I had my mastectomy 5th December with the removal of some nodes but I have been told I now have to wait for 4 weeks for my results, is this because its the Christmas period? I was previously told prior to my mastectomy that my cancer had not spread to...
So heard from my bcn today cancer - invasive lobular and lymph node involvement- not spread on ct scan but we are still waiting for histology results. I had my operation 11th December. I have appointment with oncologist 14th I am desperate I really dont...
Wishing the best to everyone for the New Year. Following a recall after a routine mammogram I had biopsy and ultrasound and received results yesterday. I have invasive ductal breast cancer, grade 3. We are supposed to be going on holiday next week to...
I had a lumpectomy in May 2024 followed by radiotherapy in August. Have felt ok since then, but easily tired, but yesterday my scar felt sore. Not much but definitely different. Anyone else had this? Should I contact a Nurse? Or just leave it? Any advice...
Hey there, I was seen the day before Christmas eve for my mammogram and ultrasound as per the 2 week pathway. They took several biopsies and I was taken into the nurse who saw me first who said has anyone spoken to you... I said no... and she instantly...
Hello all, especially to those who have been recently diagnosed. I don’t post very often these days but this group was such a support to me early on and during my rollercoaster of the cancer journey so like to post at this time of year. I’ve just received...
Hello ladies! Has anyone else in here had Dentritic Cell Therapy please? I am having my 'mapping' radiotherapy CT scan/appointment tomorrow but I still don't know if I want to have RT as I have had Dentritic Cell Therapy. There is no data available...
Hi I finished verzinio at the end of October 24 a nd now on letrizole for the next eight years. My treatment started three years ago with a routine mammogram finding calcification then a biopsy found lobular grade 2 invasive. Radical mastectomy, chemotherapy...
I have had all 6 of my zoledronic acid infusions. When I agreed to this treatment I was told that it could be for 3 to 5 years. The 6 infusions take me to 3 years. I asked my breast surgeon yesterday and he said that they only give the infusions for...
Hi I was diagnosed with Lobular Cancer in March 2024. I finished my treatment in mid December and have an appointment in 2 days time with the oncologist. I know there must be loads of questions that I should be asking about going forwards, but I'm so...
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