Hi all, just got back from receiving my results that I have DCIS , only 5mm though. I’m 51 and quite fit and healthy, or so I thought . Got an appointment with consultant tomorrow to discuss surgery. Would really appreciate any thoughts or experiences...
Hey, new here. Not really sure what to say at this moment in time. I was diagnosed last week and I am very scared and worried. Has anyone else experienced/is experiencing this diagnosis? Abi xx
Just working through my Radiotherapy treatment. Slowly getting tired each day. Can I take any vitamins ? I was thinking can I take Vitamin D B12 and Iron , magnesium
Hi all, having had my Breast cancer diagnosis at the start of August, I have now had all the tests/checks and been given the choice of lumpectomy and radiotherapy or Mastectomy, really struggling to figure pros and cons for each, any thoughts from anyone...
Hi My oncologist is considering changing me from Phesgo to Kadcyla as she has told me trials show better results. I have been asked to think about it but was wondering if it makes your hair fall out (can't bear going through that again) or gives you...
Hi ive accepted all the treatments suggested hoping I made the right decision. I say this because I feel although I was given plenty of advice pre treatments, nothing actually prepared me for what was to come. I am now on the last leg Phesgo and Zemeta...
Hello. I haven’t been diagnosed with anything yet, other than a breast lump. I have my breast clinic appointment on 24 September. I haven’t been feeling ‘right’ for weeks though and have pain in the area, back and joint pain, weakness/numbness in the...
HI i had one round of chemo which flattened me following multiple breast surgeries. Looking for alternatives either natural or new technologies/treatments. Is there a another forum for alternative therapies / latest treatments? Thanks
Hi, I am starting radiotherapy on Monday for 5 days following surgery in July, and will then be starting with Tamoxifen. I am trying to stay informed and be realistic, following various discussion threads and a menopause and cancer group on Facebook and...
Hi finished radiotherapy treatment which was only for 5 days for high grade DCIs but my wide open incision was all clear so excellent news. I am totalled exhausted and it doesn’t, help that I have broken my leg and can’t weight bear. Just wondered if...
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