Hi, I have had my lumpectomy in Jan then lymph node clearance in February. There was only one lymph node had cancer in out of 31. I have been through the menopause and I’m 60 years old. I have an appointment to see the oncologist on Monday, this is...
Not sure on how to start so here it goes. My mom has been diagnosed with cancer in the left breast and it has spread to her lymphnodes. Its all very fresh and we are still in shock. She's been through a few tests and we have a meeting with her team...
Blocked nose when on Chemo’, it seems I can’t breathe properly. Not allowed to blow my nose to clear it as it could cause bleeding.
I had breast cancer 13 years ago in my left breast (DCIS) and I had a lumpectomy and radiotherapy plus Tamoxifen. Then in October 2024 I discovered a lump in my right breast and it was confirmed as Invasive cancer and I had a lumpectomy and lymph node...
Hi after being diagnosed in October 2024 with occult breast cancer with lymph node involvement I have just completed 3 rounds of E/C and 9 rounds of paclitaxel and carboplatin and I have my surgery booked in for 25th April. I have the BRAC1 gene so I...
I found a lump and within 3 weeks have a diagnosis of lobular breast cancer. I have an mri to to assess it more before surgery in 5 weeks. There looks like there may be more than the main cancer, 3 more suspicious areas. My head is stuck on why my mammogram...
Hi all, I had a sentinel lymph node biopsy done as an outpatient but they can’t tell me how many were removed until the pathology reviews it. Is that normal? I had the radioactive fluid with the imaging done the day before so I can’t understand why...
My consultant has given me the choice as to whether I start on Letrozole or Tamoxifen, and I wondered if anyone had any suggestions or advice regarding side effects? Obviously I don't want any side effects but I'm particularly worried about vaginal pain...
One year ago I had an axillary clearance and mastectomy, eight out of nine lobes taken were cancerous. I have had 15 sessions of radiotherapy, but refused chemotherapy as I am 77yrs old and think quality of life important. I have been on abemaciclib...
Hello, I started 1 out of 4 EC last Friday and I am really struggling with the loss of state. Nothing tastes the same and I just don’t know what to eat. How long does it last? What have you done to help with this?
