Starting letrazole now as GP took time to do prescription looked at side effects and not too worried been told they can swap to something else if needed but hopefully all will be fine Well had appointment yesterday was told it’s a common breast cancer...
Hi all in December 2020 I had a left-sided mastectomy and lymph node clearance. I then went on to have chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Touchwood all has been okay since then but about ten days ago I started to get pain in my left arm between my wrist...
I quit my job in NHS to partially retire a week ago and a few days later found a breast lump and my worst fears have been confirmed. I went privately to get diagnosis and am seeing the nhs breast clinic this Friday. I have lots of travel and plans I now...
Hi All It's been a while since I have posted on here but after some advice please. I had a Lumpectomy with full Axcillary Node Clearance on 7th January. When I got the results the surgeon confirmed that cancer was present in all 19 Lymph Nodes and...
Hi I was told I have breast cancer 7th July now have appointment on Tuesday I’m wondering what questions I should ask as wasn’t expecting to be told at last appointment that I had cancer so thought writing down questions might be helpful but not sure...
Hello everyone, My name is Nafiseh. I am 41 years old and a mother of three autistic children. My breast cancer journey started when my GP urgently referred me to the breast clinic after finding three suspicious lumps – two in my left breast and...
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with breast cancer a month ago. Later I was asked to have MRI to see what kind of treatment plan I need. My MRI report says that I have 3 prominent lymph nodes and one 34mm lesion. The oncologist says my axilla is negative...
Morning all. I am heading in for day 5 of 15 radiotherapy sessions today. I had a mastectomy in Dec followed by chemo and now on the radio. By the evening I am getting really intense pain in my shoulder and this is affecting sleep and even sitting on...
Hi I have been diagnosed with breast cancer for a second time. As I had 2 lumpectomies and radiotherapy last time this time has to be a mastectomy. I’d welcome any thoughts on Diep reconstruction please
Hi Abemaciclib - i started on this Mid April 2026 and dose reduced to 100mg 5 weeks ago. Diarrhoea is the main issue, 2-3 times per day. Told to take Imodium {Lopermide} 2.5mg at first loose motion. my concern is taking Loperamide over 2 years what...
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