Hi, had biopsy of left axilla nodes last April which confirmed Grade 3 invasive ductal cancer with altered receptor status to HER2+, 3+ Had Docetaxel & Phesgo (Docetaxel stopped after 5 cycles) from June to December, when I had Axillary Lymph Node Dissection...
I had a single mastectomy in 2021 after IBC diagnosis. Since before the surgery, I've been asking for the other to be removed but my surgeon has always said No unless there's a genetic risk factor. There isn't. I finally got to see a reconstructive plastic...
I had a mammogram and was called back. They did a 3D ultrasound and felt the area. They then started talking as if it is definitely cancer and took 2 biopsies. they said that the results will be back Tuesday am, and they want me and my husband to go back...
Hiya everyone I was just wondering if anyone else is suffering from lymphadema I went to see my dr about pain my hand and arm my left hand is very puffy I hoping someone can help me on this matter also Im Waiting to see the nurses at the clinic...
Has anyone experienced a recurrence in the mastectomy site please and can you tell me what happened? Thanks
Hi, I’m 47 and I already had half of my head gray , I was hoping for better hair after chemo but I heard it can come back all gray … plus my hair was very thin as well before chemo , somehow I was thinking g my hair can’t get worse lol , did anyone get...
Hi All, After a mastectomy, lymph node clearance, 7 cycles of chemo and starting both HER2 and hormone therapy, I’m due to have a second lymph node surgery next week. I went to have a mag seed inserted this morning and they have been unable to do it...
Hi After discussing options with my oncologist, Tamoxifen vs Anastrozole, I started taking anastrozole in June 2023. By May of this year the side effects were so bad I was advised to take a two month break from the tablets, to see if my symptoms improved...
Hi, I have an appointment to meet a Radiologist in a couple of weeks. Could anyone tell me what happens at the first meeting? Thanks x
Hi so diagnosed 4 years ago HER2 stage 2 with lymph node involvement, wide incision lumpectomy and nodes removed, followed by 8 sessions of chemotherapy and then 15 sessions of radiotherapy. I have also had 7 sessions of Zometa. I am also on letrozole...
