Hi this is my first post. I have had mastectomy and stage 3 and currently going through chemo. I’m approaching my last cycle of chemo and then on to infusions of other meds until Jan which feels such an achievement and definitely a journey ! I would...
Hi, I was recently diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer - big shock, never thot it wud happen to me (don't know why not, just didn't). I have had my surgery and am healing well, I have been part of the Oncotype-DX clinical trial and I am glad to say my...
Hi everyone Results yesterday- 13mm invasive Breast cancer with one node positive, one node micro mets and one node negative. Wondering about chemo- will hear on 18th Oct. Letrazole prescribed even though I’m pre menopausal? Wondering if they will...
Hi I was diagnosed following a routine mammogram, had two wide local excisions to get clear margins. My oncotype dx was 19 so I’ve decided not have to have chemo. I start 15 cycles of radiotherapy this week then 10 years of tamoxifen. Are there any supplements...
Hi there I'm new to the group I was diagnosed in April with TNBC and have just finished my rounds of chemo and my Op is next month. My question is has anyone been given, or going through immunotherapy treatment? I believe it is administered like...
Recently diagnosed with Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer and spread to lymph nodes. Have just started on Letrozole and awaiting date to start Targeted therapy drug
Hi there, I was diagnosed about 2 months ago now, so this is all new to me. It's the first time I have ever reached out to anyone besides my close friends, one of whom is a survivor but is no better than me translating jargon. My current diagnosis is...
Hi I was hoping for a bit of advice. I have had a lumpectomy but have now been told I have DCIS in situ and need a mastectomy. How do you decide what surgery to go for? Feel overwhelmed by options and also mixed messages about preserving the nipple as...
Hi, I’m new to the group. I’m still feeling a bit in shock as everything has happened so quickly. sorry for long post. I went for a routine mammogram (I’m 56) and got a letter to go back a week later. I didn’t feel too concerned as I’d had a breast...
Morning all. I had a full right mastectomy with implant 22/8/22 and although I am recovering well I have a sore arm and wonder has anyone any advice. It feels as if I can’t stretch the arm fully and the muscles on the inside upper and lower arm are very...
