Hello - i'm sort of new! to the forum, anyway. I've been through my treatment, and i think all is still well. After my lumpectomy, the surgeon said i needed a second op to remove more. I agreed of course. Just before going in he suggested he could...
Hey, I’m new here today. I found out 4 weeks ago that I had breast cancer and start treatment next week. I start with 18 weeks of chemo - once every three weeks. Lots more treatment after that but one step at a time. How have people felt after chemo,...
I’m 42 and was told 5 days ago that from mammogram week previous and physical examination I have cancerous lump and one or two nodes. My lump was felt to be 2cm but ultrasound biopsy said it is spiculating ( I think that’s what they said) to just under...
I am having Paclitaxel and Trastuzumab treatment for early stage HER2 positive breast cancer. During the treatment I have had two episodes of pancreatitis, most likely caused by gall stones. Has anyone had pancreatitis during treatment?
Hi. I am Faithfilly. I am a 48 year old wife & mummy and was told yesterday by my surgeon that I have tested positive for breast cancer. It is earth shattering news. I didn't want to hear that. Suddenly I am facing the great unknown and the journey begins...
Hi, Went to docs fews days ago were she felt 2 lumps and inflamed lymph nodes in right breast,I had been feeling a bit heavy in that area and uncomfortable but just put it down to menopause,I'm 46 years old,my breast is also a bit flaky but just thought...
Will this leave a mark that requires a dressing?
I am diagnosed with DCIS high grade and following mri likely to have mastectomy (biopsies done to confirm). I am a music teacher and my speciality is cello (taught and performed all my working life). It has just dawned on me this will affect my playing...
Morning I’m new to this group, so not sure how things work! Also not sure how much info to put down!! so will just go with this for now and see where we go from here x
Hi Im new. Had Breast Cancer comfirmed Nov 2020, had Surgery Jan 2021 Chem March till June 2021, Radiotherapy August 2021.Everything good till August this year, a swelling under my Collar bone, a suspected lymodema, went to the Clinic they comfirmed it...
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