Hi I’m new to this forum, but have been in treatment for intratumoral heterogenous breast cancer ( 2 distinct areas of cancer cells in same tumour , one HER2 and the other triple negative)., for just over 12 months .Diagnosis was difficult and took several...
Hi Thought it was pancreatic, thought it was bile duct. Turns out it’s BRCA1 in 48% of my cells! Consultant says it will respond extremely well to my current chemo/immunotherapy regimen-gem/cis/durv. Just pleased to finally have some clarity after...
Hi all, it was suggested to reach out for some peer support, I am 38 and currently having treatment for recurrent triple negative ductal grade 3. Feeling incredibly overwhelmed and frightened about the future. I first had breast cancer 7 years ago and...
My mum is starting chemotherapy for her breast cancer next week. I am aware her system will be low and she is high risk to picking up any bugs/ germs. Any advice as a family what’s best to do as we are working, have children and busy lives but don’t want...
Hi I’m 60 and fairly fit and (I thought!) healthy… was recalled after a suspicious mammogram… no lump, no family history… anyway, the radiologist 98% certain it’s cancer… had biopsies taken from the suspicious area and my armpit They’ve got...
I'm 8 years + post diagnosis and life is honestly lovely. Except I am on such a narrow path, was ill with Whooping cough in the summer and my mum had her diagnosis and I think it's rocked me. Love to all my beautiful friends who are so far post, and...
Hi all ! been diagnosed with triple neg breast cancer which has also decided to take a trip to my underarm nymphs! It may also of travelled south to my groin - but a day out in ultrasound with our old friend the biopsy needle will let me know on Thursday...
Morning all. Im new here. I’ve had 2/6 chemo so far and then it will be surgery. Full of emotions, positive and negative thoughts. xx
I have ER- HER2+ BC and will start treatment in a couple of weeks. EC 3 weekly for 4 cycles followed by Paclitaxel weekly for 12 weeks along with Phesgo. All rather daunting but ready to get started and beat this beast. Anyone here on the same regime...
Very surprised to have been informed I have invasive lobular breast cancer grade 3, was expecting the lump I found to be benign given what had been said at mammogram and ultrasound clearly the results of the biopsy showed something else. Have to wait...
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