Hello, I was diagnosed with stage 1 cancer last October 2021, I have surgery and just finished my radiation treatment. They say I have to go on hormone tablets for the next 5 years I suffer with degenerate disc disease to my spine and had a disc discrepancy...
Just home from ultrasound and 3 biopsies taken from lump in armpit on same side as original breast cancer 8 years ago. I’m hoping results will be ready by Wednesday. I’m way more scared this time. I was stage IDC BRCA2, oestrogen, progesterone and herceptin...
Hi. After being diagnosed with TRIPLE NEGATIVE BC in October 21 and now on round 3 of chemo, just found out today It had been agreed for me to have bi-lateral mastectomy (my choice) Previously diagnosed. 2002 ER+ with lumpectomy and radiotherapy (unable...
Hello all. I’m 10 days post chemo 1 and already worrying about the headaches I got this time round. I used the cold cap and managed throughout much better than expected however the migraine I got from day 3-7 was horrendous. I don’t normally suffer...
Hello everyone, I was diagnosed with Breast cancer in March 2020, 5 months to the day after nursing and losing my Dad to cancer (a devastating loss to me) I work in the nursing profession and thought I can ride this journey no problem...after all we...
Hi ladies. New to this forum. Got diagnosed back in July 2018 with breast cancer. I was on HRT at the time and I have my suspicion that it was the HRT that gave me the cancer. My surgeon said it didn't but it certainly was feeding the tumor. Any1...
Just diagnosed for 2nd time with breast cancer, (same breast) and need masectomy this time. Implant not an option as had radiotherapy on previous occasion so think I am opting for reconstruction. Would love some info from anyone who has had masectomy...
Is a PIC line always used or can this be via IV?
Hi all x it has taken me a while to get round to joining and post on here. Tried to do this with the support of family and friends but don't want to keep off loading on them and for them to try to help but not having the answers. I was diagnosed with...
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