as a day case on Friday. Had my covid test today and now have to isolate so too much time to think! I am having the sentinel lymph node scan on Thursday (how painful is it...
Hi my name is Emily I’m currently 24 found out I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer and had spread up into my limp foul what way u spell it sorry,,,, I have currently finished 3 rounds of EC every two weeks as my body tolerate it so we’ll I had...
Hi - I had a breast mri today and I’m scared (already diagnosed with bc in r breast)
Hi everyone, I’m just wondering if anyone else on here that is going through chemo haveing loose bowel movements all the time? I had my first chemo 5 weeks ago and I’ve only had one normal bowel movement since, I eat healthy and drink plenty of water...
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